Harmony H77 Hollowbody Electric 1963 (Pre-H78 Model)

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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.

Each DeArmond pickup offers a unique voice—warm and full at the neck, bright and cutting at the bridge, and balanced in the middle positions. The combination of lightweight construction and wide tonal range makes the H77 a favorite for blues, jazz, and early rock players. This example remains in excellent vintage condition, showing tasteful aging and a comfortably broken-in neck.

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.

Excerpts from real, user reviews of vintage Harmony H77s on online forums:

• “The DeArmonds on these sound absolutely heavenly.” – The Gear Page
• “Warm, woody tone and killer vintage mojo.” – Harmony Central
• “Three Gold Foils—what more could you want?” – Reddit r/Guitar
• “Harmony craftsmanship at its peak.” – MyLesPaul Forum
• “Records beautifully—bright, open, and expressive.” – TDPRI Forum

Specs:

• Color: Red
• Weight: 7lbs 3oz
  
• Top: Maple
• Body: Maple
  
• Body Date/Code: See Pics
• Neck: Maple
  
• Neck Profile: D
  
• Fretboard: Rosewood
  
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block
  
• Frets: Original
  
• Fret Count: 
  
• Nut: Original
  
• Nut width: 1-3/4"
  
• Radius: 12"
  
• Scale: 25"
  
• Neck thickness at 1st Fret: .93"
• Neck thickness at 12st Fret: 1.10"
• Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
  
• Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
  
• Overall Length: 40-1/4"
  
• Lower bout: 16"
  
• Waist: 9-1/2"
  
• Upper bout: 11-3/8"
  
• Body depth/thickness outside edge: 2"
• String gauge: 10-46
  
• Hardware Color: Nickel
• Bridge Pickup/Brand: DeArmond "gold foil" single coil
• Pickup Reading: 10.8k
• Original?: Yes
• Middle Pickup/Brand: DeArmond "gold foil" single coil
• Pickup Reading: 10.7k
• Original?: Yes
• Neck Pickup/Brand: DeArmond "gold foil" single coil
• Pickup Reading: 10.67k
• Original?: Yes
  
• Bridge: Rosewood
• Tuners: Non Original Grover
• Knobs: Original
  
• Switch: 3 Individual pickup on/off
• Pots/Codes: Original
• Case: Modern Harmony TKL HSC
• Notes: 

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