1840 Lacote guitar detail

[Danny]

FC (for comparison)

See here excellent detail photos of period guitar (1840 Lacote) tuners , pins, and case hardware.

Dan Wykes

[Company Fiddler]

Danny,

Were guitars played with a pick or strictly finger style during this period?

Were the lowest strings ( E & A ) silver wrapped as the banjo & fiddle strings?

[Deuceswilde]

No plectrums, 3 bass strings were wire wrapped silk, others gut.