FT-101s Arrived

They have arrived.  Here is a picture of 5 of them.


I have 6 of them.  FT-101, FT-101B, FT-101E, and FT-101F.  
They are all in unknown condition.  Most are partially disassembled.

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  1. guitarmikeDecember 16, 2018 at 8:09 PM

    nice! wish i had your knowledge on these. just sold my good working 101 e,my 101-b was working fine now its like one thing after another just don't have enough knowledge on these!

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