Press Release RE Baldwin

[Susan Kline]

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>NASHVILLE, TN (November 1, 2001)>: Gibson Guitar Corporation announced 
>today that it has signed a letter of intent to purchase GE Capital's 
>rights under a contract to acquire the assets of the Baldwin Piano & Organ 
>Company. <snip>"Both Baldwin and Gibson reflect a dedication to American 
>craftsmanship and product excellence and innovation. We expect Baldwin to 
>achieve new levels of growth and financial success for it's employees, 
>dealers and consumers as we make music in the new century."

Could be much, much worse! Maybe they will eventually come out with those 
new grands.