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Founded in Chicago in 1864, George Washburn Lyon and Patrick J. Healy built their first instrument – a harp – in the year 1889. This partnership quickly became the Washburn company ‘Lyon & Healy’. Lyon & Healy’s knowledge of instrument building and unique designs was later applied to the traditional figure-eight shape of the ukulele at the turn of the 20th century, in which the company introduced a number of  less traditional shapes such as the ‘bell’ and the ‘shrine’ ukulele. Considered a mainstream comp

Originally founded by Wulschner & Sons, this wonderful example was handcrafted out of Chicago under the trade name, ‘Regal’. The ‘Regal’ name was purchased by Lyon & Healy from Emil Wulschner at the turn of the 20th century.  This one was likely made around the 1930s. Price: SOLD

Gorgeous concert sized Lyon & Healy concert ukulele handcrafted in Chicago, U.S.A. in the 1950s in fully original condition. Considered a mainstream competitor of musical instrument giants C.F. Martin & Co and Gibson, the Washburn company was founded by George Washburn Lyon and Patrick Joseph Healy in 1864. The company offered a number of different models, sizes, and designs and both in mahogany wood and Hawaiian koa. Perhaps one of it’s greatest appeals was the competitive price point in which these instruments were offered to ukulele enthusiasts thro

Beautiful Lyon & Healy 3M Ukulele from the 1930s. Solid mahogany face, back, and sides with mahogany neck. Classic ivroid inlay on headstock and binding on face and back. Extended fretboard for extra reach and a classic sound from a golden era in “uke history” from one of the most historical ukulele manufacturing companies. Price: SOLD 1930年代に製作された Lyon & Healyの美しい３Mウ クレレです。ボディーとネックはマホガニーで作られています。ボディーのトップとバックのバインディング、そしてヘッドストックに象牙色のインレイが入っ ています。フレットボードは通常の１２フレットではなく１７フレットになっています。ウクレレの黄金期に歴史的なウクレレ製作者によって作られた一作をお 楽しみください.