PROJECT: Wurlitzer “Conservatory” parlor guitar, 1910-1920 - high action - $300 (San Francisco Mission District)

PROJECT: Wurlitzer “Conservatory” parlor guitar, 1910-1920 - high action 1

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condition: good

make / manufacturer: Lyin & Hesly

model name / number: Wurlitzer Conservatory

size / dimensions: Parlor

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The Rudolph Wurlitzer Co. (Cincinnati OH, 1853-1985) distributed musical instruments and, later, coin jukeboxes. Guitars were made by Lyon & Healy and, briefly, C. F. Martin (only 300 models, circa 1924).

The “Conservatory” was a higher-end model intended for teachers, and probably dates from the 1910s to 1920s.

Spruce top, quarter-sawn dark Danish oak back and sides. Guitar shows the usual wear - hey, it’s over 100 years old after all! - and, as it typical with these later, non-truss rod guitars, has high action.

The tone is boxy … and quite loud for a small guitar … ideal for folk or blues guitar.

Comes with a chipboard case that has been modified to correct a dented cover.

Cash only.

post id: 7997219460

posted: 2026-11-08 05:32

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PROJECT: Wurlitzer “Conservatory” parlor guitar, 1910-1920 - high...

The Rudolph Wurlitzer Co. (Cincinnati OH, 1853-1985) distributed musical instruments and, later, coin jukeboxes. Guitars were made by Lyon & Healy and, briefly, C. F. Martin (only 300 models,...