Sobell

[Patrick Bjorndal]

I recently bought a used Sobell cittern and was wondering if there is a way to figure out how old/ when it was made. The previous owner was not sure'

Thanks in advance.

[Steve L]

I would email Mr Sobell.

[John McGann]

...with the number on the label

[danb]

I think Stefan's numbers start off with the year.. but best you mail him a couple pictures and ask. He's easily found at http://www.sobellguitars.com

[Goodin]

Many luthiers sign and date underneath the top. You could get a flashlight and mirror and inspect. Im not sure if Sobell does this but just a thought.

[Bob DeVellis]

His earliest ones have a Turf House label, rather than the later Old School label. The early Turf House instruments don't have any numbers. I talked to Stefan about my large-body Turf House mandolin that was ascribed to the late 1970s by the person I bought it from and he said that that sounded about right, but that he couldn't be absolutely certain.

[David Hansen]

Mine has the Old School label with "June 1995" and Stefan's signature hand written on it but no serial number. He does answer emails as well.