I also have a Harmony H75 like the one you mentioned. It’s kind of a family heirloom, but I can tell you a lot of pretty nice to know information about it. The design was released in 1964. DeArmond originally made the pickups for it and it came with a solid tail bridge and a tortoise shell pickguard. The model was discontinued in 1975. Basically, you’ve got a guitar which is at least 29 years old. They have great playability and sound great for any style of music. The H-75 was pretty much a general purpose instrument, and a pretty darn good one at that. Let me put it this way; when the guitar came out, Gibson actually had to re-vamp the ES-335 to match the quality of the H-75. To really hear one come alive, try it through a decent sized tube amp. Mind the feedback though; that is the only disadvantage I’ve found with them. The older circuitry and the hollow body combine to produce some potetially nasty feedback. I hope all this was helpful. Sean

: Anybody out there can help spares? : I have an H75 (Serial No 853 so I assume a relatively early one – can anyone date it from this?) Its a great guitar and is still alive and kicking but now somewhat battered and bruised! I’d like to get it refurbished at some point – it’s been refretted but bridge needs replacing, chrome is flaking off pickups etc and needs generally tidying up. Anyone know of a good source of spares or can offer any advice on trying to refurb?

Hi, I used to have one of these about 40 years ago and I bought in 2nd hand then! Re quality, it was not in the ranks of Gibson but more a quality budget instrument. It was sold I believe via mail order as well ( Sears & Roebuck I think).It is documented in a book called American guitars. I saw one about 2 years ago, advertised for £250. I did phone but it was gone. I played mine in a blues band and it is capable of very Gretsch-like sounds due to those georgeous pickups. I still keep an eye open for a good one and if you ever wanted to part with it email me. : Anybody out there can help with genuine info? : I have a Guitar that appears to be an original Harmony Electric Semmi Accoustic in mint condition Had it for about30years,but need some info. I know from the internal stamp and markings the Model no H11-H75 made in Chicago. It would be helpful to know the Quality of the instrument, the age,approximate value and any genuine comments that enthusiates with knowledge of the guitar may have. It would be even nicer if I knew as much history, designer etc.as possible. Was this an early Rock guitar or was it a general purpose Band instrument. I just gotta find out it’s driving me mad not knowing.