With its textured-rubber grip, and brass top and bottom covers that develop a distinctive appearance after years of use, the MX-1 offers a classic design reminiscent of traditional film cameras.

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Depending on the call, Perrine's bass strings and brass valves either anchored the deep bottom line or paraded the carnival second line.

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