SOLD - Genuine 1963 Harmony H75 with Bigsby & Original Case

Andy_Strings

I was born in '64, wanted a '64 and I thought that I could tick the box knowing this one was probably not sold until '64 anyway... 

This is one of the cleanest old Chicago Harmonys I have ever seen, completely original and even the plastics are perfect (it often crumbles).  Sounds fantastic with the 3 D'Armond foils (individually switchable) and everything works just as it should.
Low action, 100% ready to gig but since I know I'm still looking for a '64 - it's too nice for me to risk scratching.

£1,150 - it's got to be collected, the case is in great shape for 55 years old... but they weren't built for shipping.

More Pics
https://imgur.com/a/90cCC

HarrySeven

I’ve had 2 of these - great guitars.

Andy_Strings

Bump

Jim54

Great guitar   Got exactly the same one exactly with original (granted a bit tatty) case. 

Andy_Strings

Still here

Nitefly

Ooh, that's sending shivers up and down my spine - my first proper electric was one of these, bought second-hand in 1966 for £100!  (That was a lot of HP payments!)

What are you looking for trades-wise?  Although I don't have anything for 1964...

guitarmangler

I had a student who played one of these ( before trashing it). Amazing feeling neck . Looks super cool and sounded amazing . I haven't the money or I'd snap it up. GLWS

Andy_Strings

Nitefly said:

Ooh, that's sending shivers up and down my spine - my first proper electric was one of these, bought second-hand in 1966 for £100!  (That was a lot of HP payments!)

What are you looking for trades-wise?  Although I don't have anything for 1964...

I met a chap a few weeks ago who sold them new, apparently they were priced in Guineas and were sold before the hit the shop wall - £100 in 1966!! Wow!!  The truth is, I'm not looking for anything but (like most guitarists) I'm easily tempted. If it looked great but played badly - I'd hang it as artwork but it plays superbly and I think that would be a waste.  I mainly play simple Tele's, simple LP Juniors and acoustics (not necessarily '64!). 

HarrySeven

BTW - I've just realised that this is my old H75.

Andy_Strings

HarrySeven said:

BTW - I've just realised that this is my old H75.

It's a credit to you Harry.  I'm really tempted to find a trapeze tailpiece (instead of the Bigsby) and then just keep it... you don't have one for sale do you?  I used it for a song last night - instant 60's! 

HarrySeven

Well...I had 2 H75’s and I sold them both to the guy I think you purchased that one from (an old friend of mine) - one with Bigsby, one without.

merlin

I had an H75 with a Bigsby. I took it off and fitted a correct vintage trapeze tailpiece. I really regret selling it. 

Andy_Strings

I think it's the H76 that had the bigsby but it was a custom shaped one.  I've been looking for a trapeze without any success & I don't want to put a repro on it.

chard

Where are you based?

Andy_Strings

chard said:

Where are you based?

I'm just outside Leeds.

musicman100

Where abouts?
I'm in Wakefield 

Andy_Strings

Not far at all then.  I'm in Pudsey - LS28.

musicman100

Yeah not far