THE LARSONS' CREATIONS GUITARS & MANDOLINS: CENTENNIAL EDITION (SOFT- COVER BOOK/CD) (v. 1)
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (513 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1574242121 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 312 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Stahl, and under their own name, and their highly collectible creations are considered today to be some of the finest ever made. Dyer & Bro., Wm. Lovingly researched and written by Robert Hartman, grandson of Carl Larson, The Larsons' Creations contains many beautiful color photos of these artful instruments, classic advertisements and catalogs, and a CD featuring guitarist Muriel Anderson playing 11 songs on 11 Larson instruments. Includes 16 pages of full-color photos!. This book is an account of two brothers who were premier producers of stringed instruments in the early part of this century. Swedish immigrant cabinet makers Carl and August Larson made instruments under the brand names of Maurer, Prairie State, Euphonon, W.J. C. (Guitar)
Very comprehensive and well done. Amazing amount of information for folks interested in the Larson brothers work. Appears to be everything that's currently known about these brothers including the family's history, company records, instrument plans as well as great pics of many of the instruments they made.. Amazing Research for a wonderful book Steven de Haas Great book. Very well written giving excellent information not previously acailable on these remarkable instruments!. Tracy Patterson said Five Stars. Great informational book.