Piburn
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Models Offered: Archtop. We offer them as in stock preowned only.
"Little is known about Grant L. Piburn, but it's clear he was a Cello and Violin maker who made guitars in the 1930s. He was a very early maker of the archtop guitar in America.
We have just one, but it is a very special guitar with magical tone, great energy and quality construction. It is very interesting to see in person the transition from Cello to Guitar." - Paul Heumiller
Grant L. Piburn Biography
Born in 1885 Grant Piburn was an accomplished Violinist and Piano and Guitar player. He also made Violins, and Guitars as well as repairing the same. He made several Guitars one of which was sold to Alan Massey, Brother of Curt Massey and sister Louise Massey. Another of which was sold to a Guitarist with The Benny Moten Band while appearing at the FairyLand Park, 75th. & Prospect, K.C. Mo. It is unknown if any of the instruments are still in existance.
Grant won a Violin ( Jubilesta Fiddling Contest ) held at Municipal Auditorium, Music Hall, K.C.Mo. He also played violin for theatres running silent movies in the 1920's and 30's. Music from the orchestra pit was to emphasize what was being said and acted out on the screen. Grant continued to play, repair and make violins up until about age 80 ( 1965 )when he was forced to quit due to developing a allergy to Resins in the Violin wood and Varnish. He passed away July 05, 1968 of complications from Prostate Cancer.
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