In 1904, August Larson secured a patent that looks almost boring at first glance: strips of wood glued together in layers, forming the guitar’s internal X-brace. If you have ever wondered why your modern steel string does not explode like a cheap deck...
We’re heading to Mannheim for Guitar Summit, taking place 26 – 28 September 2025 at the m:con Congress Center Rosengarten, Rosengartenplatz 2, 68161 Mannheim, Germany.
We’ll be bringing a full line-up of Larson guitars — from our core range through to...
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Behind the Design: Understanding Our Heritage and New Era Guitars
At the heart of every guitar we build lies the spirit of two remarkable innovators: Carl and August Larson. From the early 1900s through the 1940s in their Chicago workshop, the Larson...
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Bob Dylan is synonymous with a singular voice, poetic lyrics, and a revolutionary impact on folk music and beyond. While his journey famously took him through various iconic acoustic guitars – from Martins to Gibsons – a lesser-known but deeply significant...
When we think of Les Paul, the immediate image is often of his iconic Gibson signature electric guitar, solid-body innovation, and multi-track recording genius. He literally put his name on electric guitar history. Yet, before the "Log" and before his...
When the name Jimi Hendrix is uttered, the roar of a Fender Stratocaster and a wall of Marshall amps immediately comes to mind. His legacy is undeniably built on groundbreaking electric guitar innovation and electrifying stage presence. Yet, a fascinating...
