EMG Mk IX for auction. Scruffy, modified and incomplete but with potential..

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EMG Mk IX for auction. Scruffy, modified and incomplete but with potential..

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https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auct ... 3107938fe6

12th March 2025, Horsham, Sussex. Horn considerably droopy and weak at usual stress point. Electric conversion. However, an excellent subject for a relatively easy restoration to produce a magnificent musical instrument.
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The auctioneers have chosen not to reveal the price (except briefly on their website front page) - sold for £740 hammer price, which if I'm not mistaken equates to about £918, or £962 if the bid was online.

A strong price considering the poor condition of both case and horn, re-motoring (although it looks as if that could have been done by EMG themselves) and lack of soundbox.
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Thank you for the update.

I wonder if the soundbox was stolen before the photos were taken.

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jamiegramo wrote: Wed Mar 12, 2025 12:24 pm Thank you for the update.

I wonder if the soundbox was stolen before the photos were taken.
I shouldn't laugh but I couldn't help it when I read your comment. Are we thinking of another auction in particular from recent times? :lol:

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Steve wrote: Wed Mar 12, 2025 3:04 pm
jamiegramo wrote: Wed Mar 12, 2025 12:24 pm Thank you for the update.

I wonder if the soundbox was stolen before the photos were taken.
I shouldn't laugh but I couldn't help it when I read your comment. Are we thinking of another auction in particular from recent times? :lol:
We are indeed! With upto half the value of a complete machine tied up in its soundbox you have to question any machine missing one.

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