Vintage Parlor Guitar - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T11:11:14Zhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/vintage-parlor-guitar?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A157023&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIan, there are many on the fo…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2016-03-07:2177249:Comment:1568672016-03-07T18:00:05.706Zonewenthttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/onewent
<p>Ian, there are many on the forum here that are highly skilled and do this work, and you could ship the guitar. Or, let us know where you live, and we could suggest someone in your area where you could drive. I don't take in outside work, since I have enough of my own.</p>
<p>Not the best idea to 'experiment' on such a clean guitar, especially with a neck set, since it takes some three dimensional thinking, not to mention hot steam and sharp tools! I started with flea market beaters, so the…</p>
<p>Ian, there are many on the forum here that are highly skilled and do this work, and you could ship the guitar. Or, let us know where you live, and we could suggest someone in your area where you could drive. I don't take in outside work, since I have enough of my own.</p>
<p>Not the best idea to 'experiment' on such a clean guitar, especially with a neck set, since it takes some three dimensional thinking, not to mention hot steam and sharp tools! I started with flea market beaters, so the loss, if I messed up, was mitigated. Tom</p> Definitely needs a neck set.…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2016-03-07:2177249:Comment:1569402016-03-07T17:24:18.442ZIan Kremenhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/IanKremen
Definitely needs a neck set. My question is where can I get this done? I have built guitars of my own so I could learn how to but I'm not sure if I would want to experiment on a 100 year old piece.
Definitely needs a neck set. My question is where can I get this done? I have built guitars of my own so I could learn how to but I'm not sure if I would want to experiment on a 100 year old piece. Good call I took the string c…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2016-03-07:2177249:Comment:1568662016-03-07T17:20:49.069ZIan Kremenhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/IanKremen
Good call I took the string completely off to prevent anymore damage
Good call I took the string completely off to prevent anymore damage Thanks for the additional ima…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2016-03-07:2177249:Comment:1570272016-03-07T17:13:27.225Zonewenthttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/onewent
<p>Thanks for the additional images Ian. Amazing how it survived 100 years in that condition. Couple of things to note. First, the neck is askew in relation to the body. My guess is that the neck came very loose and shifted, since I see a gap in the heel. Not uncommon for a loose neck, but I only hope the neck block didn't give way to cause the shift. Not doubt it would not have left the factory like that, even for a student-grade instrument.</p>
<p>Also, the action is a mile high,…</p>
<p>Thanks for the additional images Ian. Amazing how it survived 100 years in that condition. Couple of things to note. First, the neck is askew in relation to the body. My guess is that the neck came very loose and shifted, since I see a gap in the heel. Not uncommon for a loose neck, but I only hope the neck block didn't give way to cause the shift. Not doubt it would not have left the factory like that, even for a student-grade instrument.</p>
<p>Also, the action is a mile high, indicating the need for a neck set.</p>
<p>I'm thinking the body is solid birch, and the back is faux-painted to give the impression of graining. Like Doc stated above, you can look inside to see for sure. From the pics, I'd guess the neck is cedar. Top is spruce, but I can't really tell the difference between Adi and Sitka, but in those days Adi ruled.</p>
<p>The look of the neck heel sure looks like Lyon & Healy / Washburn the way it comes to a sharp point, but to reiterate Doc's thought, who made it does not really factor into its value. That's more condition/materials. These little parlor guitars are easy to find, and not sought out like the 'name brand' guitars like Martin et al..Tom</p>
<p></p> Hi Ian,
Great photos. Nic…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2016-03-07:2177249:Comment:1567552016-03-07T00:12:32.362ZDoc Rathwellhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DocRathwell
<p>Hi Ian,</p>
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<p> Great photos. Nice to see it in the natural light. The back is some sort of quilt, very possibly laminate. I tend to lean towards maple for so much figure but there is a chance it could be birch or possibly something else. One would look inside to see if the quilting figure is present to match the exterior as well to get a better idea of the natural appearance of the wood. The sides seem plain and I think are very likely birch. I think the top is Sitka, the grain…</p>
<p>Hi Ian,</p>
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<p> Great photos. Nice to see it in the natural light. The back is some sort of quilt, very possibly laminate. I tend to lean towards maple for so much figure but there is a chance it could be birch or possibly something else. One would look inside to see if the quilting figure is present to match the exterior as well to get a better idea of the natural appearance of the wood. The sides seem plain and I think are very likely birch. I think the top is Sitka, the grain gets rather tight to be Adi but being an early instrument, it may be. The neck, I think is quite possibly Spanish cedar...maybe mahogany but I'm leaning towards the cedar.</p>
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<p>Best wishes,</p>
<p>Doc</p> Hi Ian,
While it is a pos…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2016-03-07:2177249:Comment:1569332016-03-07T00:00:12.799ZDoc Rathwellhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DocRathwell
<p>Hi Ian,</p>
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<p> While it is a possibility, it is also a possibility that other companies such as Lyon & Healy, Haynes et al, as mentioned by Tom, also manufactured the instrument. Referring to it as a Ditson is, in my opinion, a fair statement. I doubt the label is a manipulation and the manufacturer isn't a make or break concern as much as assessing the instrument for what it is, is.</p>
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<p>Best,</p>
<p>Doc</p>
<p>Hi Ian,</p>
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<p> While it is a possibility, it is also a possibility that other companies such as Lyon & Healy, Haynes et al, as mentioned by Tom, also manufactured the instrument. Referring to it as a Ditson is, in my opinion, a fair statement. I doubt the label is a manipulation and the manufacturer isn't a make or break concern as much as assessing the instrument for what it is, is.</p>
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<p>Best,</p>
<p>Doc</p> Hi Ian,
If the strings ha…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2016-03-06:2177249:Comment:1570232016-03-06T23:54:53.580ZDoc Rathwellhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DocRathwell
<p>Hi Ian,</p>
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<p> If the strings have tension, loosen them off..it will only worsen the situation.</p>
<p> Best wishes,</p>
<p>Doc</p>
<p>Hi Ian,</p>
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<p> If the strings have tension, loosen them off..it will only worsen the situation.</p>
<p> Best wishes,</p>
<p>Doc</p> some high resolution photos h…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2016-03-06:2177249:Comment:1568632016-03-06T23:26:18.804ZIan Kremenhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/IanKremen
<p>some high resolution photos <a href="http://imgur.com/a/F4ZT5" target="_blank">http://imgur.com/a/F4ZT5</a></p>
<p>some high resolution photos <a href="http://imgur.com/a/F4ZT5" target="_blank">http://imgur.com/a/F4ZT5</a></p> High res photos http://imgur.…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2016-03-06:2177249:Comment:1569312016-03-06T23:25:52.829ZIan Kremenhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/IanKremen
<p>High res photos <a href="http://imgur.com/a/F4ZT5" target="_blank">http://imgur.com/a/F4ZT5</a></p>
<p>High res photos <a href="http://imgur.com/a/F4ZT5" target="_blank">http://imgur.com/a/F4ZT5</a></p> Here's a link to some high re…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2016-03-06:2177249:Comment:1568622016-03-06T23:25:29.721ZIan Kremenhttps://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/IanKremen
<p>Here's a link to some high res photos <a href="http://imgur.com/a/F4ZT5" target="_blank">http://imgur.com/a/F4ZT5</a></p>
<p>Here's a link to some high res photos <a href="http://imgur.com/a/F4ZT5" target="_blank">http://imgur.com/a/F4ZT5</a></p>