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Sumiko Blackbird Soundsmith Rebuild Level?

I have a Blackbird with a snapped off cantilever that I am going to send to Soundsmith for a rebuild.

Has anyone sent them a Blackbird and what level rebuild did you get? Level 1 ($150), Level 2 ($250) or Level 3 ($350)? I would appreciate your observations on how pleased or not you were.

Thanks in advance.
anovak

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tablejockey
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I had a Blackbird rebuilt with the SS.
With the level 3, I found the cart nicer than it already is.

In my system,(tubed) the 'bird had a very detailed upper which at times, approached too much.

With the rebuild, seemed a tad smoother in a good way. Overall, worth the price and turn around was just over a month.

6 months later was a different story

Unfortunately, disaster struck again and I'm now considering a LO MC or a SS cart.
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