The REX Parlor Guitar ???

[Stephen]

I have a parlor guitar that has a Rex Music Master label inside. I was told this was the Gretsch Guitar company in it's early years. While it was in the U.S. It's been roughly dated to the early 30's. I have not found any others like it or any mention that Rex/Gretsch even made one. There seems to be very little info on there products. Does anyone out there have any input. This thing is is in excelent shape. All Mahogany, great tone and a real good player. Hope to hear from someone. Thanks Steve

[VintAxe]

Hi Stephen,

Chances are you have already found the Rex link on the Blue Book Acoustic Guitar page.

If not, look here:

[Stephen]

Thanks, yea that takes me about to where I was. Rex became Gretsch they made this and that. I found a picture of a restored mandolin and an electric Arch top from the 30's Branded as a Rex. Very similar to what Gretsch became so famous for. I found what looked like a 3/4 that needed a restoration. Thats it. This one was in pieces, fret board, neck and body with no bridge. I re assembled it with little work other than making a bridge from a piece of mahogany and a bone saddle. I glued the body where the front and rear had separated and reset the neck to make it playable. No truss rod so it's either right or an ornament. A set of Elixers to finish it off and what a sound for a little body. Anyway, I'd like to know more about it. Thanks agian. Steve