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Very interesting antique guitar from early 20th century....or late 19th century.
Very high quality guitar with many European features, but headstock design, and a couple of other features suggest this could be American.
Mahogany back and sides, spruce top. Mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard.
Gentle arch to the back, flattened pyramid bridge.
Star inlays in the fingerboard look like they could have been added at a later date.
Plays nicely. Currently fitted with nylon strings, but it'll handle steel.
Some atmospheric splits to the back, but nothing that affects playability and tone.
All enquiries, including your trade suggestions, to the numbers below, or email me. My direct email address is on my 'about me' page.
An auction with no reserve.
Paypal, cheque and bank transfer welcome. Cash on collection is also very welcome . I am highly focused on giving the best service possible to my customers. Please feel welcome to call me with any inquiries at the following number. Call Simon Catherall on +44 (0)151 639 3031 or +44 (0)7788 708002. Happy to ship this item internationally. Shipping costs below are a guide. We always find the most competitive deal for overseas shipping, and only charge what we pay....no more!
Please note:- this guitar has been offered here on eBay before. The suggestion that this is the product of Larsen Brothers USA was strongly disputed by a USA based expert, who has experienced Larsen guitars. I am happy to accept his comments, and will forward them to the winning bidder with the guitar, along with the details of the UK based expert who identified it as a Larsen.
On 04-Nov-09 at 02:47:59 GMT, seller added the following information:
Questions and answers about this item
Q: Very interesting piece. The headstock is very reminiscent of the Torres style. In the shot of the back of the headstock the transfer from head to neck looks rather clumsy in contrast to the very fine work on the rest of the... Continue reading A: Hi, the line you refer to appears to be a carved edge that defines the neck from the headstock. could possibly have been filled with ebony or similar (may be just dirty?). The colouration and grain of the mahogany are... Continue reading
Nov 10, 2009
Q: Hello.
Could you please tell me the measurements of this guitar? Also, what makes you think it can handle steel strings?
Thanks.
Jim A: Hi, overall length 38 in, scale length 25 in, lower bout 13 in, upper bout 3 1/2 in, depth 3 1/2 in average. Most parlour guitars I have owned are fitted with light guage steel strings, however this does seem to erform nicely... Continue reading
Nov 09, 2009
Q: Hi, what is the action on the 12th fret? Is there any buzzing?
Thanks, Ben A: Hi, the action is low and comfortable on the 12th fret. No buzzing. Cheers, Simon
Nov 09, 2009
Q: Hi There , Does it come with a case and how much to ship it to Australia (post code 6215)
Cheers A: Hi, it doesn't come with a case, but I'll pack it really well.....don't worry!!! Shipping to Australia will be about £110 GBP. Cheers, Simon
Nov 09, 2009
Q: Hi
Could you give an indication as to the overall playability of this
instrument? Does it have a particularly high action? Also, what
shape would you say the neck is - chunky, v-shaped, rounded,
flat?
Many... Continue reading A: Hi, this guitar is very playable just as it is. The action is reasonably low all the way up the neck. The neck is not chunky, but a very shallow and gentle V. Cheers, Simon
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