PhilipG Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 http://cgi.ebay.com/Old-Violin-Stamped-Ita...1QQcmdZViewItem It is frightening to think that someone would have done this to a violin. Sorry, but I still can't figure out how to post a link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaux Eau Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Frequently an "attic violin" will show damage where mice have gnawed the f-holes wider to get inside the instrument to nest. Here, it appears that a beaver or, perhaps, a wolverine was involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley S. Boyd Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 I think the center is cut out for a Gibson Super-Humbucking pickup. With a minor work for pick-up reinstallation, this puppy is ready to hook up to a Marshall stack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipG Posted March 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 And I'll bet that the same beaver or wolverine also carved their initials in the back. I think I would be embarrassed to sell something like this anywhere, let alone on a worldwide web site. Yet, due to the magic of eBay, something this ridiculous might actually command a price. eBay has become a very strange place but more than likely, it is really an indication of just what the market will allow, bear or even propagate. His starting price of $50.00 will probably not be met but, if it is met, it might actually be surpassed. Ironically, a violin of even slightly lesser quality that is, at least together and all strung up, may at times, not even get a single bid at that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davet Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 I didn't know that Stainer made a genuine instrument like this in Italy. That should really increase the value. I also like the fact that there will not be any nasty tailpiece buzzes. That screw will really do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Speers Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 I can't believe someone bid $50. wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Keller Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Take a look at the bidders listings. This violin will be for sale again by Geroldstockdale. It may even be a little better quality than some of his other listings. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipG Posted March 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 I just looked at it again. There is actually a nail holding the scroll together. I can not believe that the word ITALY inscribed on the back was put there by the maker of this violin. So, there is a back that really can't be used, a table that is worthless, a neck that would probably need a new scroll grafted on, and someone has actually bid on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaux Eau Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 It's the rare knobs, and the even rarer petrified-squid-spleen endpin . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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