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Original Larson guitars that have managed to stand the test of time are still among the very special, rare and sought-after vintage steelstring acoustic guitars made in the USA. The reason for this is, of course, the great sound of these handcrafted instruments, but also the high standard of innovation and quality that the Larson Bros have set with their instruments.
When the company was dissolved in the early 1940s after many successful years, the world of guitars lost an important manufacturer.
This makes it all the more exciting that this important brand is finally experiencing a new era!
The new Larson Masterbuilt series brings this legendary brand back to life: Historic Larson models such as the “Stahl OO”, the classic “OM” or the “Grand OM” are made entirely by hand by master builder Klaus Eilken, combining the unmistakable style of historic Larson guitars with small modern features.
The result is really impressive and sounds fantastic!
That’s why we at Munich Guitar Company are proud to be one of the first dealers in Germany to offer you a great selection of Larson Masterbuilt instruments.
The first two instruments have already arrived and can now be tested in our showroom. More exciting guitars from Larson Bros will be arriving shortly.
Here you can find our currently available Larson Bros guitars:
https://guitars.de/westerngitarre/larson-bros/
The Enduring Legacy of Larson Guitars
The Larson brothers, Carl and August, Swedish immigrant craftspeople, played a pivotal yet often understated role in shaping the American acoustic steel-string guitar. Active from around 1900 until World War II, they set high standards for structural integrity and tonal excellence, innovations that still resonate today.
Uniquely, the Larsons rarely branded their own names on their meticulously crafted instruments. Instead, their creations were sold under various company names like Maurer, Stahl, Prairie State, Euphonon, Dyer, Stetson, and Bruno. This “white-label” approach allowed their groundbreaking designs to reach a wide market through established channels, prioritising craft over direct brand recognition.
Today, modern luthiers are actively recreating Larson models, a testament to the timelessness of their engineering principles and the superior sonic characteristics of their instruments.
