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[Steve_freereeder]

Strangely one of the worst (purely in my opinion) is the Saltarelle Boube - made by Baffetti, I have one and it's a dog.  I'm sure a fettler could make vast improvements to it, but it should never have left the factory as it is.

A friend has a D/G Bouebe and it's lovely. It's an old one though. I think these two experiences show up the inconsistencies so often mentioned about Saltarelle instruments. Sometimes they are good, but other examples of the same instrument are distinctly mediocre. Try before you buy! 

[Thrupenny Bit]

Rob and Steve's advice is ever true.
There are several very good fettlers on this site. Getting a box from them means it's generally got an m.o.t and service before leaving the garage so it'll be as good as it could be.
Beware the cheapies on flea bay..... Rarely a bargain.
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[Mike Mccarthy]

it looks like I am getting a 2nd hand box from Martyn White (of, I believe, this parish), which has been tuned. It's cheap, so not expecting great things from it, but so long as it plays and plays in tune, I am sure it will serve.

[Thrupenny Bit]

Oh great. Yes, Martyn is one of the fettlers from this parish. I'm sure it'll be a good servant.
Good luck with that.
Once you've got it you can start asking questions like we all did at the beginning. Don't forget to ask away....
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[Nick Collis Bird]

Oh great. Yes, Martyn is one of the fettlers from this parish. I'm sure it'll be a good servant.
Good luck with that.
Once you've got it you can start asking questions like we all did at the beginning. Don't forget to ask away....
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I'll second that.