Stockport, United Kingdom
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Harmony H54 Rocket 1959 - 1967 - Brown Sunburst1962 Harmony/Silvertone Rocket. The eagle-eyed among you may notice something strange about this picture.I had a fully-loaded ‘62 Harmony Rocket body whose neck was sadly beyond repair. I paired it with a same year (and of course, same factory/templates) Silvertone 1454 bound/block inlayed neck, completing a rather handsome guitar indeed. 1962 Harmony / Silvertone Rocket, made in USA (Chicago).This guitar comprises of a loaded 1962 Harmony Rocket body (whose neck was unsalvageable), paired with a same-year, same factory Silvertone 1454 neck. A perfect fit, with these models sharing the same templates, made side by side at the Harmony factory in the same year.The 1454 model’s neck however featured a far more ornate design than the Rocket, featuring an adjustable truss rod, binding, block inlays and (I believe) a Brazilian rosewood fretboard. Paired with the Rocket body, I think it looks rather handsome indeed, and retains its original shaded Red sunburst finish to the back, which makes for a quirky mismatch to the body’s burst.Specs:2x Dearmond / Rowe Industries ‘Gold Foil’ pickupsBrazilian rosewood fingerboard with block inlaysNew 3-on-a-plate Kluson tuners4x original ‘Cupcake’ knobsCondition:Well-worn, but free of structural issues, breaks or issues. Beautiful patina to both the body and neck, giving the guitar a consistent vintage, worn-in look.Modifications/repairs:Year-matched body and neck as above. Neck has had a prior refret and a brand new set of Kluson 3-on-a-plate tuners installed. Switch tip is a replacement - bridge may be original but I can’t be certain. Original Harmony Rocket pickguard has repaired crack (as pictured). New nut fitted by Fontaine Guitars (Nottingham).
Price£950
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