Howe Orme / Cylinder Top / 1890 / Natural / Guitar For Sale
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After having had a Larson Brothers guitar in stock recently, I thought I’d played the best sounding acoustic ever. Until now. This Howe Orme is just amazing. The Adirondack Spruce top has a Cylinder design which looks very unusual, and sounds unbelievable. The Brazilian Rosewood back and sides are far more traditional, and just beautiful to look at. Then there’s the neck join – it’s attached by a hinge and a wood dowel, and two capstan bolts allow you to change the action to whatever you want. A design way ahead of it’s time. And the sound – just magnificent. It’s open and clear, really detailed and subtle. A thing of beauty, a real rarity, a piece of history, and a really cool guitar. As you’d expect from a 130 year old guitar, there are a few age related crack repairs, all tight, and still allow the body to resonate and sustain very impressively. The playability is great, with a comfortable feeling neck and easy action. So, a piece of history, ahead of it’s time, that doesn’t feel like you need kid gloves to play. It comes in a Hiscox flight case.
Glenns Guitars, UK 
Welcome to Glenn's Guitars here on Vintage & Rare. After many years in the industry, and having been fortunate enough to have worked in Hanks and The Acoustic Centre - probably London's two foremost acoustic guitar shops - I decided to do my own thing.
I have a passion for used and vintage acoustic guitars; nearly new second hand guitars because they can represent a bargain compared to the price of a new guitar, older and vintage guitars because they tend to have more character and can often become an investment.
You will notice when viewing my stock list my taste in guitars, as I only sell guitars that I genuinely like - and there are certain brands noticeable by their absence. I am a huge fan of older Gibson, Martin and Guild acoustics, but also more boutique brands such as Lowden and Collings.
I will consider part exchange if it makes your desired guitar a little easier to afford. I also offer a guitar finding service, if there's something specific you're looking for.
If you are happy to buy over the internet, I will send you as many high resolution photos and as much information about the guitar you're interested in as I can. If you can get to me - I'm based in Enfield, only 30 minutes from London Liverpool Street Station - you can always make an appointment with me and come and try some of the guitars out first.
I accept payment by Paypal, bank transfer, cheque and of course cash.
