C. Bruno Parlor 1893, Natural

This 1893 C. Bruno Parlor is a remarkable survivor from the early days of the American guitar trade. Its Natural finish and compact body give it the understated look of a late-19th-century parlor guitar, while its long history of use is reflected in the extensive restoration work it has received. The guitar has had a neck reset, compression refret, bridge reglue, replacement bridge plate cap, saddle, and pins, along with four loose braces and several top and back cracks carefully repaired. Thanks to this work, it is well maintained for an instrument of its age and remains a fascinating example of a 19th-century American guitar.