{"product_id":"wm-b-tilton-parlor-guitar-1860s-5096","title":"Wm. B. Tilton Parlor Guitar (1860's)","description":"Wm. B. Tilton Parlor Guitar, c. 1860's, made in New York, NY, natural varnish finish, brazilian rosewood back and sides, spruce top; mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard, original black coffin case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 37 1\/4 in. (94.6 cm.), 12 1\/8 in. (30.8 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 3 7\/8 in. (9.8 cm.) in depth at side, taken at the end block. Scale length is 24 5\/8 in. (625 mm.). Width of nut is 1 15\/16 in. (49 mm.). A fairly rare example of a higher grade Tilton, this guitar will require restoration to be playable and is currently sold in as\/is condition. There are multiple grain cracks in the unusual diagonal-grain top and the neck is underset, it would benefit from a reset. The fingerboard appears to have been replaced long ago with an arched board; the bridge has been re-worked with small added side pieces (one of which is missing, but the glue mark remains). The original internal strut and decorative plate in the soundhole (\"Tilton's Improvements\") are intact. A small area of the binding is missing on the back, and there are open seams around the edges. Tuners are original, tailpiece appears of 1920-30's vintage. This would be an interesting project for a hobbyist or professional luthier with an interest in 19th century American guitars. Includes the original coffin case, generally intact but the latches are not functional. Original Artifact. Unrestored Condition.","brand":"Wm. B. Tilton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853470683276,"sku":"5096","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_42954532-1136-4f81-a1c0-b574698e9e4c.jpg?v=1774339367","url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/products\/wm-b-tilton-parlor-guitar-1860s-5096","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}