Lyon and Healy ended up with lots of parts and components after acquiring Regal and made instruments out this new inventory, so there is going to be some confusion when trying to determine who done it. Maybe the inlay was added then as well.Ĭan't say for sure the manufacturer of this guitar but I am betting a Chicago maker, likely Lyon and Healy who also owned the Regal company after they left Indianapolis. You did mention the bridge being replaced at one time by competent hands. If it has been re-fretted, that would have given opportunity to add some more bling. Has the guitar been re-fretted to your knowledge? I'm thinking/ wondering if the dot marker at the first fret and the vine inlay are actually original to the piece, it almost looks like an after thought with the placement. I'd love to hear any thoughts you have regarding the pedigree or history of this guitar! Thank you for your time and help!Īaron, I have to agree with your repair guy, not Larson. Light as a feather and the whole guitar just vibrates when you play it like a living thing. In any case - I love it and it sounds wonderful.
The luthier who repaired said it does not, since it is lacking some of the features he has seen on other Larson-made guitars. Some knowledgeable people have told me it looks like a Larson brothers guitar. It needed (another) new bridge and bridge plate.
I had it repaired by a reputable luthier who specializes in vintage instruments who informed me that the bridge had likely been replaced long ago (and fairly well done). The guitar sat unplayed for decades in my parents closet.
I know he bought it used and have a picture of him with it from 1927 when he had a radio show in Minnesota. He was a singing cowboy based out of Montana in the late 20's, and the guitar was most likely purchased in 1926 in a pawn shop. This is my first post here I had been given a good recommendation that you fine folks might be able to help me identify my Great Grandfather's guitar.
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