Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum

Here are some photographs of a Packard Super Jumbo (lower bout 18 3/4'') Recently cleaned and refurbished by Dean.

Here are some photos of a Packard archtop guitar vintage circa 1945.

Hope this may help - some instruments are extremely fine. "Packard guitars made by Corona Guitar Company, Free Street Norwood owner Perce Guyer (stage name Nick Packard) - {Father also instrument maker}. Last guitars made and repaired c. 2000 at Netley SA. Maker of guitars including Archtop/bottom w...