The Harmony guitar company was first established in 1892 by a man by the name of Wilhelm Schultz. Whilst many guitarists may never have heard of the brand before, Harmony guitars were at one point the most popular instruments in the world. This article is going to suggest a few re-introduced Harmony classics which some readers may like the sound of. Before we begin readers should beware that Harmony don't produce cheap guitars these instruments are rather pricey.
Players who really want to own a classic instrument could do far worse than checking out the H54 Harmony Rocket Electric. This re-introduced model is a replica of one the best Harmony electric guitars ever made. The H54 retails at £400; it uses two Harmony moustache pickups and has a Gold burst finish. This guitar has a great vintage sound and it’s sustain will just keep going and going.
The H15 Bobkat has also just been re-introduced by Harmony guitars; this instrument was a huge seller when it was first introduced in 1963. The Bobkat uses two Gold Foil pickups; these are perfect for playing classic rock and roll music. This instrument has been praised for its awesome tone and incredible playability, courtesy of its ultra narrow neck. The H15 Bobkat also comes with a tremolo bar which is great for lead passages, be warned however, the tremolo does have a tendency to make the strings come out of tune rather easily.
Players who would rather purchase an original Harmony guitar are in luck, many internet auction sites such as EBay regularly offer original electric and acoustic 6-strings from Harmony’s golden age. If you look hard enough you will easily be able to find a H1202 Sovereign Harmony guitar for less than £200. This is amazing when you consider that we’re talking about an instrument which was made in the 60’s, from the manufacturer’s much esteemed flat top line. If you love finding a bargain then buying one of these bad boys is about as good as it gets.
In conclusion, although Harmony guitars aren’t as popular as they used to be there are still some quality instruments out there. The re-introduced remakes of the 60’s Bobkat and Rocket are a real tribute to a bygone era; if you want a truly authentic vintage sound then you needn’t look any further. The mere fact that you can purchase an original 1960’s flat top Sovereign Harmony guitar for under £200 should be reason enough for any avid collector to start searching the web for one of these classics.
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