“The Kerschner Unique tailpiece was available in four, five and six string versions and became standard appointment on all Washburn banjos made after 1923. In 1889 they began to make violins, pianos, mandolins, and harps, and guitars under the Washburn brand, soon becoming one of the largest musical instrument manufacturers of the time. Healy came to Chicago to found a sheet music shop. In the early 1800s, when CF Martin first began manufacturing guitars, headstocks were beautiful swirly cuts of wood with delicate tuners and engraved decorations. In 1864, George Washburn Lyon and Patrick J. “5-ply hardwood shell, mahogany finish, 22 brackets, one piece mahogany finished neck w/ ebony heelcap, unbound 17-fret…ebony fingerboard.” It has 4 pearl dots 1 at frets 5, 7, 10, and 12. Many of the brands that have been manufactured since the mid-20th century have a mark that is either the name of the guitar company or its logo. No marks of the word Washburn appear anywhere on the instrument.įits the description of a Washburn Style E as described in, “Washburn Prewar Instrument Styles, Guitars, Mandolins, Banjos and Ukuleles,” by Hubert Pleijsier: Marked on dowel: American Conservatory 4875 No.
Marked on tailpiece: Lyon and Healy Makers - Chicago, U.S.A.
Lyon and healy banjo makers mark serial numbers#
As far as I can determine, early Washburn serial numbers were pretty. In 1880, frustrated with the lack of volume available from some of the makers, including Martin, they broke away from Ditson, and in 1883 set up a manufacturing business which included banjos, mandolins and a few guitars to initially suppliment the instruments they distrubuted for others. Healy were sent to Chicago by Oliver Ditson to set up his Mid West musical instrument wholesale business and among their suppliers was C F Martin.
Kerschner Unique tailpiece with patent date of 12-29-14, 5-9-16 The Lyon & Healy Company was the Chicago branch of the Oliver. In 1864 George Washburn Lyon and Patrick J. It has been well cared for and has new strings and is in playing shape. Everything original except for bridge and tuning pegs. Every guitar or bass you purchase from Musicians Friend (electric or acoustic, New or Open Box) includes two years of protection from manufacturer defects.
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