Why have you never heard of the <em>Larson Brothers?</em>

A forgotten chapter of American guitar history

Why have you never heard of the Larson Brothers?

Discover the forgotten story connecting Larson Brothers with Les Paul, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash and more.

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Inside The Guide

Discover the remarkable people, instruments and innovations that shaped the Larson Brothers legacy.

01

Les Paul

How a Larson-built instrument played a role in one of the earliest electric guitar experiments.

02

Bob Dylan & Johnny Cash

The story behind the Larson-built Euphonon gifted by Cash to Dylan.

03

Jimi Hendrix

A remarkable chapter in the continuing journey of a historic Larson guitar.

04

Eric Bibb

A modern artist carrying the Larson tradition forward.

05

Historic Patents

The innovations that helped shape the future of acoustic guitar design.

06

The New Collection

Discover the instruments inspired by one of guitar history's most important names.

The beginning

The story begins in Chicago

Before the Larson name returned, their guitars were already out in the world under names like Maurer, Stahl, Euphonon, Prairie State and Dyer. Built in Chicago from 1900, these instruments helped shape the sound and strength of the American steel-string guitar.

  • After Martin and before Gibson
  • Born in Chicago in 1900
  • Innovators of the steel-string era
  • Played by professionals across America
  • Revered by collectors today
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The return

Some Stories Deserve Another Chapter

Today, Larson Brothers Guitars is being revived through a new generation of instruments inspired by the innovation, craftsmanship and spirit of the originals.

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Choosing a Larson

Body Shapes & Tonewoods

Learn how Concert, OO, OOO and OM body shapes pair with Larson tonewoods, and find the voice that feels right for your playing.

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The new collection

The Story Continues

Inspired by the innovations of Carl and August Larson, the new Larson Brothers collection carries that legacy forward for today’s players.

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