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MANDOLIN Larson~Washburn?~Regal?~ Braz.ROSEWOOD ~Style A 2 Pt~ Bent Spruce Top

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MANDOLIN-Larson-Washburn-Regal-Braz-ROSEWOOD-Style-A-2-Pt-Bent-Spruce-Top
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Structurally sound, almost no playing wear, few case dings.

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Aug 01, 2013 18:15:56 PDT
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US $2,200.00
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Item location:
Portage, Michigan, United States

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Last updated on  Jul 26, 2013 05:22:10 PDT  View all revisions

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Seller Notes: Structurally sound, almost no playing wear, few case dings.
Maker: Larson Brothers  

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ANTIQUE LARSON BROS.  MANDOLIN circa 1915 

 2 point, A-style, oval hole

After browsing thousands of photos and blog entries I am

confident in saying that this instrument has all the characteristics of a  Larson Brothers product.

It is completely unsigned and unmarked.

Since the Larsons made instruments for so many labels

during the teens and twenties, it is very difficult to say for whom this was made.

Lyon & Healy, Washburn, and Regal are my top guesses.

This mandolin is a 2 point A-style,

 canted top instrument, made from  Brazillian Rosewood, Spruce, Mahogany and Ebony.

 It is ornately and expensively decorated from the abalone bound top and sound hole, to the

Rosewood veneer on the headstock, to the marquetry accents and binding,

 to the Ebony fretboard and cap

on the heel plate to the closed back tuners ~

 everything about this mandolin exudes quality.

Measurements:

Overall length 24 1/2"  ~  Scale length 13 1/8"  ~  Width 10"  ~  Nut 1 1/8"

All of the joints are sound,  no flexing or separation.

There are a few minor scratches and dings. (see photos)

The varnish on the top is crazed, however all of the binding is intact.

The case is a G and S, CHALLENGE chipboard case

which is probably original to the mandolin

The tone is loud and resonant but well balanced, a joy to play.

I got this mandolin from a woman who was cleaning out her grandmother's Chicago home.

The grandmother was a Swedish immigrant who taught piano and

 would have been the right age to have known the Larsons

The mandolin may have been made for sale or as a gift to her.

 

Please feel welcome to ask other questions.

Also I would welcome comments as to age and  references to possible labels.

I'm starting at a reasonable price with no reserve.

 

 

  

 

 

 

Questions and answers about this item

Q: Post if you like The Larsons FREQUENTLY made for L&H and anybody who says to the contrary is in the "wind" This is Larson Made I can prove it to you if you like - your $2200 is NOT unreasonable for this mandolin... Continue reading
A: Thank you also for your input. I will post your comment. I asked for comments because I was interested in the mandolin community's take on this instrument. James
Jul 31, 2013
Q: very pretty, and Perhaps larson made; however, they Never made ANYTHING for lyon and Healy nor washburn, and the rap about them making anything regal is, uh, HIGHLY questionable.... Im the owner of the website... Continue reading
A: Hi Dan, I am happy for any input which clarifies what I said about this mandolin. I believe it is a Larson made instrument. I am not an expert by any means. If the Larsons never made anything for L&H or Washburn then was... Continue reading
Jul 29, 2013
Q: fyi this is a regal built item............
A: Thanks for your input. I was not sure. JB
Jul 27, 2013




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