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As anyone who's heard one knows, they weren't kidding. From Audio, December 1960.
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Maybe not strictly audio-related, but what a stunning cover, and we've sure heard plenty of this gear on record. 1958-1959 Fender catalog, author's collection.
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Guess their female readership wasn't high. From Audio, February 1959.
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"For the home music fan, this pair of aces guarantees a house full of audio pleasure." If not a winning hand...