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Xylophone For Sale

Posted on January 1, 2009 at 9:24pm 0 Comments

Anyone interested in a xylophone at half price original price $1,495.00 contact Jon Armes at 412-537-3231 or leave a message on my page

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At 3:50pm on June 11, 2016, Elva Branson-Lee said…

Ricky, contact me with phone info. Mine is 678-855-5238. Love you, Cuz.

At 6:55pm on January 13, 2009, BRYAN WELKER said…
Great, you should be getting a call shortly. Thanks!
At 3:26pm on January 13, 2009, BRYAN WELKER said…
No problem at all, just waiting on further response from people on my end. My boss told me he tried to contact you via phone, but was unable to get to you and got a message that said your voice mail box was not yet set up. Is there another way he can contact you? He will be in contact with you to keep you posted about how this will work going through a school-- we have to make an invoice and submit it through the treasury etc. Still, no problems here, just waiting for folks on our end. Is there an email address he can contact you with? Or another phone line? Looking forward to hearing from you!
Bryan
At 11:24pm on January 8, 2009, BRYAN WELKER said…
Jon, email me with a price- we are seriously considering depending on cost.
Bryan
At 3:15pm on January 8, 2009, jon armes said…
Bryan, forgot the price $750.00 Cost $1,495.00 Jon
At 2:28am on January 8, 2009, BRYAN WELKER said…
Picture is great! It looks like it is in good condition-- is there any scratching or cracking on the bars? How much are you selling for-- our school is limited in budget. The school is willing to pick up depending on your location.
Thanks Jon!
Bryan
At 5:26pm on January 7, 2009, BRYAN WELKER said…
If you are able to take pictures of it, that would be greatly appreciated- that will answer many of my questions. how did you come across this instrument?
thanks, bryan
At 3:55am on January 6, 2009, BRYAN WELKER said…
Interested in the xylo- please mail me any information you have about it, make, model, range, frame, etc.
Looking to buy for school in WV.

thanks,
Bryan Welker
bwelker10@yahoo.com
At 4:38pm on August 31, 2008, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Welcome Jon,

Luther is one of the great jazz giants of Pittsburgh roots. His new Sunday jam session promises to be one of the best. Hope to see you there soon.
At 4:36pm on August 31, 2008, Luther DeJarunett said…
Hey Jon! Welcome to The Pittsburgh Jazz Network! Since You're the one who first introduced me to the sounds of Kenny Burrell, Chico Hamilton, and so many others, it's fitting that we connect on here. The Old Timer's Reunion was fabulous this year! It was really great to see you. Sorry that we didn't get a chance to talk.
 
 
 

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