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  1. hofner senator E1
    simon

    I’ve recently bought a Hofner Senator,E1 brunette but its missing its pickup and tone/volume controls.Has anyone got any for sale?The serial number is 439 so if anyone has any clue as to the age,that would be very helpful aswell!
    Cheers SJ

    1. Re: hofner senator E1
      Terry

      :ref: your hofner senator with a low s/n it could be 1959/60
      if you e-mail me I might be able to to help you with dateing

  2. Framus Hollywood
    Kasper Thomsen

    I’m trying to find information on a "Framus Hollywood". It’s produced in 1960-65. Is there anyone who knows anything, and can tell me what it is worth. Thank You!!!¨
    Kasper

    1. Re: Framus Hollywood
      timo

      I got one too, I love it. It´s got a sliding pickup, and when you push it next to the bridge it cuts through metal, the sound is razor sharp! I remember reading about the hollywood somewhere, but i can’t remember where… I’ll post it whenever I do, I think it was on the net.

      1. Re: Framus Hollywood
        Simon Habl

        I’m a passioned guitar-customizer and I’m looking for the Framus Hollywood Tremolo. I asked a couple of othe customizers and they told me it was worth something between 300 to 400 US-$. If you want to sell it just write me and I’ll buy it.

    1. Re: Framus
      Danny Olson

      : I’ve got a Framus gitar but just don’t know anything about it. Unfortunately the paperlabel inside of the gitar is gone ! So i only have a number carved in the wood: 22937-f58. Is there somebody who has more information for me ? Like: Build in 19… ? Type of the gitar
      : New price hAS BEEN ??? and now the price could be ? History about the gitar ? Did anybody famous played on this type of gitar ?

      : Thanks for reacting.

      Check out:
      http://mrs.umn.edu/~nielsenc/framus/framus.html

    2. Re: Framus
      Danny Olson

      Framus has been around for many years. They were made in Germany and although they (the accoustic) may look somewhat cheap, they are very well made and unless someone has screwed abound with the bridge play fairly well. Many have arched backs and sound very nice. Although they now have a web site http://www.framus.com only electrics appear there. I am still looking as well for the value of mine, so good hunting.

      1. Re: Framus
        martin

        : Framus has been around for many years. They were made in Germany and although they (the accoustic) may look somewhat cheap, they are very well made and unless someone has screwed abound with the bridge play fairly well. Many have arched backs and sound very nice. Although they now have a web site http://www.framus.com only electrics appear there. I am still looking as well for the value of mine, so good hunting.

        Look here http://www.framus.de/modules/frameset/frameset.php?lang=en

      2. Re: Framus
        martin

        : Framus has been around for many years. They were made in Germany and although they (the accoustic) may look somewhat cheap, they are very well made and unless someone has screwed abound with the bridge play fairly well. Many have arched backs and sound very nice. Although they now have a web site http://www.framus.com only electrics appear there. I am still looking as well for the value of mine, so good hunting.

        Look here

    3. Re: Framus
      G Sherman

      : I’ve got a Framus gitar but just don’t know anything about it. Unfortunately the paperlabel inside of the gitar is gone ! So i only have a number carved in the wood: 22937-f58. Is there somebody who has more information for me ? Like: Build in 19… ? Type of the gitar
      : New price hAS BEEN ??? and now the price could be ? History about the gitar ? Did anybody famous played on this type of gitar ?

      : Thanks for reacting.

      The Framus is new to me also.
      However, I have a Framus solid body double pick-up. The numbers are 30924 68F. I made a Trade for the guitar in 1975. The man told me it was a 1968 guitar. Thats all I know. The neck is very true, and is made from 50 laminated pieces of wood. Also the guitar is signed by Leon Russel.
      Have you tried Germany ? later…

    4. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... N.Scholberg
      N.Scholberg

      I’ve got a Framus gitar but just don’t know anything about it. Unfortunately the paperlabel inside of the gitar is gone ! So i only have a number carved in the wood: 22937-f58. Is there somebody who has more information for me ? Like: Build in 19… ? Type of the gitar
      New price hAS BEEN ??? and now the price could be ? History about the gitar ? Did anybody famous played on this type of gitar ?

      Thanks for reacting.

  3. who makes this guitar?
    travis black

    I have a very old archtop acoustic w/ f-holes. there is no name brand on the guitar, but a serial # L8930 and another faded number
    n3 printed inside the f-holes. the backside of the headstock between the tuners is a picture of a sheet music stand with the words "steel reinforced neck." I know this is probably not a Harmony since their numbers start with an H.

    1. Re: who makes this guitar?
      JOSEF

      : I have a very old archtop acoustic w/ f-holes. there is no name brand on the guitar, but a serial # L8930 and another faded number
      : n3 printed inside the f-holes. the backside of the headstock between the tuners is a picture of a sheet music stand with the words "steel reinforced neck." I know this is probably not a Harmony since their numbers start with an H.

      HI. I THINK WE HAVE THE SAME ARCHTOP, BUT I’M NOT SHURE ABOUT MINE EITHER. MIME ALSO HAS THE STAMPINGS L2176 ON THE INSIDE OF THE LOWER F HOLE, NEXT TO THE STAMP N3, BUT CLOSER TO THE NECK. EXCEPT MINE IS STRIPPED WOOD EXTERIOR. SEND ME A PICTURE OF YOURS AND I’LL SEND YOU ONE OF MINE. -JOSEF

  4. I've got Hofner Senator
    Roman

    I have Hofner Senator bass Guitar, serial number is 999.
    I would like to sell it if it worth any money. Where do I go first?
    Thanks

    1. Re: I've got Hofner Senator
      Spencer

      What year is it?

      : I have Hofner Senator bass Guitar, serial number is 999.
      : I would like to sell it if it worth any money. Where do I go first?
      : Thanks

  5. Hofner guitar original 50s/60s
    Kevin Noctor

    A friend of mine has an original Hofner, it’a not in brilliant condition but it’s great to play. Where can I find some pictures of said guitar so I know what model it is?

    1. Re: Hofner guitar original 50s/60s
      chris

      : A friend of mine has an original Hofner, it’a not in brilliant condition but it’s great to play. Where can I find some pictures of said guitar so I know what model it is?

      – try Gordon giltrap’s Hofner book(available from cheapo bookshops often at £4.99

  6. Hofner guitar original 50s/60s
    Kevin Noctor

    A friend of mine has an original Hofner, it’a not in brilliant condition but it’s great to play. Where can I find some pictures of said guitar so I know what model it is?

    1. Re: Hofner Nightingale
      Frank phillips

      : I’m interested in the Hofner Nightingale. I found a 1998 in new condition… price $1500 USD. How would you rate the workmanship (quality), playability, and sound of the Nightingale?

      : Is $1500 a fair price?

      : Thank,

      : Ed

      1. Re: Hofner Nightingale
        ken

        I have a 96 nightingale the workmanship of this instrument is faultless.The sound however gave me a few problems.It was just too fat and loud it would turn emy twin to mud instantly. I rewired the humbuckers to a pararlell configiration and this reduced the output and gave me additional treble, which is what I was after.I used the guitar at live gigs for a while then found that I missed the agressive tone(overdrive now a bit weak).I put the gtr in mothballs and went back to my strat/les paul combination (blues player). The gtr played so beautifully I just had to make it work.I ended up going through pickup replacements (old rewired gibsons from my 355 and a couple of others)but still not right. I eventually exhausted all possibilities and put the thing back together as original.
        I dropped the pickup heights to as low as possible to overcome the out of control gain (buzzsaw with my boss overdrive)and this finally fixed the problem. I played it last night at a gig and it was great.I have to boost my treble (10 normally 6)but I got the tone, now I am very happy, not quite as bright as my les paul or 355 but has a great distinctive tone, lovely throaty sustain the gtr really sings when you get the sweet spot.
        Summation: not a pop/rock gtr jazz/blues is where it sits.
        workmanship/playability excellent. A expensive gtr but if you get one at the right price grab it.You post is a bit old and I assume that you never bouht it but I think the price is about right for 2004 maybe a little high for 2001.
        I got mine for $350usd an absolute steal.
        regards
        ken

        1. Re: Hofner Nightingale
          Jean Chasseur

          All 3 models of the nightingale were delivered with a special circuity.
          the catalog says:
          turn tone control to 10 for single coil sound, turn back to 8 for humbucker,
          the price depends on the model … i have a special with ebony fretboard the topmodel. I found that my guitar had more brilliance than a 335 or LP Standard. I played these two too. And the humbucker outpuck is as strong as the output from a Paula. And with the neck-PU its less "mud".
          I had to pay in the mid-90ties about 1200 USD ( but I bought this guitar in Germany ). If you will buy such an instrument in the States it will cost you more ( shipping, escrows, etc ).

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Ed K
      Ed K

      I’m interested in the Hofner Nightingale. I found a 1998 in new condition… price $1500 USD. How would you rate the workmanship (quality), playability, and sound of the Nightingale?

      Is $1500 a fair price?

      Thank,

      Ed

    1. Re: Framus Guitar
      Missy S.

      : Trying to locate info on a Framus Model D59, SN 48775, sunburst archtop accoustic.

      I have a Framus accoustic guitar, it was made in 1959, serial #00539, model-sorella.. it is red and the edges are black. is that the same kind you are looking for? I don’t think that I am going to sell, but would you know how much it is worth?

  7. I need help
    Francisco Ferro

    I have a Hofner Colorama II (1962/63?) that I am to repair. I need a electric schema (wiring diagram).
    My Hofner it must be one variation to the Colorama II. It has two pickups and four potentiometers (two potentiometers for each one)2 for volume control and others 2 for tone control.

    Please, help me

    1. Re: I need help
      Steve

      : I have a Hofner Colorama II (1962/63?) that I am to repair. I need a electric schema (wiring diagram).
      : My Hofner it must be one variation to the Colorama II. It has two pickups and four potentiometers (two potentiometers for each one)2 for volume control and others 2 for tone control.

      : Please, help me

      1. Re: I need help
        Mr. K

        I am looking for replacement parts for a Colorama. I too have a variation on the standard Colorama. I need a lot of parts. Can anyone help?

        : : I have a Hofner Colorama II (1962/63?) that I am to repair. I need a electric schema (wiring diagram).
        : : My Hofner it must be one variation to the Colorama II. It has two pickups and four potentiometers (two potentiometers for each one)2 for volume control and others 2 for tone control.

        : : Please, help me

  8. Hofner senator
    paul Taylor

    I have a Hofner senator E, serial no 12459. I have owned it for the last 30 years. could anyone give me any idea of what the current market value would be for my home insurance purposes.The condition in general would be classed as ‘good’and there is not a single part missing or repalced on it.

    1. Re: Hofner senator
      Brian

      Hi would you have a picure of it and i may be able to help

      regards

      Brian

      : I have a Hofner senator E, serial no 12459. I have owned it for the last 30 years. could anyone give me any idea of what the current market value would be for my home insurance purposes.The condition in general would be classed as ‘good’and there is not a single part missing or repalced on it.

  9. Framus-built (?) Zenith archtops
    martin westmacott

    I have found a lovely old Zenith ‘Super 33 cutaway archtop with 17-and-a-quarter inch bottom bout & de armond #1000 pickup. Were these built (for the UK market, late 1950’s) in the Framus factory? any info. appreciated. thanks/dankeschoen.

  10. vintage hofner pickups for sale
    gregory david wilson

    i have 2 hofner pickups for sale ,1 this pickup has 6 polepieces and logo,………2,this pickup has polepieces and staples……$100 for the pair! $75 a piece,buyer pays shipping and insurance…..jpegs available

  11. searching for a pick up
    Esteban Laboy

    I am looking for a seymour duncan INVADER humbucker pickup if you have it please e-mail me the price and info how to orther it.
    THANKS:ESTEBAN

  12. Harmony H54/1
    Tom Mastalerz

    I have a Harmony Rocket H54/1 that is in 70% condition on the body of the guitar. The rest is in great condition. Plays great. Is anyone interested in purchasing the guitar? I can also be reached at 615-789-5374. Thanks

    1. Re: Harmony H54/1
      Anita Lohmann

      Hi,

      Is your H54/1 guitar still available???

      regards
      Anita

      : I have a Harmony Rocket H54/1 that is in 70% condition on the body of the guitar. The rest is in great condition. Plays great. Is anyone interested in purchasing the guitar? I can also be reached at 615-789-5374. Thanks

  13. I recently have bought an EKO J 56-1 12 string Electric-Acoustic and wish to find out more about it.
    If anyone knows anything about it or EKO guitars in general I would
    greatly appreciate any information. thanks.

    1. EKO ORION guitar
      Tom Ruppel

      I own a electric 6 string Eko Orion made in 65 (The year I am not to shure) Can anyone tell me more about this instrument. I would like to sell my Orion but have no idea what it could be worse. I’ll appreciate the help.
      Thank you, Tom, Victoria West, South Africa.

    2. Re: EKO guitars
      James Bergdoll

      :I HAVE A 1967 MODEL 995 VIOLIN BASS I AM SELLING FOR 400.00.WRITE ME. I recently have bought an EKO J 56-1 12 string Electric-Acoustic and wish to find out more about it.
      : If anyone knows anything about it or EKO guitars in general I would
      : greatly appreciate any information. thanks.

        1. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Gary Coon
          Gary Coon

          In case you still have EKO questions and the same email address…

          I have a J56/1 12 String (SN: 326432) that I have been banging around since when I bought it new at the House of Guitars in Rochester, NY. I paid $129 for it on Dec 6, 1967, less a $40 trade-in for my old Tele Star 6 string electric.

          I carried it around New England and Canada in the early 1970’s. The guitar case handle fell apart while I was hitching in the rain on the east coast. It suffered some damage, but nothing critical. Before that I tuned it too tight and had a small bridge problem (I should have had a capo). Through all that and moving to Texas and then California it has survived OK (as has my equally old home made tube amp).

          The guitar still sounds great through an amp or unplugged – and loud! And to top it all off I finally figured out how to play "Walk Right In" last week, which is probably the main reason I bought it.

          You can hear it at http://mysite.verizon.net/resvxcbd/demotoons.html

          – Gary Coon
          Westlake Village, CA
          [email protected]

          : :I HAVE A 1967 MODEL 995 VIOLIN BASS I AM SELLING FOR 400.00.WRITE ME. I recently have bought an EKO J 56-1 12 string Electric-Acoustic and wish to find out more about it.
          : : If anyone knows anything about it or EKO guitars in general I would
          : : greatly appreciate any information. thanks.

      1. Re: EKO guitars
        James Bergdoll

        : :I HAVE A 1967 MODEL 995 VIOLIN BASS I AM SELLING FOR 400.00.WRITE [email protected]. I recently have bought an EKO J 56-1 12 string Electric-Acoustic and wish to find out more about it.
        : : If anyone knows anything about it or EKO guitars in general I would
        : : greatly appreciate any information. thanks.

    3. Re: EKO guitars
      Rusty Shelton

      : I recently have bought an EKO J 56-1 12 string Electric-Acoustic and wish to find out more about it.
      : If anyone knows anything about it or EKO guitars in general I would
      : greatly appreciate any information. thanks.

      1. Re: EKO guitars
        malcolmmellows

        : : I recently have bought an EKO J 56-1 12 string Electric-Acoustic and wish to find out more about it.
        : : If anyone knows anything about it or EKO guitars in general I would
        : : greatly appreciate any information. thanks.

        1. Re: EKO guitars
          malcolmmellows

          : : : I recently have bought an EKO J 56-1 12 string Electric-Acoustic and wish to find out more about it.
          : : : If anyone knows anything about it or EKO guitars in general I would
          : : : greatly appreciate any information. thanks.

          I bought a Ranger 12 brand new in 1968. Cost 38 UK Pounds. Red sunburst. I only used it at home and it has never been played outside, therfore in almost mint condition. The tone is excellent and sounds almost like a street organ when all fired up with new strings. I sometimes even take the extra six off and use it as a normal 6 for finger picking and the sound is great. I don’t think they are made any more, and I have only ever seen one in a shop.
          A bit heavy with the wood block at the base of the neck, but what a guitar !, and getting rarer I think.
          Malcolm Mellows.

    4. Re: EKO guitars
      Harry Hewitt - London, Canada

      : I purchased an old, used 6 string EKO 290, semi-acoustic electric, serial number 140850 in 1968 for $100 CAN. It is in a Gibson 335 style body, all black. There is not much info inside to describe the guitar other than made it was made in Recanati Italy. Some external mod’s have been done but it still has most original parts, a rich tone and the action is outstanding. It is at least 34 years old.
      : If anyone knows anything about this style guitar in general I would
      : greatly appreciate any information. thanks, Harry.

      1. Re: EKO guitars
        Martin Hogan

        hi my name is martin.
        sorry for my bad english but i’ll try.
        I have a little eko classical guitar with the back (arch top) and side in flamed maple with a spruce top. It’s a very strange guitar. I think that it was built in the erlier 60’s. In perfect shape. The serial number is 272944.
        Can you give some informations about this guitar.
        Thank you very much.

      2. Re: EKO guitars
        Dirk

        Hi,
        I just got an old 290 today. I bought it at ebay for 120 Euro (about the the same as Dollars). It’s a bit fucked up and needs some work. But it looks great. Some kind of blonde/navy sunburst colour. A little freaky.
        There came some old german Strings with it, that are for sure from the sixties.
        Don’t know any more yet. Mail me for a photo.
        Ah! At harmony-central.com somebody did some rating about the guitar. Check that out.
        Greetings from Germany.

    5. Re: EKO guitars
      Jason Jon Paul Perry

      I have recently purchased an Eko Acoustic/Electric in Malta while on vacation. It only cost me about $250.00 and it is styled after the Ovation AdamasII in suburst red, I would like to know if anyone knows more about this guitar I can’t find the Ser. # anywhere on it but it says made in Italy inside the body and Eko on the head. It’s neck has been slightly surface-cracked on the back near the head and If anyone has tips for repairing this minor glitch it would be most appreciated…this is only for me to play and I am not interested in selling it so I would welcome all repair tips with an open mind.
      Respectfully,
      Jason J. Perry
      US Navy

    6. Re: EKO guitars
      Lars Rasmussen

      : I recently have bought an EKO J 56-1 12 string Electric-Acoustic and wish to find out more about it.
      : If anyone knows anything about it or EKO guitars in general I would
      : greatly appreciate any information. thanks.

      Hi
      my name is lars rasmussen from sweden. I own an old EKO ranger 12 12string. its lovely, large heavy body, and pearloid bolck inlays. It has a nice yellow tone on the sprucetop too. BUT I have a problem. In the saddle there is a crack all along the pegholes. I guess thats someting terrble for the guitars sound. anyone knowing what to do???

      1. Re: EKO guitars
        Richard Aylmer-Hall

        Contact Brandoni Guitars in Wembley, north London. They bought up all the stock of Eko when they closed. See their website for details and a few notes on Eko.
        http://www.brandoniguitars.co.uk

        : : I recently have bought an EKO J 56-1 12 string Electric-Acoustic and wish to find out more about it.
        : : If anyone knows anything about it or EKO guitars in general I would
        : : greatly appreciate any information. thanks.

        : Hi
        : my name is lars rasmussen from sweden. I own an old EKO ranger 12 12string. its lovely, large heavy body, and pearloid bolck inlays. It has a nice yellow tone on the sprucetop too. BUT I have a problem. In the saddle there is a crack all along the pegholes. I guess thats someting terrble for the guitars sound. anyone knowing what to do???

      2. Re: EKO guitars
        Mike Armstrong

        I think you should consider having a new, replacement bridge & saddle installed by a luthier…my EKO 12-string is the sweetest-sounding & playing 12-string I’ve ever come across, and I only paid $78.00 US for it!

    7. Re: EKO guitars
      Geoff.

      : I recently have bought an EKO J 56-1 12 string Electric-Acoustic and wish to find out more about it.
      : If anyone knows anything about it or EKO guitars in general I would
      : greatly appreciate any information. thanks.

      Dear Sir,
      For more information about EKO guitars visit http://www.brandoniguitars.co.uk
      Best regards, Geoff.

        1. Re: EKO guitars
          Graham

          Just found this site. Can’t give you much on your guitar, but I have an EKO 6 string I bought in 1973. It’s jet black, dreadnought shape and full with a very full sound, weghs a ton too!Never seen one since, anyone have any ideas on it? it looks very ‘high end’ in the EKO range. Has lots of design in gold pearl effect on head stock, pearl fret markers and double scratchplates.
          : : : I recently have bought an EKO J 56-1 12 string Electric-Acoustic and wish to find out more about it.
          : : : If anyone knows anything about it or EKO guitars in general I would
          : : : greatly appreciate any information. thanks.

          : : Dear Sir,
          : : For more information about EKO guitars visit http://www.brandoniguitars.co.uk
          : : Best regards, Geoff.

          1. Re: EKO guitars
            Ian

            i aiso have an Eko that matches your description black double scratchplates ,gold hardware white bindings and M.O.P. fret markers.i paid £120 for it in 1973 and it still plays beautifully !!.Eko was an Italian made guitar the more common acoustic was the Ranger which I believe was made in various guises and finishes.as far as I am aware it started with a Series 1 and went up to a Series 6.I also own a Ranger 6 which I bought at an autojumble at Newark recently.This one is blonde with a mahogony ? upside down bridge .The bridge "bone" is fully adjustable enabling the action to be adjusted with great accuracy and thus makes the guitar very "playable" I think they are one of the best medium priced guitars ever produced,much better than any Fender,of an equivalent price.

          2. Re: EKO guitars
            Ian

            : Just found this site. Can’t give you much on your guitar, but I have an EKO 6 string I bought in 1973. It’s jet black, dreadnought shape and full with a very full sound, weghs a ton too!Never seen one since, anyone have any ideas on it? it looks very ‘high end’ in the EKO range. Has lots of design in gold pearl effect on head stock, pearl fret markers and double scratchplates.
            : : : : I recently have bought an EKO J 56-1 12 string Electric-Acoustic and wish to find out more about it.
            : : : : If anyone knows anything about it or EKO guitars in general I would
            : : : : greatly appreciate any information. thanks.

            : : : Dear Sir,
            : : : For more information about EKO guitars visit http://www.brandoniguitars.co.uk
            : : : Best regards, Geoff.

            1. Re: EKO guitars
              jeff brown

              i recently bought a eko 12 string electric acoustic. model no. j.56/1. my guitar seems to have curly maple not mahoughny on the backside. this guitar need some work done to it. right where the bridge is glued on the face, it is lifting. this lifting is warping the face. any suggestions on how to repair this. i don’t mind spending a few dollars because i only paid 100.00 dollars for it.

              1. The EKO J56
                DoctorDammerung

                I bought an Eko J56 12 string acoustic made in 1965 or 66 for £8-.It was covered in greasy soot and dust,broken strings etc. but with a clean and new strings it came up an instant player with the best action Ive ever played and I do have a Gibson L1. these Eko’s are becoming a cult instrument in the UK and if anyone’s got one hang on to it!! The volume and tone is beyond belief and with a pick up you could really go to town. Yes they weigh a ton but is this bad?? They are ideal buskers and pretty much bomb proof so if you want to do a Woody Guthrie take you Eko, If I lost mine or it was damaged I’d not be pleased so I’m going to get another one as insurance. Keep playing the Delta blues you young fellers.I’m 73 and time is limited. Pick up the torch,AND an EKO! The Doctor

                1. EKO J56 12 string acoustic guitar
                  Bradley

                  I bought this beautiful piece of art a while back at a garage sale and i am having a hard time trying to find out what year it is and how much it is worth???? I paid a great price of only $15.00 for it and all it needed was one string to complete it. Can you please send me an email explaining to me what you know the guitar is worth and the year of it?? It has a serial number on a plate on the back. Please help me out here!

        2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... eko explorer
          eko explorer

          : : I recently have bought an EKO J 56-1 12 string Electric-Acoustic and wish to find out more about it.
          : : If anyone knows anything about it or EKO guitars in general I would
          : : greatly appreciate any information. thanks.

          : Dear Sir,
          : For more information about EKO guitars visit http://www.brandoniguitars.co.uk
          : Best regards, Geoff.

          1. What is this?
            Ben mAnonymous

            I have a acoustic guitar it’s and Eko sticker idlside it says 0209479 then says EKOagian then morello…………. studio 4 and made in Italy worndering if it’s trash it treasure lol thanks it you know anything about it

          2. EKO 12 String Ranger, 278339
            GCD

            Back in the mid-sixties, I was a bit of a folkie. I was able to sell the guitar I had and buy my EKOK J56 12 string from a friend in my high school. This friend was an amazing guitar player. He said that I would be the fifth owner of this guitar and i, if I ever wanted to sell it, to sell it back to him. I have no intention of parting with this instrument.

            For the following decade, this EKO was my one guitar. The tone was wonderful. Being a dreadnought body, it projects really well. The bridge did start to lift so that was remedied. The current bridge looks more like a Gibson bridge than the original EKO one. My research suggests that this guitar was made in the mid-sixties. I have kept it well-maintained. It is going on 50+ years and still sounding great. I was so lucky to have this guitar in my possession. Here it will stay.

    1. Re: Hofner spare parts
      Adam H

      : I am trying to locate a replacement tail-end for a 1957? Hofner Senator guitar. I live in the U.K
      : Can you help. Regards. John.

      I’ve only just started researching my own Senator but it would seem that they were equiped with the very common(?)
      "Compensator" tail piece.

    2. Re: Hofner spare parts
      Rob Albert

      : I am trying to locate a replacement tail-end for a 1957? Hofner Senator guitar. I live in the U.K
      : Can you help. Regards. John. John If you’re quick there is one selling on Ebay this week for about £14.00

  14. Framus acoustic guitar
    Eric Mag

    I have a Framus acoustic guitar with a sunburst design and 2 F holes. The label inside the guitar says that the serial number is 21823. The label is very faded and difficult to read, so I can not discern the model number. It does have a tested by note on it also. The only thing that I can make out on that line is the number 68. I was wondering if you have any info on this or could perhaps point me in the some direction to find out. I would be greatly appreciative.
    Eric

    1. Re: Framus acoustic guitar
      eric

      : I also have a Framus acoustic guitar with a sunburst design and 2 F holes. The label inside the guitar says that the serial number is 47118. The label is also very faded and difficult to read, so I can also not read the model number either. It does have a tested by note on it also. the only real difference i can see is that mine is a 12-string.
      : Eric

    2. Re: Framus acoustic guitar
      tim inwood

      : Hi Eric. Greetings from from Cardiff. I have only a small amount of info regarding your Framus acoustic. Firstly, I have what sounds like the same guitar as yourself, secondly, the number that you mentioned "68" should either have a letter before or after it. This number is the date of manufature, i.e. 1968.
      Hope this is of use to you. Ta Ta..

      1. Re: Framus acoustic guitar
        danny h

        i have a 4 STRING framus with sunburst and 2 f holes. its the peter kraus model as it says it on the bridge. it sounds a little like yours but its only got the 4 strings. there are no numbers anywhere.

    1. Re: Guitar George Essen
      George (Guitar-George-Essen)

      : I have a guitar with the name on it Guitar George Essen and it is the Barracuda model. I have owned this guitar for over 15 years and this is the first reference I have found to it in all that time despite exhaustive research and letters. Please what can you tell me about this instrument and some idea of it’s value. I love it.

      Hi,

      I’m the luthier which have made this guitars.

      Mail me you e-mal address, and I will send you more informations if you like.

      Regards,
      George,
      Essen, Germany

      1. Re: Guitar George Essen
        J. Rosenberger

        : : I have a guitar with the name on it Guitar George Essen and it is the Barracuda model. I have owned this guitar for over 15 years and this is the first reference I have found to it in all that time despite exhaustive research and letters. Please what can you tell me about this instrument and some idea of it’s value. I love it.

        : Hi,

        : I’m the luthier which have made this guitars.

        : Mail me you e-mal address, and I will send you more informations if you like.

        : Regards,
        : George,
        : Essen, Germany

        Hi, Buddy;
        your english is still as bad as ever, but….
        Würde sehr gerne eine Barracuda finden. Kannst Du mit helfen?

        Beste Grüße
        J. R.

      2. Re: Guitar George Essen
        Herman Kuiper

        : : I have a guitar with the name on it Guitar George Essen and it is the Barracuda model. I have owned this guitar for over 15 years and this is the first reference I have found to it in all that time despite exhaustive research and letters. Please what can you tell me about this instrument and some idea of it’s value. I love it.

        : Hi,

        : I’m the luthier which have made this guitars.

        : Mail me you e-mal address, and I will send you more informations if you like.

        : Regards,
        : George,
        : Essen, Germany

        1. Re: Guitar George Essen
          Herman Kuiper

          : : : I have a guitar with the name on it Guitar George Essen and it is the Barracuda model. I have owned this guitar for over 15 years and this is the first reference I have found to it in all that time despite exhaustive research and letters. Please what can you tell me about this instrument and some idea of it’s value. I love it.

          : : Hi,

          : : I’m the luthier which have made this guitars.

          : : Mail me you e-mal address, and I will send you more informations if you like.

          : : Regards,
          : : George,
          : : Essen, Germany

          My email is
          [email protected]
          I would love to hear from you! as the history of my guitar I feel is particularly interesting.
          Regards
          Herman Kuiper

      3. Re: Guitar George Essen
        Ralf Sommerfeld

        Hi George
        Hier ist Ralf aus Leverkusen. (nun Wohnhaft in Cebu City Philippines.
        Hoffe ich kann dich auf diesem Wege erreichen.
        Hab immer noch deine Barracuda.
        Gruß
        Ralf

    2. Re: Guitar George Essen
      Niko

      Guitar George was placed on turmstrasse in essen and the barracuda model is one of the best guitars i ever had in my hands…… guiter george alsö had some les paul gold tops…. but these sounded like a piece of wheatstraw in comparision to the barracuda….. hold it, love it or sell it to me….

      best regards
      niko

      pe: i´m dearching for glallien krueger amps…

      1. Re: Guitar George Essen
        Guitar-George-Essen

        …once more:

        I’m the Guitar-George. If you like to have more informations about my Barracuda Guitars, so send
        my a e-mail to my address. OK?

        I have at the moment 5 pcs. NOS of Barracudas
        which I have build in 1983/84.

        Best Regards,
        George
        (since 1978)

        1. Re: Guitar George Essen
          BJ

          Hey is there a site about Barracuda Bass Guitars because I just bought one and I am considering buying a second. If u have any info or a site plz tell me. Thanks.

    3. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Herman Kuiper
      Herman Kuiper

      I have a guitar with the name on it Guitar George Essen and it is the Barracuda model. I have owned this guitar for over 15 years and this is the first reference I have found to it in all that time despite exhaustive research and letters. Please what can you tell me about this instrument and some idea of it’s value. I love it.

      1. SunRise guitar
        Pedro Dores

        hello,
        I have a guitar that has a sticker on the head with the name george guitar-essen, and is a copy of a stratocaster and says SUNRISE looks like it has the same construction of barracudas, was built for you?
        how long?
        Is the best guitar I have ever played and oi already played in fender, gibson, none of those has a sound.

        thank you

      2. To Guitar-George
        Rocky Roger

        Hello!
        I have in my possesion a vintage guitar, I would guess 40`s or early 50`s.
        It s a beautiful piece, and it still have the sound of the 40`s in it..
        However, it is without any brand name, but it has a Guitar-George, Essen sticker at the back, so I wonder if it was bought from you some years ago.
        Please contact, and I will email you photos.
        I would really like to know a little bit more about this guitar.

        Looking forward for your reply.

        Roger,
        Amsterdam

    1. Re: hofner guitar
      U.Laxmeshwar

      : Hofner solid 1965 galaxy 177b. Please if you can help me I need the BRIDGE for this guitar for restoration.
      :
      I have a new bride for the Hofner Galaxie (solid body electric – 176)
      Please mail me at [email protected]

    2. Re: hofner guitar
      brian

      send me a picture of it and i may be able to help
      regards

      Brian

      : Hofner solid 1965 galaxy 177b. Please if you can help me I need the BRIDGE for this guitar for restoration.
      :

  15. Lefty Harmonys or other archtops of the era
    Lynn Hawley

    Dear Sir,
    I’m in the market for old archtop guitars but my problem is that I’m a left-handed player. I know that Harmony made the
    Meteor in a left-hand model and I’ve only seen one in person and it was not for sale. I really like the Rocket but do not
    know if it was made in a lefty. I need help in finding a Rocket or Meteor in a lefty that I can purchase. If you can help
    this information will be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks in Advance,
    Lynn Hawley

    1. Re: Lefty Harmonys or other archtops of the era
      Jon Park

      I have a lefty Meteor that is in great shape that might just be for sale if the price is right. e-mail me if you’re interested.

      : Dear Sir,
      : I’m in the market for old archtop guitars but my problem is that I’m a left-handed player. I know that Harmony made the
      : Meteor in a left-hand model and I’ve only seen one in person and it was not for sale. I really like the Rocket but do not
      : know if it was made in a lefty. I need help in finding a Rocket or Meteor in a lefty that I can purchase. If you can help
      : this information will be greatly appreciated.

      : Thanks in Advance,
      : Lynn Hawley

    1. : I want to know about Greco Guitars

      I own a 1984 Greco Les Paul in black. It is in good condition for its use and plays beautifully. It has the diamond on the headstock with Greco ( the G in greco is similar to Gibsons G ) just above it. The difference with this guitar is it is one piece construction similar to Gibson and weighs a ton, literally. I also have a 1976 Ibanez Les Paul Goldtop. Sadly the previous owner stripped the paint off it. But it too plays well. I find a good comparison to Greco-Ibanez guitars would be something like Epiphone etc. Here in Australia we were flooded with good cheap copies in the 70’s and 80’s. It was no big deal to pick up an immaculate Ibanez in case for around $200.00! I too am looking for me info on these. let me know if you come across anymore. Regards, David.

    2. Re: GRECO
      Lars-Erik Sundqvist

      : I want to know about Greco Guitars
      Hi. I owned a Greco Les Paul copy in the seventies. I was
      told that it was actually Ibanez guitars that was made for the japanese market but for some reason they didn’t give them the Ibanez name. In Scandinavia they were imported by The Brothers Jorgensen, I belive they were located in Copenhagen.

      1. : : I want to know about Greco Guitars
        : Hi. I owned a Greco Les Paul copy in the seventies. I was
        : told that it was actually Ibanez guitars that was made for the japanese market but for some reason they didn’t give them the Ibanez name. In Scandinavia they were imported by The Brothers Jorgensen, I belive they were located in Copenhagen.

        It was also an import name used by Kustom amps based in kansas usa

        theres 2 labels inside them
        one says Greco the other says ………..

      2. : : I want to know about Greco Guitars
        : Hi. I owned a Greco Les Paul copy in the seventies. Its all black with nothing on the headstock but a diomand

  16. Levin guitars.
    Raymond de Fretes.

    I’m looking for some documens about the Levin Guitar.
    May you can tell me more about it.
    The serial number is.247502.

    Thanks,Ray.

    1. Re: Levin guitars.
      Egil from Norway

      The Levin Guitar Company was a Swedish firm who were founded by HC Levin in the early 1900s. HC Levin came from Goteburg and was a trainee luthier with Martin in the States before setting up Levin back in Sweden. The company was bought over by Martin in the early 1970s not because of their large stock of wood, but because their guitars were becoming a little too good…

      The Goliath was a Dreadnought shape with a spruce top. The thin necks compliment an action akin to an electric guitar. A rich and deep bass tone made the Goliath a guitar to rival and beat any other including the best Gibsons and Martins.

      Thomas’s Goliath guitar was recently restored by Jimmy Moon of Moon Guitars in Glasgow and plays and sounds as good as ever. There is one other Goliath in Shetland, currently residing in Whalsay.

      Click: http://www.gitarren.se/radotips/sernr_levin.html
      to find out the age of your Levin Guitar

    2. Find out the age of your Levin
      Egil from Norway

      The Levin Guitar Company was a Swedish firm who were founded by HC Levin in the early 1900s. HC Levin came from Goteburg and was a trainee luthier with Martin in the States before setting up Levin back in Sweden. The company was bought over by Martin in the early 1970s not because of their large stock of wood, but because their guitars were becoming a little too good…

      The Goliath was a Dreadnought shape with a spruce top. The thin necks compliment an action akin to an electric guitar. A rich and deep bass tone made the Goliath a guitar to rival and beat any other including the best Gibsons and Martins.

      Thomas’s Goliath guitar was recently restored by Jimmy Moon of Moon Guitars in Glasgow and plays and sounds as good as ever. There is one other Goliath in Shetland, currently residing in Whalsay.

      Click http://www.gitarren.se/radotips/sernr_levin.html to find out the age of your Levin Guitar.

      : I’m looking for some documens about the Levin Guitar.
      : May you can tell me more about it.
      : The serial number is.247502.

      : Thanks,Ray.
      :

    3. Re: Levin guitars.
      mac

      : Hi
      I recently saw a 3/4 size Levin made in 1906. The condition is fair and it sounds wonderful. Would anybody have an idea what is a fair price for such an instrument?
      Many thanks
      Mac:

    4. Re: Levin guitars.
      Julian

      : I’m looking for some documens about the Levin Guitar.
      : May you can tell me more about it.
      : The serial number is.247502.

      : Thanks,Ray.
      :
      Hey there, i also own a Levin s/n 527895, and i was interested in finding out how much its worth, any ideas?

      1. Re: Levin guitars.
        Seán

        : :Who currently owns the Levin name?

        : CFMArtin took over Levin in the 70’s, and I think they still own the name. I have a Martin LD18, made in Sweden, and I’m looking out for any information on these "Swedish Martins", if anyone can help?

    5. Re: Levin guitars.
      Tommy Jansson

      I have a Levin star archtop guitar with serial number 334222-5 from 1955. I wonder how much it cuold be worth, it`s in excellent shape.
      please answer some one in this world.

    6. Re: Levin guitars.
      Olle

      Here’s a link to a swedish site were you can find out what year your Levin guitar was bulit.

      http://www.gitarren.se/radotips/sernr_levin.html

      The text (if you don´t understand swedish) says:
      "Here’s the list of all classic Levin guitars from the year 1900 to 1978, when the last guitars were built before Herman Carlsson Levins legendary factory i Gothenburg closed their gates forever."

      Good Luck!

      Olle

    7. Re: Levin guitars.
      John-Paul Sanderson

      : I have a Levin guitar serial number 338354, I would love to discover the year in which it was made. Can anyone help?
      John-Paul

      1. Re: Levin guitars.
        Aad Overeem

        : : I have a Levin guitar serial number 338354, I would love to discover the year in which it was made. Can anyone help?
        : John-Paul

        Hi John-Paul,

        According to my Levin serialnr. list your Levin is from 1956

        All the best,

        Aad

        The Netherlands

        1. Re: Levin guitars.
          ian f benzie

          : : : I have a Levin guitar serial number 338354, I would love to discover the year in which it was made. Can anyone help?
          : : John-Paul

          : Hi John-Paul,

          : According to my Levin serialnr. list your Levin is from 1956

          : All the best,

          : Aad

          : The Netherlands

          Hi
          I have a Levin W32J Serial No 564912 with the CF Martin label. Can you date it`s manufacture

          Regards
          Ian F Benzie

          1. Re: Levin guitars.
            Bo Madsen

            : : : : I have a Levin guitar serial number 338354, I would love to discover the year in which it was made. Can anyone help?
            : : : John-Paul

            : : Hi John-Paul,

            : : According to my Levin serialnr. list your Levin is from 1956

            : : All the best,

            : : Aad

            : : The Netherlands

            : Hi
            : I have a Levin W32J Serial No 564912 with the CF Martin label. Can you date it`s manufacture

            : Regards
            : Ian F Benzie

            Ian, Your Levin is one of the last that were made before CF Martin closed the Levin factory down in 1979

    8. Re: Levin guitars.
      Vellu saikkonen

      : I’m looking for some documens about the Levin Guitar.
      : May you can tell me more about it.
      : The serial number is.93102.

      : Thanks,Ray.
      :

    9. Re: Levin guitars.
      Daniel

      : I’m looking for some information about the Levin Guitar.
      : Maybe you can tell me more about it.
      : The serial number is.471617.
      : I have a 3/4 Levin guitar its good condition what would it be worth in Australian dollars

      : Thanks,Daniel.
      :

    10. Re: Levin guitars.
      Daniel

      : I’m looking for some information about the Levin Guitar.
      : Maybe you can tell me more about it.
      : The serial number is.471617.
      : I have a 3/4 Levin guitar its good condition what would it be worth in Australian dollars

      : Thanks,Daniel.
      :

      1. Re: Levin guitars.
        Tony Schofield

        : : I’m looking for some information about the Levin Guitar.
        : : Maybe you can tell me more about it.
        : : The serial number is.471617.
        : : I have a 3/4 Levin guitar its good condition what would it be worth in Australian dollars

        : : Thanks,Daniel.
        : :
        I am looking to purchase a Levin Guitar in decent condition. Can anyone help?

        1. Re: Levin guitars.
          don pedro

          : : : I’m looking for some information about the Levin Guitar.
          : : : Maybe you can tell me more about it.
          : : : The serial number is.471617.
          : : : I have a 3/4 Levin guitar its good condition what would it be worth in Australian dollars

          : : : Thanks,Daniel.
          : : :
          hello
          have jou found jour giuitar or loock jo allways for one?
          maybe i can help jo .
          i`m live in germany excuse the enlish 😉
          greetings Pedro

    11. Re: Levin guitars.
      Egil Stenset, Norway

      Levin is Swedish. Years ago Levin made the guitars in Sweden, but because of production costs Levin produce them somwhere else to day. I have a classic Levin from 1967. How did your guitar look like ??
      : I’m looking for some documens about the Levin Guitar.
      : May you can tell me more about it.
      : The serial number is.247502.

      : Thanks,Ray.
      :

    12. Re: Levin guitars.
      it's swedish guitar i think

      : I’m looking for some documens about the Levin Guitar.
      : May you can tell me more about it.
      : The serial number is.247502.

      : Thanks,Ray.
      :

      1. Re: Levin guitars.
        Mathias Rydström

        : : I’m looking for some documens about the Levin Guitar.
        : : May you can tell me more about it.
        : : The serial number is 564756

        : : Thanks,Ray.
        : :

        1. Re: Levin guitars.
          don pedro

          : : : I’m looking for some documens about the Levin Guitar.
          : : : May you can tell me more about it.
          : : : The serial number is 564756

          : : : Thanks,Ray.
          : :
          Hello !
          my guitare has the NO: 562888 maybe the same time?
          i waite of a letter from martin support .
          I will gif jou the information when i have .
          greetngs Pedro

    13. Re: Levin guitars.
      Andrew leslie

      : I’m looking for some documens about the Levin Guitar.
      : May you can tell me more about it.
      : The serial number is.247502.

      : Thanks,Ray.
      :
      I have a list of serial nos and year of manufacture which dates your guitar as being manufactured in 1951. Try
      http://www.vintage-guitars.se for more information.

      Andrew

      1. Re: Levin guitars.
        Ruth Jeffries

        : :I have found a Levin guitar – 6 string, normal guitar neck, but with a large flat back oval "mandolin" style body – anyone know anything about Levin producing such an instrument – I think I’ll buy it because it is obviously old and unusual !
        Thanks

        : : Thanks,Ray.
        : :
        : I have a list of serial nos and year of manufacture which dates your guitar as being manufactured in 1951. Try
        : http://www.vintage-guitars.se for more information.

        : Andrew

  17. hofner restoration
    rouel sanchez

    Dear Sir,
    I have 2 hofner guitars. The first one is one of the Club series, which has a missing tortioseshell plate, pickguard,knobs,bridge and saddles.
    The second one is like a 463/s (I’m not really sure), with the top paint stripped of and a supposed 3rd(middle) humbucker’s slot, covered with wood.
    I need to talk to people who can answer all my Hofner questions.

    TNX.

      1. Re: kay kelvinator geetar
        Gary

        Rick,

        I recently found one in a guitar shop in Delaware. Mixed in with all the new Fender Strats and Teles
        and Gibson Les Paul models was a slightly damaged Kay archtop. To be specific, a 1959 model P4
        in tobacco sunburst with a full Kelvinator headstock and gold sparkle pickguard. The "person" who owned
        it previously, tried to turn it into a solid body guitar. He filled the body with yellow spray foam insulation
        and then drilled holes in the archtop and put in a Gibson tune o matic bridge and tailpiece. The one similar
        to what you would find on a Les Paul. He also replaced the single pickup with a black and white humbucker
        in the neck position. This pickup is actually too powerful for the archtop design.

        Anyway, it took me two days to remove 99% of the foam insulation with a coat hanger through
        the f holes. I found and refitted an original trapeze tailpiece and archtop bridge. I am in the process
        of plugging the 4 holes that he drilled into it.

        The guitar sounds great with flatwound strings . 011 on the high end. I am keeping it forever because
        I am from 1959 too. I wish you luck finding one and all the best.

      2. Re: kay kelvinator geetar
        Gary

        Rick,

        I recently found one in a guitar shop in Delaware. Mixed in with all the new Fender Strats and Teles
        and Gibson Les Paul models was a slightly damaged Kay archtop. To be specific, a 1959 model P4
        in tobacco sunburst with a full Kelvinator headstock and gold sparkle pickguard. The "person" who owned
        it previously, tried to turn it into a solid body guitar. He filled the body with yellow spray foam insulation
        and then drilled holes in the archtop and put in a Gibson tune o matic bridge and tailpiece. The one similar
        to what you would find on a Les Paul. He also replaced the single pickup with a black and white humbucker
        in the neck position. This pickup is actually too powerful for the archtop design.

        Anyway, it took me two days to remove 99% of the foam insulation with a coat hanger through
        the f holes. I found and refitted an original trapeze tailpiece and archtop bridge. I am in the process
        of plugging the 4 holes that he drilled into it.

        The guitar sounds great with flatwound strings . 011 on the high end. I am keeping it forever because
        I am from 1959 too. I wish you luck finding one and all the best.

      3. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Russell Earl Marsland
        Russell Earl Marsland

        : i’m lookin’ for a kay kelvinator archtop, do you know of any….let me know, thanks. I have one with original case. Very coooool! Fantastic condition. ’57 to ’59 not sure which . Has been properly set up and intonated. Looks exactly like the blond one in the D’addario calender

  18. Harmony guitars
    fred

    I have several Harmony guitars that I would like some info on. One is a solid body it has Marquis on it with H732 on the back. The other is very old oval hole with 504 H51 on the inside. I sure wold appreciate any info or info on resourses to research these guitars.

      1. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... -PhiL-
        -PhiL-

        To all of you with a solid body Les Paul esque harmony h732. I was given one this morning and hopped online to research it. Looks like there is a Korean company that that uses the old American company name of Harmony. The H732 is one of their models as the American company never made guitars that resembled popular body styles such as stratocasters or Les Pauls. Sounds like though they are not origional American made Harmonies, they are still good guitars. (I realize that most of the post on this site are really old but perhaps this can help someone.)

    1. Re: MARQUIS by Harmony guitar
      alex

      : I have a Marquis by Harmony guitar that I would like some info, is a solid body with H732 on the back. looks like a Gibson Les Paul, I appreciate any info about this guitar.

      thanks

    2. Re: Harmony guitars
      chris grant

      I also have the exact same guitar. If you hear anything about this kind PLEASE let me know.

      thanks,
      Chris

      : I have several Harmony guitars that I would like some info on. One is a solid body it has Marquis on it with H732 on the back. The other is very old oval hole with 504 H51 on the inside. I sure wold appreciate any info or info on resourses to research these guitars.

    3. Re: Harmony guitars
      Brad

      i have a wood harmony guitar made in the early 70’s and i am looking for an apraisal on this guitar to know how much it is worth i believe the serial number is H732WA, if anyone could help me i would appreciate it, thank you.

      1. Re: Harmony guitars
        Bill Griswold

        my appraisal for you my friend would be if this guitar is in very good shape than you could get at least 700 for it. I sold my guitar and it was the same description as yours and i gave the guy a good deal by giving him 4 free blow jobs and fucked his butt 3 times a day. so if you dont want to sell it for money i will do the same for you. E- mail me your reply thank you.

    4. Re: Harmony guitars
      Emily

      I have one harmony guitar that I need information on. I believe it’s an imitation Fender Stratocaser, in a 3-color sunburst. I would like to know what model it is, I believe in might be a ’57 Stratocaster. How can I find out what model it really is?

    5. Re: Harmony guitars
      Javi (Spain)

      I bought a Harmony Marquis Guitar, solid body, that looks kind of a Les Paul but a little bit thinner, and no paint.
      Looks just amazing and has a really good sound. I think it probably doesn´t have original pickups. Do you have any pictures of yours?? send me if you have.

      Thanks

      1. Re: Harmony Marquis - Pictures
        Glenn WILKINS (Rouen, France)

        I know these posting are ancient but I’m giving it a try. I’ve had a Harmony Marquis that sounds like what you were talking about and have been in love with it from day 1, especially since it’s got 2 circa 1970 Gibson engraved PAF pick-ups on it that just scream.
        If you are still interested, I’ve got some pictures and can send them. Please do the same if you have any

        Thanks a lot – Bonjour de la France !!

    6. Re: Harmony guitars
      Dale

      Try checking out http://www.broadwaymusicco.com/HARMONY.htm

      I found alot of information on Harmony guitars there. good luck

      : I have several Harmony guitars that I would like some info on. One is a solid body it has Marquis on it with H732 on the back. The other is very old oval hole with 504 H51 on the inside. I sure wold appreciate any info or info on resourses to research these guitars.

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