podunklander

I found this during a search:

C. Bruno & Son was founded in Macon, Georgia
: in 1834 and the company has been in the music
: distribution business up until the present day
: (they are currently a part of Kaman Music
: Corporation). In 1838, Charles Bruno and C.F.
: Martin entered into a partnership to produce and
: distribute acoustic guitars that only lasted one
: year. These acoustic guitars are labeled with both
: names, and were produced in New York. Throughout
: their history, Bruno musical instruments were
: manufactured by other companies and then
: distributed by C. Bruno & Son. In the 1960's,
: Bruno imported their instruments from Japanese
: manufacturers.

I've now found names for other Bruno's guitars such as 'Stella' (from the 50's). Since I now know that they were a distrubutor and didn't produce the Lyra...it will be interesting to find out what company did. Kaman should have the company history...so we'll contact them.

We've dated the guitar from family records, so that helps a bit. Can't wait to find out how this old guitar sounds!