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Alison Stephens' instruments to be sold
Alison Stephens' main instruments are to be sold. This is an opportunity to own and play exceptional instruments owned and loved by an exceptional musician.
By Reidar Falch
Alison Stephens with Baby, Beast and Junior -Vinny not present
Alison Stephens, the great English mandolinist, died with cancer October 10th 2010. According to Ali's website, her instruments are now to be sold.
All instruments are in playing condition and are sold with their cases. Each instrument was named by Ali and played regularly throughout her career.
Each instrument has an indicative price in GBP which offers are invited over. Instruments may be viewed by appointment, but will not be loaned on a trial basis.
Ideally this will be by private sale. If this can not be achieved they will be sold at auction later in the year.