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3. Great story. You were a good brother-in-law.

Thu Apr 10, 2025, 06:48 PM

Apr 10

My father had his own Big Band in the late 40s and early 50s. However, to make a living, he worked for the Post Office. If an entertainer (Bob Hope) or event (Holiday in Ice, Shrine Circus) came to town, he always got the call to be in the band.

When he realized in his old age that he would never play again, it was too emotional for him to sell his horns. So, I did it for him on EBay….Selmer Alto Sax, Bari Sax, and Clarinet. He gave a Bass Clarinet to a nephew in high school band and I gave a flute to a friend.

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Sold A Martin Yesterday [View all] ProfessorGAC Apr 10 OP

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If In Good Condition... ProfessorGAC Apr 10 #10

Great story. You were a good brother-in-law. surfered Apr 10 #3

Rec'd for Bob Tansy_Gold Apr 10 #4

I gave my Dad's Martin to my new son in law. leftieNanner Apr 10 #5

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One of my best buddies has a 1930's Martin that was bequeathed to him. Mister Ed Apr 10 #8

Nice, Professor GAC. Nice. rubbersole Apr 10 #9

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