This book is the first of its kind to report on washburn guitars. My father is actually the mandolin addicted in the family. This book is the first of its kind to report on washburn guitars, mandolins, banjos and ukuleles made before 1940. The m118sw echos the trends in mandolin styles of the early 20 century and remains the popular style today. The vintage guitar collecting market continues to grow. It was all dusty hanging on a wall and when i played it, i just couldnt resist giving it a home. I am personally interested in the era from the 1850s to early 1900s and this book is a treasure trove. Tell us what else you do know and the musical instrument appraiser will be able to better assist you. Healy mandolin has a spruce top, maple back and sides, and a mahogany neck. They are rare not even mentioned in huberts washburn book and from what i could learn, were made for only a couple of years in the early 20s.
Lyon and healy mandolin peter coombe mandolins and guitars. For more information about this model and brand, we want to refer you to an excellent reference book titled washburn. Catalogue of the washburn guitars, mandolins, zithers. Made for washburn it has lyon and healy on the tailpiece, washburn on the label in 1936 it is all original including the case. Photos by ff its hard to argue with a well executed classic design. Guitars, mandolins, banjos and ukuleles 1883 1940 by hubert pleijsier. The one piece bridge as opposed to the two piece usual style also creates a richer voicing and timbre and more unrestricted vibrational access to the sound box. The back is made of fourtyfour rosewood ribs separated by celluloid spacers. The tuners and the intricately engraved tailpiece are original.
My washburn book is missing in action somewhere in the house so im. It contains detailed information about more than 450 instrument styles, serial numbering schemes and estimated production totals. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. The fretboard is straight with minimal fret wear and the instrument plays smoothly. I have seen several variations of the style c mandolins. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. The back has medium figure birdseye while there is some small fi.
His record book lists 45 mandolins, most made during the 1940s with serial. A coombe classical model mandolin is in fact based on and constructed similar to the original lyon and healy, because i have studied the originals very closely. They built an enormous range of products, from studentgrade guitars to some of the most respected mandolins of the early 20 th century, plus banjos, ukuleles and just about anything with strings in between. This mandolin shows virtually no sign of having been played, no scratches on the pickguard. I prefer the italian mandolin sound from this type of mandolin. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Their instruments were often beautiful, original and wonderful sounding. Prewar instrument styles by hubert pleijsier 2008, centerstream publishing, which we found invaluable.
Washburn lyon and healy style c mandolin tonys reverb. Country blues picking in e on lyon and healy columbus duration. This version is called the style a professional and it was, indeed, professional in every way possible. The piccolo or sopranino mandolin is a rare member of the family, tuned one octave above the mandola and one fourth above the mandolin c 4 g 4 d 5 a 5. Unfollow lyon healy mandolin to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. One of this instruments in particular captured his.
The black binding and oval soundhole also reached back to the 20s as did the solid spruce and. A classic mandolin for classical players and much more. The first section is played on a style b mandolin, and the second section is played on a style a. Go to the 4 string playing advice forum here and youll get some idea of what is currently turning tenor players on. The mandolin has twenty frets, two of which extend over the sound hole. Lyon and healy style two point archtop mandolin posted on sunday, 16 september, 2012 leave a comment this is only my second attempt at a carved front and back instrument and its been a long time in the making.
Lyon and healy style two point archtop mandolin ian chisholm. As far as i can discern from the book, there is an asymmetrical a style dated 1921 before that date they. The a style was the top of the line, beautifully made with a scroll headstock and all models had a patented design engraved tailpiece. Lyon and healy mandolin 1920s1930s natural reverb see more. His record book lists 45 mandolins, most made during the. Huberts book has dates for the 3 different headstock styles if youre interested. I gathered this information from the book washburn prewar instrument styles.
Many makers claim to make a mandolin based on on influenced by the lyon and healy s, but in fact have nothing much in common apart from the body shape. As with gibson and other makers, the models varied more in decoration than tone or playability. Today best known for concert harps, the companys chicago headquarters and manufacturing facility contains a showroom and concert hall. Beautiful figured maple, and impeccable workmanship with all the trimmings. A gorgeous 32page color photo section of the most collectibles will make this. Jul 19, 2016 i just saw this one in the new vintage listings at folkway music. Similar in some ways to the fanciful, violinscroll headstock style a, and the two point style b, the style c. It has a large, carved ebonylike pickguard and is in good original condition. This is the version having the asymmetrical points and no metal extension on the lower treble side. Bound ebony fretboard with a inch scale and the stylish headstock and engraved tailpiece cover. Unfollow lyon healy banjo to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Lyon and healy style a mandolin, banjo, lyon, musical instruments, 1920s. How come we never find these gems hidden under the bed or in.
Healys catalogue of their collection of rare old violins. The scope of this book is amazing, it traces the history of the mandolin from prehistoric to modern times. The m118sw echos the trends in mandolin styles of the early 20th century and remains the popular style today. Healy began the company in 1864 as a sheet music shop.
Beginners harp book 1 lhs ground in f with variations lhs around the clock suite lhs 20 etudes vingt celebres etudes, vol. Lyon healy, washburn parent company in the 19 century, was the first american manufacturer of mandolins and washburn began making mandolins in 1887. Jan 08, 2015 lyon and healy mandolin from the 1920s. Washburn used, 1925 1928 style a professional mandolin. As far as i can discern from the book, there is an asymmetrical a style dated 1921 before that date they were symmetrical and. The cap over the tuners and the elevated fingerrest are carved from hard rubber, a material that isnt seen too much in the vintage instruments. Martin mandolin 1935 a style honduran mahogany great player ships free vintage 1930s kel kroydon mandolin with case. Equal parts beauty, tone, and rarity, the lyon and healy style a mandocello is truly among the most aweinspiring instruments ever to have come through our front doors here at folkway.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. My tango banjo is fancier and also more desirable because of extra bling and the appeal to mandolin players. One of our favorite ovalsoundhole mandolin styles, and the best version of that style as well since it has the asymmetrical body points and the classy. That said, i am listing it as a project because has separations on the back and neck some other cracking dips near soundhole. I am by trade a guitar player, but have played some friends mandolins from time to time.
Its no where near as flambouyant as the gibson f5, but its original price was just about the same. Lyon and healy banjomandolin 1920s kennys gear outlet. This one is in excellent shape with the much coveted tailpiece and cover and the original case. Use our search engine to find just the piece youre looking forsearch by keyword s. Lyon and healy mandolin reverb is the marketplace for musicians to buy and sell used, vintage, and new music gear online. I have frequently visted the site for information but just recently signed up. He is a fine player and has a good knowledge of italian mandolins we live in italy. Lyon and healy was one of the great guitar, banjo and mandolin makers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.