07/27/2026
There’s something special about bringing a family heirloom back to life. Our friend Brandon recently brought in his grandfather’s 1938 Carson J. Robison Recording King for a little TLC, including cleaning up the saddle slot, fitting a new bone saddle, dressing the frets, and installing a fresh set of strings. Built by Gibson much like the iconic L-00 and named after pioneering country music star and songwriter Carson J. Robison, these guitars were sold through the Montgomery Ward catalog, giving everyday musicians an affordable way to own a quality American-made instrument during the Great Depression. Nearly 90 years later, this one is still making music.