[Boatanchors] [Hallicrafters] "Bargain" Capacitors

[Bill Cromwell]

On Fri, 2012-11-02 at 08:51 -0400, jeff wrote:
> On 11/02/2012 06:29 AM, Joe Connor wrote:
> > I can't believe this isn't a goof. Gibson is now selling reproduction black beauties for only $129.99 per pair:
> 
> With a 50% upcharge for left-handed ones.
> 
> Practically speaking, I fail to understand how a filtering element 
> that's out of circuit the majority of the time will have that dramatic 
> an effect on tone.

I'm just going to have to get in on this raquette.

> 
> Guitar players (I am one) are a superstitious (and ignorant) bunch and 
> there will be sales.  I have seen these at the shows.
> 

I'm so glad I play an acoustic accordion that can be heard above the
amps anyway. Else I wouldn't be able to afford it.

73,

Bill  KU8H