I am looking to sell my '79 10-string Sobell cittern. While prices on the internet range from $2800 to $4500 for an instrument in similarly great condition, I would like to enlist the help of the experts.
here are the specs:
scale: 19"
cedar top
rosewood sides and back
Schallers
comes w/original Flatman custom fiberglas case
I am not looking for offers, just for what you think would be a fair price for both seller and buyer.
Thanks much for your thoughts.
Whilst the idea of a fair price is a noble one people will only pay what they think it is worth.
There many people who own a Sobell as a trophy instrument hardly played and kept as an investment consequently you need to be rich to afford one these days . Are they worth as a player as much as they now cost . I think not compare other makers whoes prices are half that of a Sobell even second hand is the Sobell twice as good . My personal opinion is no they are not musically .Will they hold or increase in value more than other makers well at the moment yes .
So you will only know how much it is worth if you sell it .
For the sort of money you mention I will stick to getting another Foley brand new
Like Morgan sportscars, people who want a Sobell know what they like about it. Consequently Stefan has a waiting list of about, I heard, 3 years before he will have cleared his order book of mandolin-family instruments.
As a result, they are at a premium.
And they are good.
How good, and do they suit what you want to do, is a matter of personal opinion; your tastes, your experience, your ears.
I too despise people who hold on to instruments that they are not playing (much). Oh, dear, that's me.But none of my instruments is an unplayed Sobell, so my conscience is reasonably clear.
As to what price; ask what you would like, or a good starting price, set a reserve in case people are taking the urine. Did one really go for $4500 recently ? Why, that's only £2250........
Well, I've been lucky enough to borrow one on a long term basis from someone who doesn't play it much. Looks stunning, plays beautifully and sounds delicate but actually quite thin. It isn't a good session instrument as it does not project as well as you might expect.
Sorry if anyone thinks that heresy!
Help with Sobell cittern, please...
Help with Sobell cittern, please...
I am looking to sell my '79 10-string Sobell cittern. While prices on the internet range from $2800 to $4500 for an instrument in similarly great condition, I would like to enlist the help of the experts.
here are the specs:
scale: 19"
cedar top
rosewood sides and back
Schallers
comes w/original Flatman custom fiberglas case
I am not looking for offers, just for what you think would be a fair price for both seller and buyer.
Thanks much for your thoughts.
# Posted on January 12th 2008 by the dawn
Re: Help with Sobell cittern, please...
Whilst the idea of a fair price is a noble one people will only pay what they think it is worth.
There many people who own a Sobell as a trophy instrument hardly played and kept as an investment consequently you need to be rich to afford one these days . Are they worth as a player as much as they now cost . I think not compare other makers whoes prices are half that of a Sobell even second hand is the Sobell twice as good . My personal opinion is no they are not musically .Will they hold or increase in value more than other makers well at the moment yes .
So you will only know how much it is worth if you sell it .
For the sort of money you mention I will stick to getting another Foley brand new
# Posted on January 13th 2008 by bazouki dave and the real tooty flutey
Re: Help with Sobell cittern, please...
Hi,
fyi..
There is another discussion a few weeks/pages back regarding a 1970s Sobell for sale also...
# Posted on January 14th 2008 by seaniemcg
Re: Help with Sobell cittern, please...
I forgot, you can check out my history section for more discussions on them....
All the best!
# Posted on January 14th 2008 by seaniemcg
Re: Help with Sobell cittern, please...
I think it's worth £3.65p.
I'll be around to collect it in the morning.
# Posted on January 15th 2008 by Sugarfoot Jack
Very well, sugarfoot
With today's exchange rate, that'll be $4000.-, then. I'll even throw in the case. I'll see you in the morning.
# Posted on January 15th 2008 by the dawn
Re: Help with Sobell cittern, please...
Like Morgan sportscars, people who want a Sobell know what they like about it. Consequently Stefan has a waiting list of about, I heard, 3 years before he will have cleared his order book of mandolin-family instruments.
As a result, they are at a premium.
And they are good.
How good, and do they suit what you want to do, is a matter of personal opinion; your tastes, your experience, your ears.
I too despise people who hold on to instruments that they are not playing (much). Oh, dear, that's me.But none of my instruments is an unplayed Sobell, so my conscience is reasonably clear.
As to what price; ask what you would like, or a good starting price, set a reserve in case people are taking the urine. Did one really go for $4500 recently ? Why, that's only £2250........
# Posted on January 16th 2008 by Guernsey Pete
Re: Help with Sobell cittern, please...
. . . er, do you do payment by installment?
# Posted on January 16th 2008 by Sugarfoot Jack
Re: Help with Sobell cittern, please...
Last time I was told he is not even thinking of making any more and just doing guitars
# Posted on January 17th 2008 by bazouki dave and the real tooty flutey
Re: Help with Sobell cittern, please...
Well, I've been lucky enough to borrow one on a long term basis from someone who doesn't play it much. Looks stunning, plays beautifully and sounds delicate but actually quite thin. It isn't a good session instrument as it does not project as well as you might expect.
Sorry if anyone thinks that heresy!
# Posted on January 19th 2008 by Rob