Has it been stated how much was refinished? There are Loars with that light of a cermona shading. Depending on how much was would relate to the value.
Has it been stated how much was refinished? There are Loars with that light of a cermona shading. Depending on how much was would relate to the value.
Did he use varnish? I believe he is lacquer man.
Adrian
Just looking at the pics it looks to me like almost a total refin. Also, is that fingerboard original? #It looks like a replacement.
Chris
It appears to be a total varnish refin. I believe I see at least a refret. The board may be original, but it does look a tad odd. I also think there is something slightly off on the large peghead scroll. The may be some repair or replacement going on there and possibly a rebound peghead. The color looks very right and could possibly be original. If not he got it very close.
Darryl G. Wolfe, The F5 Journal
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I didn't notice the additional photos. The pickguard is obviously missing, however there are two sets of holes. One set appears to be filled and the other set not. Neither set is in the correct position. So, the board is replaced or rebound
Darryl G. Wolfe, The F5 Journal
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New description reads,
Condition: Very good, Body is lacquer refinished by John Monteleone. With pickguard (original w/patent date) and original rectangular case. Small hairline crack above treble ff, 1.5 cm. Small hairline crack at neck joint, bass side, 1 cm. Repaired face crack at neck joint, under fingerboard edge, 5cm. Tuners and tailpiece cover are F-4, fingerboard possibly replaced
Chris
$60K #plus 17 1/2% commision plus 5% sales tax # Grand total $74,525.00
Chris
That's about right, especially with tax and added costs. I figured it would go for $75K when all was said and done.
I guess without a bluebook for Loars, It's all what the buyer is willing to pay. Two months from now it might sell for 90k.
Chris
Yeah, I think some of the non-original hardware combined with the refinish put that one where it ended up. I was guessing around what steve says too, about $75k
$75K is pretty decent for a refinish in lacquer(why would Mont. have done that?)and the speculation that fingerboard and tuners are not original and possible headstock repair.
I saw on cafe ads someone looking for just this type Loar.
I think you are right, look for it to turn around in a year or less with a sizable profit.
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