Tarisio has launched a new department devoted to fretted stringed instruments.

The first ‘frets’ sale will be held in October 2008, featuring fine vintage acoustic and electric instruments suitable for dealers, players and collectors. Specialist expertise will be provided by William Voiers, who is widely respected across the industry.

Now accepting consignments.

The auction will be online, giving buyers the flexibility and privacy of bidding from their own computers, and all lots will be available to view at Tarisio’s New York offices before the sale.