Rare 1930s/40s European Parlour Guitar – Stunning Birdseye Maple – Diagonal Fretboard

For sale is an exceptionally rare and visually striking unlabelled parlour guitar, likely originating from the master workshops of Germany or Eastern Europe (Markneukirchen style) during the pre-war era.

This is a vintage piece for buyers who know their European tonewoods. The back and sides are crafted from a beautiful Birdseye Maple, providing a bright, immediate, and "hi-fi" tonal response. The most unique feature is the diagonal (fan) fretboard extension over the soundhole—a classic design that allows for extra reach on the high strings while keeping the soundhole clear.

At a featherweight 1 kg, this is an incredibly resonant instrument. I am selling due to a lack of space. With its Art Deco metal tailpiece and floating bridge, it is a dream for recording, slide work, or as a standout stage piece.

Features & Technical Details:

• Origin: European (Likely German/Austro-Hungarian).

• Weight: 1 kg – Featherweight and very responsive.

• Tonewoods: Rare Birdseye Maple back and sides; fine-grained spruce top.

• Fretboard: Unique diagonal extension over the soundhole.

• Bridge System: Fixed

Condition & Shipping:

• Condition: Beautiful, honest patina with weather checking appropriate for an 80+ year-old instrument. Structurally stable.

• Case: Includes a basic, low-tier gigbag.

• Packaging: I take shipping very seriously; this guitar will be very carefully and securely packed.

Please take a look at my other ads as well, as I am reducing my collection.