Where was the first harmony archtop made?
Early Harmony archtop most likely made in Chicago. Big chunky neck. Unique wooden tail piece on this one! Would make a nice couch guitar. Action a little high but not the worst, would be good for flat picking cowboy chords.
What kind of top does a harmony guitar have?
Most Harmony archtop guitars have heat pressed tops which are formed in molds to make the archtop shape which produces a good sound but is nowhere near as desirable as a true carved top. There do exist models where the bracing is carved out of the same piece of wood as the top.
Who was the founder of harmony guitar company?
Harmony was one of the most successful guitar makers in the USA, manufacturing most all of their guitars in Chicago during the peak years in the mid 1960s. They made many types of stringed instruments, including ukuleles, acoustic and electric guitars, and violins. Founded in 1892 by Wilhelm Schultz a German immigrant from Hamburg.
What kind of guitar does Alden archtop play?
Guitar is exactly as pictured. Please read full description .This listing is for a very cool and nice playing vintage 1950’s Harmony by Alden Archtop Electric-Acoustic Guitar with a killer all gold finish. This guitar was made in the 1950’s by Hamony and sold with the Alden brand logo on the headstock. This guitar looks great and plays very well.
How big is a harmony archtop acoustic guitar?
Up for auction is a Nice Vintage Harmony Archtop Acoustic Guitar w / Original Case. It measures 41″ long. Very minor fingerboard wear at the first few frets. Action is too high. Pick guard has a crack.
Most Harmony archtop guitars have heat pressed tops which are formed in molds to make the archtop shape which produces a good sound but is nowhere near as desirable as a true carved top. There do exist models where the bracing is carved out of the same piece of wood as the top.
What kind of guitar is a 1950s archtop?
1950s Harmony H1215 Vintage Archtop Acoustic Guitar. Neck is in decent shape I took the strings off to show more detail on the frets and life left on the Guitar. It would make a great project willing to convert it into acoustic electric Model HG-10 Serial number 7011 Made in Italy. Project guitar, needs some finish work. Plays great.
Harmony was one of the most successful guitar makers in the USA, manufacturing most all of their guitars in Chicago during the peak years in the mid 1960s. They made many types of stringed instruments, including ukuleles, acoustic and electric guitars, and violins. Founded in 1892 by Wilhelm Schultz a German immigrant from Hamburg.
