I bought it in the early 1980's from a small shop
in Simsbury, CT for $85.
Frank Lucchesi of Lucchesi Vintage Instruments
has just reset the neck on it,and I've been lucky
enough to find a pickguard on ebay with the correct
Harmonylogo. (Although the original pickguard was
probably black on this guitar instead of the tortoise shell
that I have on it now.) Does anyone know why pickguards
were taken off and thrown away? It seems like 75% of the
archtops I come across, both electric and acoustic,
are missing their pickguards!
from the 1967 Harmony Dealer catalog:
Known everywhere ofr its dependability, attractive color,
finish and value. Has given satisfaction and pleasure to thousands
of players. Auditorium size made of carefully selected hardwoods.
Arched top and back. Edges are celluloid bound. Ovalled
fingerboard has bone nut and position markers. Adjustable
ebonized bridge. Celluloid pickguard. Black polished finish with
contrasting grained reddish highlights. Size 15 3/4 X 40 1/4
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