Thought you all might want to see this one. She's a 55 Aristocrat with a birdseye top - pretty rare. I spoke with the luthier at the shop and he told a tale of horror about this one. Somewhere in it's past a somewhat warped person had spray painted it black. Fortuately, the original laquer finish had not had not been stripped, so a bit of careful work and the original finish was intact. For you purists (like me) I know the bridge is wrong, but the original bridge was still in the case, so an easy replacement. But before you run for your checkbook, it's already been sold (no not to me). Enjoy.
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http://www.wronashouseofviolins.com/1955Guild_M75_Aristrocrat_front_dsc017.jpg
http://www.wronashouseofviolins.com/1955Guild_M75_Aristrocrat_head_dsc018.jpg
Mick
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http://www.wronashouseofviolins.com/1955Guild_M75_Aristrocrat_front_dsc017.jpg
http://www.wronashouseofviolins.com/1955Guild_M75_Aristrocrat_head_dsc018.jpg
Mick