1913 F4 appraising

[lucho]

somebody is offering me a 1913 F4 mandolin without bridge and tailpiece cover. Besides a few dings... it seems to be OK with OHC. It belonged to his grandfather who played this mando in the 20s and 30s. What would be a fair price for it?
thanks,

[Jim Garber]

Vintage Guitar Price Guide 2004 says $4000-4700 in excellent condition. Less those vintage parts should knock down the price somewhat. is this a friend you are buying it from? Take that into consideration. Original tp covers are at least $100 if you can get one -- I ahve seen some on eBay. You prob have to find someone to make a decent bridge oif you wanted a repro. That would certainly cost something.

I would say that a fair price (at least in the USA) would be something like $3500 or so.

Jim

[lucho]

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[Nick Triesch]

What a great mandolin!!!! # Maybe you can get a deal. #I know you can get those parts. #Will just take some time. #I have a source if he is still alive. #His name is randy snoddy. #he lives in garden grove ca. #He has helped me with gibson parts in the past. # Nick:)

[Lane Pryce]

Gosh dang! I sure do love those F4's. There is a 1917 F2 on eBay right now at $1700.00. Its a bute too. Lp