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Bob made spectacular Fratello I am selling on reverb and will post it here for **SOLD** to me shipped continental US. Great deal for a vintage masterpiece.
this was handmade in his Clearwater shop for a local jazz player. Premium wood selection and an absolute beauty. Only one visible blem on the headstock to note. Very little nitro checking, just a small patch on back. Neck geometry is spot on. Here is my reverb ad and flawless review history. Appreciate your time.
Just a moment...Last edited by Jsparr1983; 12-07-2024 at 05:48 PM.
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09-23-2024 08:17 PM
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That is a really nice guitar. I have a 1989 Fratello and it is absolutely fantastic.
Keith
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Thanks Keith. Going to miss this one but going to make someone a very happy camper
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IMHO the period from 1988 into the Fender deal was really a golden time for Bob's instruments. Your Fratello is stunning and I'm sure a fabulous, wonderful guitar.
There are a few of us on the forum that are fortunate to own these masterpieces. As I have posted many times, my 1990 Cremona with a floating Bartolini P/U gets played out a lot. When I go to heaven it's going to my Nephew to hopefully remain in the family.
GLWS, and best wishes to the new caretaker.
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That’s is a beaut of a guitar. Thanks for sharing on my post. This guitar is absolutely a masterpiece. I would absolutely love to hear any offers from someone who wants this guitar for their long term collection.
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Thought I would share what Bob had to say about this one
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In follow up
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Weekend bump for a special guitar.
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Cal Collins had a Fratello. I always wondered where that one ended up. I studied some with Cal as a young guy and had a deep admiration of him and his mastery. He once told me, when I asked him what I needed to do to be a great player, "..you just mainly need to love it". He was a cool guy. I know that Fratello meant a lot to him. But he could ring music out of about any guitar.
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Thanks for sharing your Fratello story. These guitars have such a rich history of dedicated players and great people. Makes me smile to hear them.
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Friday night bump
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Bump bump bump it up
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I was at Bob's house in Clearwater about that time and played a Fratello that he was packing to ship to Sam Ash in NY - really nice guitar - should have ordered one at the time - they were a whole lot cheaper back then. BTW, Augie LoPrinzi told me once that he was responsible for the 'Fratello' name - it means 'brother' in Italian.
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Lowering the price for this forum.
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Happy belated birthday to Bob. In honor of the man who built this I am lowering the price for his birthday.
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Adding a price reduction bump
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Price update bump
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Unique opportunity to get a one of a kind built by the best prime Bennedetto. Bump!!
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Giving this another bump. Have someone coming to take a look at my Thorell, if it sells this weekend this listing is getting pulled.
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Pulling the ad may be a good move. I have a nearly identical guitar to your Fratello and I think you would be hard pressed to ever find another guitar in the same league. I am surprised you haven’t sold it for what you are asking, but I think you may regret it if you were to sell it.
Originally Posted by Jsparr1983
Keith
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No doubt Keith. No doubt. I sold a modern day 16-B for the same price as this. Even this low all I have heard has been, give me your best price!
I won’t be disappointed in pulling it but told myself first one sold goes…
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I think your Fratello, hand-made by Bob, should be worth more than a 16-B. I have owned a lot of archtops over the years and whenever I buy one, the first thing I do is compare it to my Fratello. So far, I haven’t found one that makes me want to sell my Fratello. If I were you, I would keep that one. Originally Posted by Jsparr1983
Keith
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