Unknown Parlor Guitar is a better suited to experienced shoppers acoustic guitars listing with marketplace-sourced data. C.1880s Parlor Guitar w/ Hardshell Case currently sits around 1850 USD. Likely built in the Vogtland area (near the German/Czech border) sometime in the late 1870s or 1880s, this lightweight parlor guitar has a 24.4 inch scale length and 1.69 inch nut width. Marketplace data is richer on listing context, but it needs more buyer verification. Good visual coverage for spot-checking the item. Marketplace listing quality varies by seller, so condition and included items still need verification.
Fit: More appropriate for experienced buyers who already know the role this piece of gear needs to play.
Who it is for: Shoppers who already understand the role of this acoustic guitars and want a more deliberate purchase.
Who should skip it: Skip it if you are still figuring out the basics and need the simplest possible first purchase path.
Key details
Why this is interesting
- Good visual coverage for spot-checking the item.
Best use cases
- live-performance
- tone-shaping
- songwriting
What you will likely need with it
- picks
- instrument cable if pickup-equipped
- stand
Watchouts
- Marketplace listing quality varies by seller, so condition and included items still need verification.
- Condition is listed as Good, so cosmetic and functional checks matter.
- Structured specifications are limited, so compatibility details may need manual confirmation.
- There is little or no review coverage attached to this source record.
Questions to verify before buying
- Can you confirm exactly what is included in the sale and show it in current photos?
- Are there any functional issues, repairs, or missing parts not shown in the listing?
- Can you provide close-up photos of wear points, serial numbers, and any modifications?
- Can you confirm the core specs that matter for compatibility in this setup?
- Is this still available and has anything changed since the listing was posted?
Source: reverb · Acoustic Guitars / Parlor
Original source price: 1850 USD · Shopify draft price: 2534.50 CAD
