Empire Troubador Mk I value

[fburtt]

HI,

I've got an opportunity to pick up an Empire troubadour Mk I, w/ original box, packing, and paperwork for $400. It looks mint, but I have no idea what these typically go for.

Anyone have any insight?

Is it a good deal or a fleecing?

(My first post, BTW. I really appreciate all the information here. The manual for my SME 3009 II arm was a huge help!)

Thanks,
Fred Burtt
Reno, NV

[beatcomber]

If everything works properly, that price doesn't sound out of line. I paid $200 for a filthy but complete 1962 Empire 398 (208 + 980 arm) a couple of months ago. It was easy to restore and now sports an SME 3009 S2.

[Sam Cogley]

If the cosmetics are good and everything is in generally good order, that price doesn't sound out of line at all.