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Our fee of $75 is payable by credit card through our secure payment site. Appraisals are written by George Gruhn and the Gruhn Guitars staff. Gruhn Guitars specializes in vintage and used fretted instruments including guitars, basses, mandolins, banjos, ukuleles and amplifiers. If you decide to sell or consign your instrument with us, we will refund the appraisal fee. We buy, sell and consign instruments, so if your instrument is for sale or if you're thinking of selling, please let us know. Upon request, we will provide an appraisal at no charge for any instrument you buy from us within two years of the purchase date. Gibson/Epiphone Electric Guitars & Basses Gibson pre-war flathead Mastertone & Loar-signed instruments: $275 This detailed appraisal will provide a significantly higher level of service and certainty than one done from photos alone since your instrument will be thoroughly examined by our repair staff and evaluated in-hand by George Gruhn. Please contact us at 615.256.2033 or to discuss.Īppraisals are available at the shop during regular business hours. funds.įor appraisals requiring the examination of 10 or more photos, a higher fee may apply. If you prefer to request an appraisal by regular mail, please include the items listed above along with a check or money order for $75 in U.S. Upon completion, a copy of the appraisal will be sent to you by email and the original appraisal will be sent via USPS. Credit card information for $75 appraisal fee.Description of modifications, repairs and other issues not apparent from photos.Additional photos can be uploaded in order to include detailed photos if necessary. Front and back photos of the instrument (required).Please see the online appraisal submission form further below: He brings over 50 years of experience to an instrument appraisal, as well as the decades of experience of the Gruhn staff members.Īppraisals are available by uploading the following to our secure appraisal site. He is recognized worldwide as a leading expert on vintage guitars, mandolins and banjos. George Gruhn has been buying and selling used instruments since 1963, and Gruhn Guitars, established in 1970, was one of the first stores devoted to vintage and used fretted instrument sales. A written appraisal from Gruhn Guitars protects your investment by establishing the value of your guitar in the current market, which is valuable information for your banker, insurance agent and your peace of mind. Unfortunately, when we’re talking about the arts, such a legacy of quantity can often presume a deficiency in quality. Racine Ave., Chicago, IL Bridgeport For about 80 years, Chicago’s Harmony Company consistently ranked among the largest producers of stringed instruments in the world. 1950s Made By: The Harmony Company, 3633 S. Your musical instrument is more than just a piece of wood - it's an investment. Museum Artifact: Roy Smeck Soprano Ukulele, c.