2002 Hans-Börje Wittebo Swedish Lute number 17 natural

Excellent condition, 8/10, Made in Sweden, including old black Dominant hardcase, has writing inside that states "Built for Christer Ruteskog, a modern Swedish lute made for steel strings Summer 2002", no repairs, a bit sunken top but strong, beautiful tiger flamed maple in the neck and body, spruce top with lute hole decoration with CR in the middle, more info:

constructed and built by the lute enthusiast Hans-Börje Wittebo, he dedicated parts of his life to the Swedish Lute and he built about 40 instrument during his active years, Hans-Börje passed away in 2016 at the age of 80 years old

PLEASE NOTE; AFTER CAREFUL CONSIDERATION AND ADVICE FROM HISTORIANS WE HAVE DECIDED NOT TO RESTORE THESE OLD INSTRUMENTS AS THEY DESERVE TO FALL INTO THE HANDS OF A DEDICATED MUSEUM/COLLECTOR WHO UNDERSTANDS THEIR TRUE VALUE EVEN WITH THE FLAWS THAT THEY MAY HAVE AFTER A LONG LIFE. SO TAKE NOTE THAT THIS INSTRUMENT IS SOLD AS-IS WITHOUT WARRANTY, PREFERABLY TO SOMEONE WHO CAN PICK IT UP IN OUR STORE AND SEE THE CONDITION THEMSELVES AS WE ARE NOT ABLE TO DESCRIBE EVERY DETAIL. BUT WE DO SHIP WORLD WIDE. /THE MUSEUM DIVISION OF OSCAR GUITARS