In article , "Diane"
writes:

It's not that I want cheap but simple is good. The HQ180 by all accounts is
great but I like the looks of the older 140 and 150 better. If I really get
into this I will buy other models in future.

Good enough. I'd say even my 160 looks a little nicer than the 180. For looks
(and plenty other reasons), you might want to make your next one an SP-600, or
even an earlier Super Pro.

Then there's a late model (I forget which) whose S meter is twice as big as
necessary -- see how you like it.

Though I think the best and meanest looking Hammer is the HQ-120, made just
before WW-II. But good luck finding one in original shape, not to mention the
original knobs. I've seen a couple, but not original.
73, Mike K.

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