Vintage Guitars

1956 Harmony H65

The Chronologue
Year1956ColorSherry Blonde
BirthplaceChicago, IllinoisFactory OptionsN/A
ManufacturerThe Harmony CompanyCase Mfd.Archkraft w Eagle Lock Co. Hardware
ModelH65Case ExteriorArched Plywood, Brown Vinyl Covered
Serial #4464H65 F-56Case InteriorRed Plush Rayon, Neck Pocket
Serial # LocationInk Stamp Inside Body CavityCase ExtrasN/A
Original Price$145.00
Specifications
Overall
TypeElectric Archtop, Hollowbody, Single CutawayBody Length20″
Weight5 lb. 12 oz.Body Depth2 7/8″
Scale24 1/2″Upper Bout Width11 3/8″
# Of Strings6Waist Bout Width9 1/2″
Total Length40 5/8″Lower Bout Width16 3/8″
Construction
Body
Body TypeFully Arched, Harmony Ornate f-holes, Right HandedBody Binding6-ply W/B Celluloid Front, 1-Ply W Celluloid Back
TopLaminate, Curly Maple Veneerf-hole BindingN/A
BackLaminate, Curly Maple VeneerBracingN/A
SidesLaminate, Curly Maple VeneerFinishNitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck
Neck DetailMaple, “Slim-Line”Side Marker6 Black Dot Stamped, 3,5,7,9,12,15
Neck ProfileVintage UNutBone
Neck Depth1st Fret .900, 10th Fret .988Nut Width1 3/4″
Neck AttachmentSet Block12th Fret Width2 1/8″
Neck Heel CapWhite CelluloidTrussAdjustable “TORQUE-LOK” Dual Steel Rod
FingerboardRosewoodTruss AdjustmentPeghead Access, 1/4″ Nut
Fingerboard Radius12″Truss Adj. CoverTransparent Tortoise Celluloid, 3-screws to Peghead
Fingerboard BindingWhite Celluloid, Fully BoundPeghead Profile3-piece Harmony Wide Archtop Paddle, 3X3
Frets.104 Nickle Silver Wire Peghead VeneerRosewood
Fret Count20Peghead BindingN/A
Position Marker6 Pearlette Block Inlay, 3,5,7,9,12,15Peghead LogoHarmony Script and Fleur-de-lis Symbol, Pearlette Inlay
Hardware
TunersWaverly, StitchlinePickguardThick Tortoise Transparent Celluloid
Tuners TypeIndividual, Open Back, 2-screws to Peghead BackPickguard MountTop to Body, Mid-bout Bracket Side Mounted
Machine HeadsCM, OvalKnobsBrown Bakelite, Set Screw
Tuner BushingsCM, HexagonKnob DetailsHatch Top Design, V/T Gold Stamped
TailpieceCM German Mfd. Long Lyre Style Trapeze, HingedSwitch CapN/A
Tailpiece Mount3 Screws To Bottom SideControl PlateN/A
Bridge TypeFloating, 2-pc Thumbscrew Height Adj.Pickup BezelThick Tortoise Transparent Celluloid, 4-screws to Top
Bridge DetailCompensatedPickup LocationNeck Position
Bridge MaterialRosewoodPickup Mount2 Spring Loaded Screws to Bezel, Height Adj.
Bridge SaddleWhite CelluloidStrap ButtonPlastic End Pin
Tremolo ArmN/A
Electronics
PickupGibson Mfd. P13, Single Coil “Tone Emphasizer”Switch StampN/A
Pickup DetailCOB with Raised Center RailSwitch DetailN/A
Pickup DateN/ACapacitor StampCornell Dubilier, Grey Tiger, Type GT452
Pickup Poles6-screw Individual Height AdjustableCap Value.02 MFD. 400 VDC
Pickup WiringBody CavityCap Value Actual.03μF
Pickup Output7.25kΩResistorN/A
PotentiometersV-Centralab, T-IRCResistor Value ActualN/A
Potentiometer StampV- 4506T36R5U4A2S 2337 CTS, T – BH4260A 137917Wire HarnessShielded
Potentiometer ValueV-500kΩ, T-500kΩGround WireN/A
Pot Value ActualP1 V – 494kΩ T – 560kΩOutput JackSwitchcraft 1/4″, Mounted to Lower Bout Side
Notes
Catalog Description
H65 – A new functional design featuring the “Slim-Line” neck and a thinner than usual body – only 2 3/4 inches deep – for more comfortable playing.
Curly maple top and back with heavy bindings. Rosewood fingerboard with large inlays.
“Tone-Emphasizer” pickup with separate magnetic adjustment for each string. Tone and volume controls. Richly polished sherry blonde finish.
No H65 Cutaway Electric requires No. 103 Case.
No. H65 Guitar. $145.00
Case 103. $13.00
Chronologue Legend
Pickups numbering starts from top position. Ex. P1-Neck, P2-Middle, P3-Bridge
Pup – Pickup
UB – Upper-bout, LB – Lower-bout, WB – Waist-bout
Laminate – Pressed layers of wood w/ veneer
Celluloid – Nitrocellulose-based plastics
W/B – Binding alternates White/Black or Black/White depending on count. Ex. 5-ply W/B = W/B/W/B/W
(db) – Double Markers
Pearlette – Plastic resembling natural pearl.
MOP – Authentic mother of pearl
COB – Chrome over brass
CM – Chromed Metal
OAP – Tuners mounted on a metal plate
V/T – Volume/Tone
kΩ – Kiloohms, measuring electric resistance
μF – Microfared, measuring electrical capacitance
Unknown – Electronics – examination would disrupt vintage integrity, or accurate reading is weighted by other components.
Unknown – Wood or hardware – examination would disrupt vintage integrity
N/A – Not Available from manufacturer.
The Chronologue entry is for model inspected only. Similar models may exhibit different specifications.
The Chronologue is for historic reference. Updates to continue.
Maintenance on models not performed unless documented.
The Chronologue is a registered trademark of SLT Vintage