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I had the privilege of becoming the steward of this very early nineteen-hundreds, Vega parlor. It's (afaik) impossible to date it to a specific year. All I know is, the original owner died at Vimy Ridge -- so pre-1917.
It was advertised as Brazilian. When I went to see it, I couldn't get past that it didn't look like I expected Brazilian to look. Being a family heirloom, I tread carefully. I told the great, great, grandson, 'I needed to think about it. Not saying it isn't Brazilian, but it's not what I was expecting.'
Thought about it. Couple of weeks later, I called the chap, and asked if I could see it one more time. He agreed, and I took the short drive. Closed my eyes and just played it for a couple of minutes. I judged it by how it played, and sounded.
Told the seller, "I'm not convinced it's rosewood, but I am convinced it doesn't matter."

It's always kinda special to play something that old.
Extra special feeling tonight, as dawn approaches. Kinda feel like I'm in church.

With french wine on my breath.

I've got a file, with pic's I borrowed from google search, on slideshow. Here's a few.
(none of these photo's are my own -- except the 3 colour Vega)
To those who've served, or are serving, Thank You.
Lest we forget.
It was advertised as Brazilian. When I went to see it, I couldn't get past that it didn't look like I expected Brazilian to look. Being a family heirloom, I tread carefully. I told the great, great, grandson, 'I needed to think about it. Not saying it isn't Brazilian, but it's not what I was expecting.'
Thought about it. Couple of weeks later, I called the chap, and asked if I could see it one more time. He agreed, and I took the short drive. Closed my eyes and just played it for a couple of minutes. I judged it by how it played, and sounded.
Told the seller, "I'm not convinced it's rosewood, but I am convinced it doesn't matter."

It's always kinda special to play something that old.
Extra special feeling tonight, as dawn approaches. Kinda feel like I'm in church.

With french wine on my breath.

I've got a file, with pic's I borrowed from google search, on slideshow. Here's a few.

(none of these photo's are my own -- except the 3 colour Vega)
To those who've served, or are serving, Thank You.
Lest we forget.