1910s Maurer (Larson) X-Braced Parlor Guitar

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Overview: It's x-braced, bears the Maurer brand, and appears to be a Larson Brothers product. It sounds gorgeous, plays like a champ, and looks the biz. I love the purfling and rosette details and the Brazilian rosewood on the back and sides has a nice, ruddy glow to it with a ton of pretty grain.

The bridge appears to either be a a modified original as it came with a compensated saddle slot. Yip!

Its next owner of will have to enjoy a wider nut and larger neck, however, though the board is radiused which makes it feel a bit more modern. Fingerpickers? This may be your cup of tea.

Repairs included: When this first came in, it was playing alright, but it did need some fretwork, saddle work, setup, and lots of cleats (thanks Jose and Jacobi) to get healthy. It's playing spot-on and ready to go, though, now!

• Weight: 3 lbs 0 oz
• Scale length: 24"
• Nut width: 1 7/8"
• Neck shape: fuller-big V
• Board radius: 10"
• Depth at first fret: 1.01"
• Depth at seventh fret: 1.13"
• Body width: 12 5/8"
• Body depth: 3 3/4"
• Top wood: solid spruce
• Back & sides wood: solid Brazilian rosewood
• Bracing type: x
• Bridge: ebony
• Fretboard: ebony
• Neck wood: mahogany
• Action height at 12th fret: 3/32” bass 1/16” treble (fast, spot-on)
• String gauges: 46w-10
• Truss rod: none
• Neck relief: straight
• Fret style: narrow/low

Condition notes: It has a variety of tight hairline cracks on the back that are repaired and cleated. The center seam below the bridge on top has been reglued and cleated. The bridge has been modified to have a drop-in saddle slot. We added side dots, I think. The finish itself is in fantastic shape for such an old box -- though you will find light scuffing, scratching, and whatnot here and there.

It comes with: It's got a nice, newer, hard case.

Consignor tag: BGIM