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Vintage 7 Course Renaissance Lute by Luthier S.W. Oliver 1983 + Custom Hard Case
Estimated price for orientation: 1 175 $
Category: Lutes
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Description Condition: Seller refurbished: An item that has been restored to working order by the eBay seller or a third party not approved by the manufacturer. This means the item has been inspected, cleaned, and repaired to full working order and is in excellent condition. This item may or may not be in original packaging. See the seller’s listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: S. W. Oliver Items Included: Case, Strings Model: Renaissance Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom Right-/ Left-Handed: Right Handed
On offer is a 7c Renaissance Lute made and labeled by luthier S.W. Oliver 1983. Original fine finish.Design based on Augsburg master, Ferdinand Wuenger / Gabrell Buchstetter examples c.1550. Nine figured flame maple ribs, neck and pegbox, ebony fingerboard + side trim and rosewood pegs. 78cm overall length and a string length of 67cm. Includes the original drawings.The instrument has been professionally cleaned etc. And has been fitted with a new set of La Bella strings (unison).In very good condition. Please note there has been a 3 inch, long time, hairline soundboard crack off centre from the bottom of the rose; it has just been professionally repaired by a skilled luthier though it did not affect in the tone in any way. Deep clear resonance. No buzzes etc; see photo.The lute has been metal fretted for convenience; these can easily be removed and gut fretted if desired.Very nice action and tone.The instrument quality is comparable to professionally made lutes costing £3000+ and a Kingham-like case costing £500+. Will ship across the pond and internationally, tracked and insured. Pickups are welcome as well! No returns, though I warrant the instrument is as described against return.Manuel316 810 233 04Arnhem, the Netherlands
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| Condition: | Seller refurbished: An item that has been restored to working order by the eBay seller or a third party not approved by the manufacturer. This means the item has been inspected, cleaned, and repaired to full working order and is in excellent condition. This item may or may not be in original packaging. See the seller’s listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | S. W. Oliver |
| Items Included: | Case, Strings | Model: | Renaissance |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United Kingdom | Right-/ Left-Handed: | Right Handed |
On offer is a 7c Renaissance Lute made and labeled by luthier S.W. Oliver 1983. Original fine finish.Design based on Augsburg master, Ferdinand Wuenger / Gabrell Buchstetter examples c.1550. Nine figured flame maple ribs, neck and pegbox, ebony fingerboard + side trim and rosewood pegs. 78cm overall length and a string length of 67cm. Includes the original drawings.The instrument has been professionally cleaned etc. And has been fitted with a new set of La Bella strings (unison).In very good condition. Please note there has been a 3 inch, long time, hairline soundboard crack off centre from the bottom of the rose; it has just been professionally repaired by a skilled luthier though it did not affect in the tone in any way. Deep clear resonance. No buzzes etc; see photo.The lute has been metal fretted for convenience; these can easily be removed and gut fretted if desired.Very nice action and tone.The instrument quality is comparable to professionally made lutes costing £3000+ and a Kingham-like case costing £500+. Will ship across the pond and internationally, tracked and insured. Pickups are welcome as well! No returns, though I warrant the instrument is as described against return.Manuel316 810 233 04Arnhem, the Netherlands