Eugene Lucas - - Classical guitar - Canada - 1964





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1964 Canadian classical nylon-string guitar by Eugene Lucas, neck rebuilt in 1964 with a New Neck label, tested and playable, spruce top, mahogany back and sides, hardwood neck, classical open-gear tuners, no pickups, weight 6 kg, includes a guitar case, two objects.
Description from the seller
Brand: Ernest Köröskényi
Type of instrument/accessories: Classical (nylon-string) acoustic guitar
Where it is made Canada
Top: Likely spruce
Back & sides: Likely mahogany or similar tonewood
Neck: Hardwood (possibly mahogany)
Type of tuners: Classical open-gear tuners (side-mounted)
Type of pickups: None (pure acoustic, no electronics)
Whether parts have been replaced:
Label says “New Neck”, so the neck was replaced or rebuilt (dated 8 July 1964 by Eugene Lucas in Toronto)
Whether there is any damage:
Visible wear, scratches, and aging on body and label
No obvious major structural damage from the photos
Whether repairs are needed:
Likely not urgent, but a setup (strings, cleaning, fretboard oil) would help
Inspection recommended due to age
Shipping method:
Secure box + padded protection
Ideally with a hard case or thick gig bag
Mark as fragile
Originally tied to a Zagreb luthier workshop
Later modified/repaired in Canada by Eugene Lucas
Brand: Ernest Köröskényi
Type of instrument/accessories: Classical (nylon-string) acoustic guitar
Where it is made Canada
Top: Likely spruce
Back & sides: Likely mahogany or similar tonewood
Neck: Hardwood (possibly mahogany)
Type of tuners: Classical open-gear tuners (side-mounted)
Type of pickups: None (pure acoustic, no electronics)
Whether parts have been replaced:
Label says “New Neck”, so the neck was replaced or rebuilt (dated 8 July 1964 by Eugene Lucas in Toronto)
Whether there is any damage:
Visible wear, scratches, and aging on body and label
No obvious major structural damage from the photos
Whether repairs are needed:
Likely not urgent, but a setup (strings, cleaning, fretboard oil) would help
Inspection recommended due to age
Shipping method:
Secure box + padded protection
Ideally with a hard case or thick gig bag
Mark as fragile
Originally tied to a Zagreb luthier workshop
Later modified/repaired in Canada by Eugene Lucas

