Vintage Guitars

1946 Harmony H50

The Chronologue
Year1946ColorTwo-toned Sunburst
BirthplaceChicago, IllinoisFactory OptionsN/A
ManufacturerThe Harmony CompanyCase Mfd.N/A
ModelH50Case ExteriorLight Brown Chiploard
Serial #Factory Stamp – 1146H50Case InteriorBrown Felt, Neck Pocket, 4 Latches, 3 Hinges (2 metal 1 leather)
Serial # LocationInside Body CavityCase ExtrasBlack Diamond Strings, Rayon Neck Cord
Original Price$82.50
Specifications
Overall
TypeElectric Archtop, Right HandedBody Length20 1/16″
Weight4 lb. 15 oz.Body Depth3 3/8″
Scale25″Upper Bout Width11 1/2″
# Of Strings6Waist Bout Width9 5/8″
Total Length41 1/8″Lower Bout Width16 3/8″
Construction
Body
Body TypeGrand Auditorium, Fully Arched, Semi-Hollow, F-holesBody Binding3-ply Celluloid W/B/W Top and 1-ply White Back
TopCarved Solid Sprucef-hole BindingN/A
BackSolid MapleBracing2 Maple Tone Bars to Top, Mid-bought to Bottom
SidesSolid MapleFinishNitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck
Neck DetailMaple 1-pieceSide Marker6 Black Dot Stamp, 3,5,7,9,12,15
Neck ProfileLarge CNutBone
Neck Depth.956″ 1st Fret, 1.135″ 10th FretNut Width1 3/4″
Neck AttachmentSet12th Fret Width2 1/16″
Neck Heel CapWhite CelluloidTrussSteel Rod, Unadjustable
FingerboardBrazilian RosewoodTruss AdjustmentN/A
Fingerboard Radius12″Truss Adj. CoverN/A
Fingerboard BindingFully Bound, White CelluloidPeghead ProfileHarmony Wide Paddle 3×3
Frets.099″ BrassPeghead VeneerTortoise-Shell Celluloid Cap
Fret Count20Peghead BindingN/A
Position Marker6 Large Block Perloid Inlay 3,5,7,9,12,15Peghead LogoAll Engraved, “Harmony” Script Outlined in Gold, White Lightning Bolt Outlined in Gold, Blue Crest Outlined in Gold with Gold Script “H” Inside, Gold Pinstripe on Edge.
Hardware
TunersKluson DeluxePickguard3-ply Swirled Cream and Red
Tuners Type3 OAP, Closed Back, 4-screws Affixed Pickguard MountTop Screw, Mid-Side Bracket
Machine HeadsWhite Celluloid OvalKnobsDakaware Bakelite
Tuner BushingsCM, RoundKnob DetailsHatch Top, Set Screw
TailpieceKluson Hinged TrapezeSwitch CapN/A
Tailpiece Mount3 Screws To BottomControl PlateN/A
Bridge TypeHarmony Style 2-piecePickup Bezel.063″ Thick, Clear Tortoise, 4-screws Affixed
Bridge DetailCompensated, Thumbwheel Height Adj.Pickup LocationNeck
Bridge MaterialBrazilian RosewoodPickup MountAttached to Bezel, 2 Spring Loaded Screws, Height Adjustable
Bridge SaddleBoneStrap ButtonWood End Pin
Tremolo ArmN/A
Electronics
PickupGibson Mfd P-13 “Tone Emphasizer”Switch StampN/A
Pickup DetailIntegrated CM Cover Exposing Magnet Pole BarSwitch DetailN/A
Pickup DateN/ACapacitor StampSolar Sealdtite Wax-Molded Paper .02 Cap MFD. 400 D.C.W.V. Outside Foil w/ Polartity Stripe
Pickup Poles6 Raised Poles, UnadjustableCap Value0.02µF
Pickup WiringInside Body CavityCap Value Actual0.02µF
Pickup Output6.14kΩResistorN/A
PotentiometersBoth IRC (International Resistance Company)Resistor Value ActualN/A
Potentiometer StampBoth 0.5 MEG VC16342 IRC 613Wire HarnessN/A
Potentiometer ValueV-500kΩ, T-500kΩGround WireN/A
Pot Value ActualV-527kΩ, T-438kΩOutput JackUnknown Mfd. 1/4″ Jack, Lower Bout Side Mounted 1/2″ Nut
Catalog Description
1949 Targ & Dinner Inc. Chicago Catalog
SPANISH MODEL OUTFIT
This guitar js Grand auditorium size, in rich two-tone sunburst polished finish. Arched top and back. Celluloid bound and inlaid. Engraved headpiece. Rosewood fingerboard and bridge. Deluxe covered keys. Built-in Spanish type “Tone-Emphasizer” pickup, adjustable to players’ liking.
Spanish Guitar only. $90.75
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.
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