I have a 301 a too and i really love it.........it just goes forever......mine has the knee control and i really like that too........the 301a was made in anderson, s.c. Which isnt too far from where i live, but of course no singer plant there anymore........mine is the tan one.........i paid $32.00 for it and the cabinet at a salvation army store......it had a $40 price on it and i asked if he could do better on that price and he said "how about $29.95?" and i said "yes, thank you" and wrote that check asap.......