New Old guitar for repair.....

[Neil Bedwin]

This guitar was given to my mother in law by a patient at least 30 years ago. She gave it to my wife who put it in the loft as the neck was lose. Yesterday my wife asked me if it was worth fixing.

A little internet research and it would appear it is a French guitar made in about 1820 or so!

The label on the inside says it was made in Mirecourt, France. The reseller has a Royal Warrant and the crest has the shield of Hanover in the centre. This dates it to George III, IV or William III as Victoria removed it.

I am now wondering if my skills are good enough for what could be a very old guitar.....

Watch this space!

 

[Janine]

What a beauty!

I know a couple of luthiers if you need any advice

 

[ShiftZZ]

Big job, nice axe..

 

[old-mo]

Get it valued..... you might devalue it if you try to repair it..

 

[angusboy]

That's a nice guitar be carefull

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[Neil Bedwin]

The wife works for Liverpool Uni so she is going to the history and music department for advice.....

 

[ShiftZZ]

Similar..
http://www.wurlitzerbruck.com/instruments/ins-14123.htm

$7500

 

[dryad]

what a beautiful instrument, imagine it sounded wonderful in its day and hopefully it can again if sypathetically restored by someone experienced and expert in doing so..

 

[martin1485]

There is every chance that an attempt to do a DIY repair will totally ruin it. I strongly advise either a specialist luthier takes a look at it or it is sold as is. A call to this company may be the way forward if you decide to sell. https://guitar-auctions.co.uk

 

[Janine]

It’s a bit modern for my friend, Paul, but he is a very useful person to run ideas past.

http://www.diabolus.org/workshop/workshop.htm

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[Janine]

@Neil Bedwin

My friend has recommended you contact these guys

Here's a website of a French luthier who specialises in restorations. He has quite a few from Mirecourt makers.
http://www.sinier-de-ridder.com/guitares_eng.html

He is a little bit excited!

 

[Neil Bedwin]

Thanks for all the interest.

My wife will be having a chat with the Uni's music professor today and after that they may involve the history man.....