> The tapes look original, ('cello, 3 violins & flute),----- Hearkening back several posts, that's the exact description of the
> and are marked "BBS" before the start marks.
tape set on my #886 re the "BBS" markings on the set with those sounds.
Congratulations on your new baby. I can only claim about six years as an
owner, but I can say that the rush of playing the real thing hasn't
diminished after this much time and it only gets better on a well-adjusted
instrument, so expect to enjoy it for a good while!