Bronson's Radio Grand Model Hawaiian Acoustic Guitar, made by Regal, c. 1937, made in Chicago, sunburst top, dark back and sides finish, mahogany back and sides, spruce top.
A very attractive squareneck Hawaiian guitar from the mid-late 1930's; subtle sunburst top, flamed tortoise celluloid pickguard, and bound top and back with multibound soundhole. "Bronson's Radio Grand" stenciled in gold on solid headstock. Bronson was a spin-off from Oahu, and similarly sold Hawaiian guitar lessons and the instruments to play on. This one is nicer than many similar instruments, and was a higher-grade student guitar with a good sound.
Overall length is 37 1/4 in. (94.6 cm.), 14 5/16 in. (36.4 cm.) width, and 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm.) in depth at side, taken at the end block. Scale length is 25 in. (635 mm.). Width of nut is 1 7/8 in. (48 mm.).
Very fine overall with a well-done but oversized bridge replacement. Very little wear; a nice-sounding, solid-wood, prewar Hawaiian guitar at a budget price. Excellent Condition.
