How to determine the value of a vintage mandolin?
Most antique mandolins have bowl-shaped backs made of a number of wooden ribs, and lutelike, teardrop-shaped bodies. Mandolins of an unusual shape are more identifiable and often more valuable. Check aesthetic features like the shape of the pickguard, the tailpiece cover and inlays or ornaments.
When was the first mandolin made in America?
If one searches even cursorily one might come up with any number of vintage American mandolins made in the first 69 years of the 20th century, that could, if condition, originality, playability and adjust-ability permitted, be used as an amateur-level instrument.
Where can I buy an old Russian mandolin?
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When did the Gibson Mandolin Company stop making mandolins?
Gibson sold his company in 1902, but the Gibson Mandolin and Guitar Company (as it was then known), continued to manufacture mandolins. Instruments made from the 1890s to the late 1900s are most prized by collectors, though many musicians consider them lacking in volume and tone.
Is there a valuation calculator for upright pianos?
This Modern Valuation calculator is designed for Uprights made after 1970 but also provides results for Pianos manufactured as far back as 1950. Each calculation accesses unique valuation data from your Pianos specific Model, Age and condition criteria.
How to determine the value of a used pianobuyer?
This is discounted from the fair market value, typically by at least 20 to 30 percent, to allow the commercial seller to make a profit when reselling the instrument. (In practice, the commercial seller will often pay the fair market value for the used piano, but to compensate, will increase the price of the new piano to the consumer.)
Where is the best place to sell an antique piano?
INSTRUMENT We often have clients approach us asking if we buy antique pianos and organs, or if we know the best place to list their antique instrument for sale. This portion of our website is designed to help give you guidance about what you have, what it may be worth, and suggestions about selling & marketing.