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Vintage Gunnar Helland or a German 4/4 violin good condition

$ 384.91

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
  • Brand: Gunnar Helland
  • Model: 4/4 SIZE
  • Era: 1900's
  • Size: 4/4
  • Condition: This Violin was sold as a Gunnar Helland violin, the shop who sold it was sure of that. I had it appraised by someone who had seen Gunnar Helland violins before and they were not so sure but they thought it likely it had been restored/ repaired by him in 1947 it is in good condition for and old instrument. The appraiser thought this was likely a German made Violin if not a Gunnar Helland violin.It has a few short repaired cracks in the spruce top, No sign of any other cracks on the rest of the instrument. It comes in a newer case. I will do my best to answer any questions you may have. It had a maple saddle installed at one time, a Ebony saddle would be best. See pictures they should give a good idea of its cond. !!!! I think the tailpiece and the pegs and the chinrest have been replaced and are new or newer than the violin.

    Description

    GUNNAR HELLAND /  OR GERMAN BUILT 1920'S   4/4 SIZE VIOLIN IN GOOD CONDITION
    This Violin was sold in 2000  as a  Gunnar Helland violin by and established  violin shop.  I recently had it appraised by a Violin shop in Fargo ND the same city where G. Helland had a shop for many years and they felt it was not what they had seen of Mr Helland's  work they felt it was a german made violin from approx. the 1920's and that it was worth 2100 - 2500  I have it listed at less than  half of that price for a quick sale. It has a mark inside that says GH 47  which they felt might indicate it was repaired by Gunnar Helland in 1947 and that seems very likely to me as well.      It is a 4/4 size violin.  If you have any questions about size please verify it before you agree to purchase.
    So I would guess this was built sometime between the turn of the last century  and before 1942 / before the War.  The case is a newer case  no bow is included.  I have this priced very fairly and it is priced at a fraction of the recently appraised value.  My asking price is less than half the appraised value.
    If you are reading this listing and viewing this instrument you may already know what a violin in this condition from this era is worth.  Shipping can be hard on any instrument and how and instrument is handled is really out of my control so this is sold as is No returns No refunds. If you want a guarantee consider picking it up at my shop in the upper mid west I will guarantee it will be in the condition I describe  here at my shop and that is my guarantee no guarantee's outside the door of  my shop.  Please read the condition description at the top of the page for condition.  I do ship all my items fully insured
    Please view the photos carefully as they are part of the description, what you see in photos is the item you will receive.   If you have any questions or need some added info or another photo or 2 of a certain area feel free to ask.
    Please no 0 or neg. feedback bidders or international bidders without my approval. I don't sell to buyers with private feedback.  This item is used and vintage and in need of repairs and sold as is No returns No refunds  If you feel item qualifies for ebay return ( not the item listed) I must be contacted within 24hrs. I request that Payment be made within 3 days, be a good ebay member please pay promptly.
    Please read and understand this listing and the terms I have stated, and be respectful of my requirements these are my personal instruments and I feel I should be able to decide who can purchase my items.If you have questions feel free to ask.
    Shipping USPS Priority mail or Fed Ex Sellers choice  49.00 within the continental U.S.A.  insurance included, other shipping options available at added cost. Please keep in mind part of this shipping price is the cost of ebay fees they now deduct from proceeds we receive for shipping.  This item will be shipped in a shipping box & inside of the hard case.
    I have shipped fine instruments before and it will be well packed but stringed instruments are fragile and some repairs could be possible, some adjustments will be needed upon arrival, contact me if you have special packing instructions.
    Please if you agree to purchase this item you will also need to pay, please be considerate of others, non paying purchases take a lot of time
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    Only Violin and case
    included in the auction !!!!