9-1-1, 9-1-1, 9-1-1, Luthier on the loose..

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Adrian Levi

I' m guessing that if an instrument is sold with a guarantee from the seller that said instrument is exactly what its meant to be , then there must be some legal recourse if the instrument turns out to be a fake . I wonder how often sellers are actually under the impression that they 'may' be selling fakes ? If I had the funds to go and buy an antique Italian Masterpiece then I'd be sure to have it carbon dated just in case it may be 'off' by 100 years or so

I also suppose that if a dealer knowingly sold you a fake instrument you may be able to lay a charge of fraud , whether or not you could prove that the seller actually was aware that he was selling a fake is another thing......

Ok, show me a bass that had its pedigree proved by carbon dating, please.

Even if you find DNA from the actual maker, maybe he only touched it. Dating only proves the age of the wood and within a given range. It does not prove who made it or when.

Also, in this country, ignorance is no excuse for the Law. Intention may increase the degree of the charges but theft is theft.