'33 L-7; buy or run
Hi all, I have a chance at a 1933 L7, the 1st year, fair condition but the issues are: loose/hi 14th fret, slight dip at 10-11 fret in neck, guard is vaporized of course, no case, some top scratches from some hard chords(like a Charlie Christian gets from lo output PUs), end pin broken off flush in a period but different tailpiece, stiff oem grover tuners, general use marks for '33 model.
It has nice sound, tight all around, good binding, finish is decent save for pick marks, crack free(wish I had a photo for you) and plays well up to about 13th fret(orig I think) Frets need dressing/leveling, bridge seems adjusted down all the way and base may have been shaved(neck angle?).
Bottom line is I need to have a luthier have a look-neck reset is the big fear. It would be a nice addition to my es100 & 150 on the wall.
Thoughts on value as is? I see one refin one at 3500ish and another mint original for 5400. Thanks for any consternation.
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