![]() The brand in the back strip states “MADE BY LYON & HEALY CHICAGO ILL. You can see the filled screwholes in the bottom where the tailpiece used to be. ![]() Originally it had a tailpiece & floating bridge, now it has a fixed bridge of the appropriate style. ![]() My knowledge of L&H guitars is limited, after all, they don’t turn up everyday! I’ll leave string choice to the new owner. Although they work fine, why keep them if they aren’t? Of course i may be totally wrong, you obviously have more experience of these than me. Also the ‘upside down’ tuner cogs date it earlier. I thought the ink stamp is a model or style number. I personally own a L&H of the same year with a bigger body but not in such a good shape and a 1912 Washburn. They will save the top and provide the perfect vintage sound of these instruments. This was made to strengthen the body, and at the time it was not a way to cut costs… It is not braced for modern steel strings so I would recommand Thomastik rope core or spectrum extra light. Although it is possible that the back is solid, sides are for sure laminated like all L&H of this period. ![]() Hi from Paris, The serial number places your guitar in early 1926. Here is a Lyon & Healy parlour or parlor guitar made around late 1800’s, 1900? If you can help with dating it, please let me know. I have just been informed it may be early 1926. ![]()
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