Larson Brothers “Stetson” 1929 – parlor style flat top acoustic guitar, made by the Larson Brothers in Chicago. Natural lacquer finish, rosewood back and sides, spruce top; mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard.

Any discussion of the finest flat-top guitars ever made will soon enough come around to the work of Carl and August Larson in Chicago between 1900 and 1940. Here is a well-played but still excellent example of their wonderful work, in this case labeled with their own “house brand” C.F. Stetson. Larson instruments have become recognized as both uniquely desirable and historically important in recent years, and they are among the most sought-after acoustic guitars.

This guitar features medium level of appointments offered by the Larsons. The back and sides are of high-grade rosewood with a dramatic figured grain to the back. The top is very tight-grained spruce. It is a smaller parlor style model with a scale length of 610 mm and a nut width of 42 mm. Acording to the specs and the information of the previous owner, we could date this guitar to 1929.

Playing a Larson instrument is a unique and rewarding experience; the tone is distinctive and has a “singing” quality unlike any other flat-top guitar. 

This guitar is in very nice condition considering its age. It has just some small repairs and a replaced bridge. It is all original. The guitar has had a neck reset and plays nicely up and down the neck.

A nicely worn-in and great-sounding old Larson; a delight to play and hear.