Comments on: Parlor Guitars: A Brief History and Buyer’s Guide

By: David Lewis

David Lewis — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 18:08:26 +0000

Thanks to you folks for presenting a wonderful forum of creative/instructive insights and inspiration. All time and across time information, advice, and inspiration have played a significant role in my time and dreams.

By: C Bruce Hobbs

C Bruce Hobbs — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 10:57:57 +0000

Hi—Whilst I agree that the move away from dreadnought to concert size is likely to be permanent (with the exception of bluegrass), IMO the parlour thing is likely to be a passing fad. To my ears, anything 0 size or smaller and steel strung sounds boxy. I’m speaking for the UK–unlike the US we don’t tend to have campfire or beach parties–! However, I believe we could be moving toward nylon strings and parlour size then makes sense. I’m lucky enough to own an L.Panormo and an 0 size 1923 Martin–both with nylgut strings and I find I’m playing them more and more.

By: Lee A Johnson

Lee A Johnson — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 20:19:31 +0000

I play a Tacoma Olympia OP-2 Parlor, with a few modifications to improve playability.

By: Joe

Joe — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:48:42 +0000

She has a couple of other smaller bodied acoustics but my daughter bought the CP-60S earlier this year as the first purchased with her own earned money… tried it at our local music store and loved the size and the tone worked with her shift to a more folkie vibe in her playing.
Your piece covers a few entry level and moderately priced guitars but the balance of the list start at $4K. There are a whole lot more that won’t require a second mortgage… Fender also has their Paramount series PS-220E. And there’s Yamaha, Luna, Blueridge, Sigma, Recording King, Godin has multiple parlor sized guitars under their various badges – Art & Lutherie, Simon and Patrick, Seagull, La Patrie.

By: Charles

Charles — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:33:41 +0000

I have a PRS P20, absolutely beautiful guitar! Sounds great, looks great and the portability factor makes it easy to play even in your car.

By: Willi Perlik

Willi Perlik — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:58:49 +0000

Loved the article ty I do have one question, have any of you ever seen a Rotary Deluxe parlor guitar made in the 1930s and 40s ? Have seen a couple for sale however no one seems to have much info on the manufacturer or where they were made, thank you can send pics of my guitar if wanted or needed. Thanks Willi Perlik

By: Stan

Stan — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 21:53:36 +0000

Enjoyed your article! I see that you didn’t mention any Taylor parlor guitars. Any particular reason? I’m in the market for a nylon string parlor and leaning towards a Taylor 814 model. Tks.