Hi all. New member and I haven’t touched a ukulele in about 55 years. Several years ago my brother in law was clearing out his dads basement and found this ukulele. He was going to throw it out as one tuner was missing and it had no strings. I play finger style guitar and he asked if I wanted it. I said sure and put it in my closet for 3 or 4 years but never really looked at it. Last week I picked it up and looked it over. It appears to be all mahogany but not sure what the fretboard is. The saddle and nut are dark brown and show some wear but are not damaged. The only damage is the missing tuning peg and 2 cracked tuning keys. Imprinted on the back of the headstock is:
UG LYON & HEALY MAKERS CHICAGO U.S.A. WASHBURN
I can’t see find a serial number.
I Googled Lyon & Healy and it appears they now only make harps. I ordered new tuners and strings and will try to learn to play it. Anyone have any more information on this?
UG LYON & HEALY MAKERS CHICAGO U.S.A. WASHBURN
I can’t see find a serial number.
I Googled Lyon & Healy and it appears they now only make harps. I ordered new tuners and strings and will try to learn to play it. Anyone have any more information on this?
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