Hello Lou, yeah, they are terrific pieces of jewelry.  This 60th Anniversary
edition costs $610, but it is going to be a very limited production run, so
I suspect they are destined to become a collector's item.

Alan


Alan R. Downing
Phoenix, AZ


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Subject: Re: Begali CW paddles

The last time I went to Dayton, in 2013, I very nearly bought a Begali HST. 
Its a single-lever, magnetic paddle and I loved the way it felt. I 
eventually walked away because I knew I'd still use the keyboard most of the

time so just couldn't justify the 200 bucks. Great paddles, though and next 
time, I don't think I'd walk away.  lou  WA3MIX
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From: "Alan R. Downing" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, December 05, 2014 6:49 PM
Subject: Begali CW paddles


> Good afternoon all,  I am wondering if any of you use Begali paddles.
> Though I am using a keyboard to send most of my CW these days, I still 
> love
> using my present Begali Magnetic Classic iambic paddle.  Begali paddles 
> are
> more like jewelry than a mundane code key.  This happens to be the 
> sixtieth
> anniversary of the founding of Begali in Italy.  They have come out with a
> spectacular sixtieth anniversary paddle based on their famous Sculpture
> model paddle.  I have just ordered one and am looking forward to sending 
> CW
> with it.  My Magnetic Classic is a wonderful paddle, but this special
> edition paddle is surely a step or three beyond that.  If any of you use a
> Begali, I'd be interested in knowing which model you use.  Have a great
> weekend everyone, best 73.
>
>
>
> Alan
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> Alan R. Downing
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> Phoenix, AZ
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