Guitar by A. Guiot, London, ca.
1830
This is an interesting English
style guitar built by the elder member of the Guiot family, A. Guiot, in London
around 1830. It is clearly based on the Panormo design with rosewood back and
sides, a mahogany neck and head, English style tuners. The belly is fan barred
wirh 7 bars and has a Panormo style bridge.
The pearl and ebony decoration is
in the style of Louis Pons, who built a decorative Panormo-style guitar in the
1820Ős. The instrument has been fully restored in my workshop and is now in
excellent paying condition. The tone is very good across the range and the
action and neck are in perfect condition.
For Sale –$AUD 6000.00
Back before restoration
Barring of Guiot (right) compared with Panormo, 1831, (left)
