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| Reviews Summary for Begali Sculpture |
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Reviews: 60
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Average rating: 5.0/5
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MSRP: $550 + $26 s/h
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Description: Stainless steel dual lever magnetic paddle using carbon fiber finger pieces, gold contacts, instrument grade racing bearings. The best of the best in a stunningly beautiful, virtually indestructible package
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More info: http://www.i2rtf.com
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N3ZJ
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 2, 2009 12:39
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Art and Machine Combined
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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My matte black Sculpture is a beautiful device and I think there should be one in the Museum of Modern Art in NYC! Very fine adjustments, perfect balance makes fast CW effortless. Also, the manner of presentation is equally fine: well packaged, all details cared for - and even the instruction booklet is beautiful! Highly recommended.
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W5SV
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 5, 2009 20:00
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Fantastic!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I enjoyed my Begali Traveler Light so much that when I decided to add another paddle for my main station, I looked to see what else Begali offered, as well as others.
I decided on a Sculpture, and my first impression on unpacking it was that here was another marvelous example of the best combination of Italian style and good engineering and worksmanship - another Ferrari as it were - a functional work of art that is both beautiful and state of the art.
I am very happy with my choice, with a Black nitride finish and my call engraved on it.
As noted in other reviews, the family run business is a pleasure to deal with.
Ché bella macchina!
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VR2AI
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 22, 2008 05:01
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Great
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I just a IC-7800 and need to find a excellence key to cope with. I look many of them in internet. Begali Sculpture is very special. It makes by stainless steel and carbon fiber paddle. I read the user reports which have excellent comments. So, I order it immediately.
It arrived three weeks ago. Exactly what I think. It has professional outlook and works smooth. It is my best key I have. In addition, the company also provide excellent after sales services, especially Ms Bruna. I highly recommend it as your choice.
Anthony/VR2AI
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9V1UV
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 21, 2008 02:31
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Awsome
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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After being away from CW for a long while, I got back to CW a short time ago with a Vibroplex lambic standard. Recently a friend invited me over to visit his shack and he showed me his Begali Signature. The touch was so soft and smooth I was captivated by it and wanted a Begali for myself. Then the question was which model? After reading some of the reviews on eham.net, I focused on the Sculpture. The carbon fiber finger pieces appeared special. The order was placed and thanks to the excellent attention and service from Ms Bruna, the package reached me in 6 days which included a week end and a holiday. It was very well packed. The ordering was easy and email responses from h Ms Bruna were very prompt, even on Saturdays!
Opened the package and within minutes I was able to give it a test. The 0.03m setting is awesome. The finger pieces are in the shape of a human ear. So fingers can be placed at the top, the middle or at the bottom as one chooses.
The touch is so smooth and silky. Code just pours out. It will help to improve my speed and proficiency. Meanwhile need to take care that I do not send faster than I can receive! This paddle has certainly enhanced my interest in CW. Many thanks to Ms Bruna and the Begali company.
Selva 9V1UV
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K3PP
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 9, 2008 19:40
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The Sistine Chapel of CW Keys!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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For years, I've used a Bencher paddle. I'm not a great CW operator, but I grew to dislike the Bencher and I wanted something better. Thanks to recommendations and testimonials from many friends and the other reviews here on eHam, it was clear that the Begali keys are the best of the best. I decided to shell out the money for the Sculpture.
Piero's daughter Bruna was exceptionally helpful with my inquiry and ordering process, and the key arrived quickly. I expected such a masterpiece to take time to fabricate and ship, but it shipped within days of ordering.
The workmanship is spectacular! The Sculpture is indeed an electromechanical machine, but it is also a beautiful work of art. It is as pleasant to the eye as it is to the fingers! I applaud Piero's craftsmanship and artwork! He is clearly the Michelangelo of CW keys!
I still glow every time I look at my Sculpture and when I send with it. I remain a relatively poor CW operator, but I can feel that this key is so comfortable and effortless that I will clearly improve.
Grazie mille, Piero!
VY 73 de Glenn K3PP
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WZ1U
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 23, 2008 12:09
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If you want the best, you have to put out the money.
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Well this is my Christmas gift to myself and boy did I make the right choice. As a Certified TiG Welder who welds with stainless and aluminum all day in a precision welding shop I can appreciate the quality that goes into this paddle. I know its a few bucks, but you get what you pay for. This paddle will not go down in price through the years it will just increase. If you decide to buy one you will not be disappointed.
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W6YDE
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 19, 2008 16:02
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Work of Art
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This is my third Begali set of paddles. The looks and performance of this Begali Sculpture Paddle, as shown above in header, is second to none. It is smaller that the Classic and the Graciella. The paddle is lower and great for a person with wrist problems. This paddle is also a work of art. Not a single item is left to be improved.
After my first and second Begali purchase, I was so impressed with the Begali's service, emails and quialty... that I just had to have another. The feel of the movemet is very smooth. Adjustments are very fine and percise. Workmanship is the best that I have ever seen and the servce is second to none.
Paddles arrived in only 5 day from Italy, with Saturday and Sunday included. I don't know how they do it. I received a number of emails from Bruna... about order confermation, shipping date and tracking number. The shipping box is very well made and reinforced. With all items double boxed with lots of extra packing around the inside box.
If you are looking or wanting a first class set of paddles and want the best, then spring for a Begali!
Mike/W6YDE
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VE3JPP
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 10, 2008 15:19
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fantastic
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This is my 5th paddle I got from Begali, hard to pick one that is the best, if I have to pick one, my choice goes to the Sculpture.
Great craftman ship and smooth operation.
Have the magnetic classic, signature edition, travel light, simplex.
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G4KPI
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 29, 2008 03:10
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Excellent people, wonderful key
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This key is a delightful object with functionality to match, I now have to bring my own skills up to make good use of it ! Buying from Piero & Bruna was an easy experience, service and communitions were excellent and the whole process easy.
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AD5YJ
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 28, 2008 11:21
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A Masterpiece
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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An amazing key. The best key to own if you suffer from arthritis in the right hand, as I do. The precise adjustments and the solid, positive touch enhances the sending experience. I've tried a number of keys and found that this one is the absolute best.
Dealing with Begali was a positive experience; good customer relations.
I highly recommend this key.
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