I have an octave mandolin which I'm hoping to sell. When I took it to a very reputable dealer (House Of Musical Traditions), their tech guy said it has a buzz caused by a loose brace. I think this is cross braced.My hearing isn't great so I hadn't noticed it but I was able to hear it when he showed it to me. He was also able to eliminate the buzz temporarily by pressing on the appropriate part of the mandolin's top.
As a result,they couldn't offer me anywhere near what I was hoping to get,citing (very understandably) that they's have to send it to a luthier to have the brace repaired etc.plus add in a fair profit.
Is this something a fairly handy amateur can tackle? What's involved?
If I take it to a luthier,what is this likely to cost? Thanks.
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