I agree with all of the above. I have 6 301's and love them all! 2 black long, 1 black short, 1 beige long, 1 beige short, and my brand new mint condition LBOW! That completes my set, lol. I have several featherweights, but to be honest I never even get them out of their cases. I actually have been considering selling them since they don't get any use. Not true of my 301's.....I use them frequently.