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- Dyer 1922 Style 6 Harp Guitar
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- Original Dyer harp guitar made by the Larson Brothers in 1922.
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- Serial number 917
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- DESCRIPTION
- Serial number 917 dates to approximately
1922. The Dyer harp guitar was the quintessential Larson creation and a
tour de force of audio dynamic design. Beautifully crafted X- braced
flattop with gourd shaped bass chamber and two sound holes. It is
amazingly light and comfortable to play (weighs only 5 1/2 lbs). This
one is a Style 6 (moderately fancy appointments). All major parts are
original including bridge, saddles, nut, tuners, frets, and end pin.
Ebony bridge pins and ivoroid sub bass nuts are fine custom made
replacements. Modern geared Planetary tuners were installed on the sub
bass head without any modification of the original stock. The original
Grover friction tuners are included.
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- Even playing it just as a six string the
effect of the bass chamber and overtones of the sub bass strings is
amazing: deep, resonant, FORTISSIMO. Maybe the finest sounding flat top
guitar ever made. In addition, it is also an excellent player.
LARSON BRACES
Larson guitars are known for their laminated
braces...
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