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Rare Antique C. BRUNO NEW YORK Flat Top Acoustic Parlor Guitar. Beautiful!

$ 1320

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country//Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Brand: C. BRUNO NEW YORK
  • Model: Flat Top
  • Similar to guitars made by:: Oscar Schmidt, Martin, Washburn
  • Dexterity: Right-Handed
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • String Configuration: 6 String
  • Era: Late 1800's to early 1900's
  • Body Type: Parlor acoustic
  • Condition: Bridge separation from body. Several cracks on the soundboard. Scratches, scuffs, stains and other signs of age and wear. Please look carefully at the photos

    Description

    I have for sale a genuine antique C. Bruno acoustic parlor guitar.
    It is known as "flat top" model. I believe it was made in the late 1800's in New York City
    As you can see from the photos, it is well worn and used
    It has interesting features like mother of pearl inlays for the sound hole
    It does have some issues:
    The bridge has lifted from the soundboard (see last photo) so I have not fully tuned the strings to avoid further damage
    The soundboard has warped up a little and there are some cracks. (see photo# 11 and additional photos below)
    Also the tuning peg for 3rd "G" string is slipping.
    The dimensions are approximately:  36" long, 11 5/8" wide, and 3 1/2" thick body
    Otherwise the guitar has a nice action and produces a great sound for it's size
    I will also include a case (see photo below)
    This is a rare, masterfully crafted musical instrument. That has a true sense of history and tradition
    I believe with some work, this guitar can be a museum quality piece
    Thanks for looking!
    *Please check out additional photos below: