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J.F. Stetson 0-style model flat top acoustic guitar, made by the Larson Brothers, c. 1930, made in Chicago, natural lacquer finish, rosewood back and sides, spruce top; mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard.
Any discussion of the finest flat-top guitars ever made will soon enough come around to the work of Carl and August Larson in Chicago between 1900 and 1940. Here is a well-played but still excellent example of their wonderful work, in this case labeled with their own “house brand” Maurer. Larson instruments have become recognized as both uniquely desirable and historically important in recent years, and they are among the most sought-after acoustic guitars.
This guitar features medium level of appointments offered by the Larsons. The back and sides are of high-grade rosewood with a dramatic figured grain to the back. The top is very tight-grained spruce.
The Larson Brothers distinctive construction and design elements are evident in this guitar. The top and back are slightly arched; “Built under Tension” was the brothers’ descriptive phrase. The bracing is made of spruce.
Despite almost attaining its centennial, this guitar feels entirely comfortable to the modern player and makes a fair case for the Larsons being the most advanced luthiers of their day and true pioneers of the American steel-string flat-top guitar. The overall workmanship on this is neat in detail as what is seen on period Martin instruments and the design elements and creativity involved are certainly on a higher level.
Playing a Larson instrument is a unique and rewarding experience; the tone is distinctive and has a “singing” quality unlike any other flat-top guitar.
This guitar is in very nice condition considering its age. It has just a small repair on the back. It is all original (perhaps the tuners have been replaced). The guitar has had a neck reset and is now a superb player.
A nicely worn-in and great-sounding old Larson; a delight to play and hear.
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