I picked up a parlor guitar dating from the 1890s. It is in completely playable condition, even though it’s on the order of 120 years old.
The price was $750, which is incredible given that an electric from the 1960s goes for a couple thousand.
The plan is to incorporate this into my live set, along with my electric guitar and my 1920s L3. The music for the set ranges from 1800-1900. All together these materials will tell a story about the early development of American music and the prehistory of blues, jazz, country and rock.
See the entire photoset for a detailed look.
That is very old acoustic guitar..Small body and I guess you are quiet lucky to have such a guitar. 120 yo. Wow.