1940s Louis Patenotte Gypsy Jazz Grand Bouche natural

Non Functioning condition, 3/10, Made in France, a large hole for a pickup (humbucker?) has been cut into the top, 3 open holes from pots that have been removed, non-original tuners, zero fret, the top has sunk a lot, missing parts of the binding, more info: Louis Patenotte (1884 - 1966) was a renowned French master luthier who was born in Mirecourt and practiced in Mattaincourt for the last few decades.

Renowned for the quality of his guitars in particular, his instruments are distinguished by meticulous craftsmanship and particular attention to acoustic details and choice of woods. And it was Louis Patenotte who, after decades working to maintain and prosper the long tradition of Vosges violin making, passed the torch to his son Claude (1908-2001), who took over the workshop until the twilight of the 20th century.

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