I have been eyeing the Collings MT2 that has been languishing at Carter Vintage Guitars for months: http://www.cartervintage.com/mandopa...page.html#mt2v. Early on in the blurb, it is described as having a "Lacquer finish," but later it goes on to say that this was "Collings' very first MT2 with varnish finish" but "not yet labeled with a 'V' for varnish." The finish has two issues that might be of concern to a potential buyer. First, the finish is "chipped on neck near nut":
Would this mandolin be a good candidate for a speed neck, and if so, how much would that procedure generally cost from a reputable luthier?
Second, the instrument is "autographed on top by Ricky Skaggs":
Assuming that the offending instrument was a black Sharpie pen, could that autograph be safely removed with some combination of the right solvent and enough elbow grease without otherwise marring the finish?
Thanks,
Patrick
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