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Mark-Does willow generally have the blotchy pattern on your Spalding bat? I can identify ash, but after that it gets more difficult. Spalding even advertise a cherry wood bat. I don't think I've ever seen one.
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03-29-2020, 12:44 PM
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It would be cool to see a Cherry Wood Spalding, as I don't think I've ever seen one of these. If anyone knows about them (or has a shot at owning one), perhaps it's Jeff Mann. But I'm not sure if Jeff frequents this forum. Maybe Matt Hart or JPOP can chime in, as they might have knowledge of one.
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03-29-2020, 02:36 PM
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Mark et al- Here is a bat that should arrive tomorrow thanks to a board member. It is a Spalding No. 3 and is made from basswood, which is even lighter than willow. It is 34" long and weighs 26 ozs. and is made from "polished" basswood, as described in 1879 and 1885 Spalding catalogs.
Last edited by GaryPassamonte; 03-29-2020 at 02:39 PM.
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Well that's about as nice as they come. I can't imagine a more pristine centerbrand than that ancient Basswood Spalding has.
Is there any restoration, or is it actually all-original? Just beautiful! Last edited by perezfan; 03-29-2020 at 05:13 PM.
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03-29-2020, 05:27 PM
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The backside has a very small period nail repair in the handle unfortunately, but the bat will display beautifully. The label and patina are as good as it gets.
Last edited by GaryPassamonte; 03-30-2020 at 11:37 AM.
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03-29-2020, 06:12 PM
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Guys, all those bats are just killers. Thanks Gary for starting this thread.
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