For Sale: [SOLD] Stefan Sobell Model 1. Mint.

steveh · #1 04-28-2018, 08:29 AM

My new Tom Sands means that I need to make some room in the cupboard so I’m moving on my 2009 Sobell Model 1. I am the first owner.

Specs are as follows: Adirondack soundboard; Madagascar rosewood back and sides; Cuban Mahogany neck; Ebony fretboard and bridge with bone saddle and nut; Nut width is 44.5mm; string spacing at the bridge is 57.5mm. The woods are fabulous quality - look at the pics. Comes in a Guardian hard case. Shape is Stefan’s standard Model 1. The depth is a bit shallower to aid ease of playing and the neck is shallow front-to-back, like the Martin Simpson neck profile. It’s very easy to play.

Condition is mint. No scratches, dings. No cracks etc.
It has all the typical Sobell sonic fireworks – bright, clear, strong, lots of separation and can’t be overdriven. Sustain for days. I’ve had four other Sobells prior to this one; this is a great one; perhaps a little sweeter and less steely than some I've played. Try it and see what you think.
I am near London UK and am asking £SOLD GBP. That is a very, very good price of one of these. PM me if interested.

Cheers,
Steve

SuperB23 · #2 04-28-2018, 10:25 AM

Great price for what I'm sure is a great instrument!! Good luck with your sale.

Yrksman · #3 04-29-2018, 10:42 AM

A bargain price for a great guitar!

steveh · #4 05-02-2018, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperB23

Great price for what I'm sure is a great instrument!!

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Originally Posted by Yrksman

A bargain price for a great guitar!

Thanks gentlemen; I've priced this Sobell keenly since I've enjoyed it and now need room for the new herd.

Cheers,
Steve

bdm0509 · #5 05-03-2018, 01:05 PM

Oh how dearly I want this...

Ct20 · #6 05-03-2018, 04:52 PM

Brett,
At that price buy it and book a cheap flight and go pick it up! The trip would probably cost about the same as shipping and have less risk of customs issues.

Yrksman · #7 05-04-2018, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Ct20

Brett,
At that price buy it and book a cheap flight and go pick it up! The trip would probably cost about the same as shipping and have less risk of customs issues.

That is seriously good advice. Singapore Airlines offer extremely competitive fares between Houston and Manchester.

Peace · #8 05-05-2018, 10:41 AM

Are there issues shipping this splendid Sobell to USA?

The price is outstanding!

MCDEMO1 · #9 05-05-2018, 01:20 PM

I agree - fantastic price !
The Sobells I have heard sound like nothing else.

Out of my usual range of consideration, but based on hearing Martin Simpson play a Sobell up close and Darrell Scott from a distance this is one guitar I'd make an exception for - if it was in the US. Although if it was in the US I think it would be gone by now !

Best of luck with the sale.

Mark

Yrksman · #10 05-06-2018, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Peace

Are there issues shipping this splendid Sobell to USA?

The price is outstanding!

You would either have to come and fetch it or get a friend to bring it over.

Guitarbench · #11 05-06-2018, 02:05 AM

Hi Steve,

I emailed you!

johnpublic95 · #12 05-06-2018, 07:03 AM

Hi,

I am interested. How much $$ to ship it to Minneapolis, MN. 55076 USA? Thanks Jay

steveh · #13 05-06-2018, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Peace

Are there issues shipping this splendid Sobell to USA The price is outstanding!

Thanks. Predictably, given that Sobells are relatively rare outside the UK (and also very expensive), I've had a ton of interest from abroad.

I'm asking people to do what I do myself when bringing in a guitar from abroad - arrange the courier themselves. I will pack it properly and arrange to be in for collection. I've brought several guitars into the UK over the years this way - I pay for the guitar by bank transfer, arrange courier pickup and insurance. If there are any issues with the couriers, I can deal with them myself. A real tricky situation arises when the guitar has been paid for and is owned by the new owner, but the seller has arranged shipping/insurance etc. It's never happened to me, but it's a theoretical issue.

I don't have any CITES documentation for this. There's no BRW but I'm not sure whether that exempts it for the USA? Will depend on the destiation country. Having said that, last guitar I brought in was a BRW guitar from France a couple of years ago. I paid the seller, arranged collection and insurance, and the guitar turned up at my house safe and sound a few days later.

Cheers,
Steve

Peace · #14 05-06-2018, 09:43 AM

Thanks Steve for your detailed response!

Your pricing is extremely attractive and Sobells are so wonderful.!

It is becoming more difficult to import any rosewood guitar into the USA.

As an earlier post noted, the best option may be to retrieve this guitar in person.

Peace be with you!!!

Good Luck with the sale of this beautiful guitar!!!

steveh · #15 05-13-2018, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Peace

It is becoming more difficult to import any rosewood guitar into the USA. As an earlier post noted, the best option may be to retrieve this guitar in person. Good Luck with the sale of this beautiful guitar!!!

Thanks for your kind words.

For the moment I'm hoping for a UK sale or someone who can get to London.

Cheers,
Steve