Appraisals | Sell, Trade or Consign | Instrument Descriptions | Ordering Information | Shipping Charges | Packing Tips | Want File |


Appraisals

We will provide a written appraisal of your instrument for a fee of $50. If we do not have the instrument in hand, we require a clear front photo, back photo, the serial number, and a bank draft for $50 or credit card information. Upon request, we will provide an appraisal at no charge for any instrument you buy from us.

We also offer an online appraisal service.

If you choose to sell or consign your instrument to us we will refund the appraisal fee.


Sell, Trade or Consign

We buy instruments outright, trade for instruments and take instruments in on consignment. Please call 615 256 2033 to discuss an instrument you wish to sell or trade. Please DO NOT SHIP any instrument to Gruhn Guitars without authorization.


Instrument Descriptions

We use the following terms to describe the cosmetic condition of our vintage instruments: mint, near mint, exceptionally fine, excellent, very good, good. In applying them we take the age and availability into consideration. All instruments are structurally stable and in good playing order unless otherwise clearly specified. We do not normally handle instruments in below average or poor condition. Some instruments have been repaired, but space prohibits a complete description of all work. If you would like an in-hand description of any instrument, please telephone between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Central time, Monday through Saturday.


Ordering Information

1. Order by email, telephone or fax. We have a high inventory turnover rate, so please send no money until we have confirmed that the instrument is still available and is on hold for you. An instrument on hold for you will not be sold to anyone else at any price, so do not ask us to hold an instrument for you unless you are definitely buying it. We will hold an instrument for one week (U.S.) or two weeks (International) only to allow time for your payment to arrive. If your payment does not arrive on time, the instrument will be put back into active inventory and we will be unable to accept orders from you in the future.
2. To make payment. Give us your Mastercard, Visa or American Express account number and expiration date (except for international customers, see note below) OR transfer funds directly (call for routing instructions). You must specify to your bank that all banking charges are for your account OR send a cashier's check or money order (U.S.) or bank draft in US$ (International) directly to us (personal checks will not be accepted). All orders and payments should include your name, street address, telephone number, instrument stock number, and any special delivery instructions. Send payment for the full price of the instrument plus shipping as outlined below. We ship by prepaid air to destination not shown on the chart below and we will be glad for you to specify the freight company you prefer for international shipments. We do not ship instruments by mail, and we cannot ship to APO or FPO addresses. If there will be no one home to accept a package during business hours, we suggest you have your instrument sent to your business or to a friend who will be at home.
International customers (including Canada), please note;: We do not accept credit cards for international sales. Established international customers, please enquire.
3. Partial payment: A deposit of 25% of the price of an instrument may be made within the initial hold period, with the balance due in full in 30 days. Deposits are non-refundable and instruments are not returnable when payment is made this way. Credit cards are not accepted for deposits.
4. Your instrument will be shipped when payment in full is received. If we expect any delay in shipping, we will try to let you know when you place your order. Generally instruments are shipped within a couple of days of receipt of payment. When you receive your instrument you have 24 hours to examine it. If you are not satisfied, call us immediately to let us know you are returning it. You will be given an authorization number to write on the carton, and we will expect to receive the rejected instrument in a timely manner. We will refund the price of the instrument as soon as it arrives at Gruhn Guitars in the condition it left our shop. You are responsible for the cost of freight both ways. If your transaction involves a trade, and you reject the instrument we send you, we have the choice either to return your trade instrument or refund the cash value allowed for it in the trade deal. Unless otherwise agreed, you the customer are responsible for all risk of loss or damage in shipping. There is no approval for new instruments, as they are warranted by the manufacturer.
All Gruhn shipments are insured and any return shipment must also be insured. International shipments are sent with complete and accurate commercial invoice that reflects the price paid for the goods.


Shipping Charges

AreaElectric Box
18x8x51
(Strat, Tele)		Acoustic Box
21x10x51
(Elec. Hollow, Archtops)		Mandolin Box
18x8x35
(uke, violin, some laps)
East of Rockies$25$25$15
West of Rockies, 3-day select$65$85$50
2nd Day 48 states$95$125$75
Next day - 48 states$125$165$100
2nd day - AK, HI, PR$100$125$100
Canada 2nd day expedited$160$160$145
Canada air, InternationalCall for priceCall for priceCall for price

For items or total shipments over $1500, there will be an additoinal UPS insurance charge insurance at the rate of 50 cents per $100.


Packing Tips

If you are shipping an instrument to us, please check our Packing Tips to help ensure that the instrument will not be damaged in transit.

Want File

We maintain a Want File to help customers find specific instruments. If you wish to be listed in our want file, write or phone with complete information -- make, model, year, condition -- on the instrument(s) you want. A request for a "good solidbody Gibson guitar," for example, is too general. A "good Les Paul Standard, late 50s, sunburst finish," is the type of request we can put on file. We will notify you whenever we have what you want. There is no fee or obligation.