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Devoe on eBay for $3,400 USD
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gj Michelob
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RE: Devoe on eBay for $3,400 USD (in reply to mrMagenta)
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I cannot imagine an uncompromisingly old-school luthier such as DeVoe, known for promoting the highest standards in his choice of material and construction, would have indulged in such an extravagant and yet unpleasantly deviating “finish”. Most likely to please a customer’s whim, I am sure. The end result –I agree with MrMagenta- is the unforgiving appearance of mold growing on the wood surface, with that repulsive discoloration, presumably the colony of some alien fungus. Aaron is absolutely correct in his prudent advice: someone (ipse Lester, perhaps) should buy it and restore it to its Blanca genuine color or lacquer in red, if necessary. Personally I would not buy it or touch it, as I know I would psychological cringe and experience allergic reactions at its sight. However, one would hope that [aside from the finish] the guitar is otherwise faithful to DeVoe’s blueprints. If so, it could be a nice bargain…. if planning to send the greeny to NASA first, for the necessary quarantine and clinical investigation.
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