1963 Harmony H-77 Red Burst

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Another vintage Harmony has arrived, this one is the model H-77 from 1963.

In the 60s, the H77 was sold under the Silvertone and Airline brand names through Sears and Montgomery Ward. The top of the Harmony line at the time, the H77 provided unique independent toggle switching for each of the three DeArmond gold foil pickups. Later called the H-78, post 1965.

This is a nice playing example of the H-77. Some have neck challenges, and this one does not. I always caution that these guitars are not Gibsons or Fenders - they just don't play as well - but for those of you who know what to expect, you'll be happy with this one.

The frets show wear, but they are not in need of replacement and will serve you for years.

The only changed part is the strap button at the Bigsby end of the guitar and the added output jack plate. Someone had an issue at the output jack, a common event. The wood there was compromised, so a Gibson style jackplate was added to support the jack. We glued the area and it is now extremely stable and not in danger of further issues under normal use.

Comes with a recent hardshell case.

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Color: Red Burst
Weight: 7lbs 2.7ozs
Top: Maple
Body: Maple
Body Date/Code: F-63
Neck: Poplar
Neck Date/Code:
Neck Profile: “Ultra-Slim” neck – with adjustable TORQUE-LOCK reinforcing rod. Uniform “feel” throughout.
Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood “Ultra-Slim” narrow fingerboard
Inlays: Celluloid "Pearloid" blocks
Frets: Original
Fret count: 20
Nut: Bone
Nut width: 1 3/4"
Scale: 24" – Short scale for easy chording.
Radius: 10"
Neck thickness at 1st fret: 0.94"
Neck thickness at 12th fret: 1.01"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 1mm
Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 1.5mm
Total length: 40 1/8"
Lower bout: 15 3/4"
Waist: 9 1/2"
Upper bout: 11 15/16"
Body depth/thickness: 2"
String gauge: 10-46
Hardware Color: Nickel
Bridge Pickup Brand: DeArmond-Rowe
Bridge Pickup Reading: 10.82k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Middle Pickup Brand: DeArmond-Rowe
Middle Pickup Output: 10.80k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Neck Pickup Brand: DeArmond-Rowe
Neck Pickup Reading: 10.7k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Pickguard: Reproduction
Bridge: Non-original glued in place.
Tuners: Replaced with older Grover tuners, holes plugged.
Switches: Original
Pots/Codes:
Case: HSC
Notes: The original output jack mounting area had broken out and been repaired with a Gibson style output jack, the cracks have been glued and the area feels solid.