Lyon and Healy / Washburn parlor

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Sexy lil'ol' box!! Bet she can sing the blues alright.....
Congrats even, looks like she was well worthy of the TLC.
 
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evenkeel said:
.......The bridge and saddle were made by hand.

Doing a bit of research I now believe the guitar was made in 1929/30 right around the time when Washburn was going out of business and the name/equipment was sold to Regal. The guitar is marked Lyon and Healy in the sound hole and embossed Washburn on the back of the headstock. Some of the design elements, shape of the bridge for example, are like Regal. ......

Out of curiosity, how close is this replacement bridge to the original? Were you able to find an example for a pattern? Nice project, EK. Well done.

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Looks like a beauty! Good for you for saving that one. 8)
 

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Sweet! I've been watching for a parlor guitar, but have not yet done anything. Nice repairs on yours!

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