Vintage Guitars

1957 Harmony H63 Espanada

The Chronologue
Year1957ColorGleaming Black
BirthplaceChicago, IllinoisFactory OptionsN/A
ManufacturerThe Harmony CompanyCase Mfd.N/A
ModelH63Case ExteriorTwo-tone Cream and Gray Chiploard
Serial #Factory Stamp – 4905H63Case InteriorRed Felt, Neck Pocket, 4 Latches, 3 Hinges (2 metal 1 leather)
Serial # LocationInside Body CavityCase Extras
Original Price$199.50
Specifications
Overall
TypeTwo Pickup Electric Archtop, Single Cutaway, Right HandedBody Length20 1/4″
Weight7lb.Body Depth3 11/16″
Scale25″Upper Bout Width11 1/2″
# Of Strings6Waist Bout Width9 11/16″
Total Length41 3/16″Lower Bout Width16 1/2″
Construction
Body
Body TypeGrand Auditorium, Fully Arched, Hollow-body, Harmony Style f-HolesBody Binding“Harmometal” Fluted Aluminum Top and Back
TopSpruce Laminatef-hole BindingN/A
BackMaple LaminateBracing1/4″ Dowel Post Under Bridge
SidesMaple LaminateFinishNitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck
Neck DetailMaple 1-pieceSide Marker6 Black Dot Stamp, 3,5,7,9,12,15
Neck ProfileLarge CNutBone
Neck Depth1st Fret .960″, 10th Fret 1.021″Nut Width1 3/4″
Neck AttachmentSet12th Fret Width2″
Neck Heel CapWhite CelluloidTrussDual Steel Rod “Torque-Lok”
FingerboardEbonized MapleTruss AdjustmentPeghead Access 1/4″ Nut
Fingerboard Radius12″Truss Adj. CoverHarmony Style White Celluloid
Fingerboard BindingFully Bound, White CelluloidPeghead ProfileHarmony Wide Paddle 3×3
Frets.076″ Nickle SilverPeghead VeneerN/A
Fret Count20Peghead BindingN/A
Position Marker6 Large Block Perloid Inlay 3,5,7,9,12,15Peghead Logo“Espanada” Script Metal Plate. Same Plate on Bass Side Upper Bout
Hardware
TunersWaverly Stich-linePickguardHarmony Style Thick White Plastic
Tuners TypeIndividual, Open Back, Two Screws AffixedPickguard MountTop Screw, Mid-Side Bracket
Machine HeadsCM, OvalKnobsWhite Daka-Ware Cupcake
Tuner BushingsCM, HexKnob DetailsKnurled, Push-On, Volume and Tone Gold Stamped
TailpieceGerman Mfd. Long Compensating TrapezeSwitch CapBlack Plastic
Tailpiece Mount3 Screws To BottomControl PlateN/A
Bridge TypeFloating Harmony Style 2-piecePickup BezelP1 – .125″ Thick Clear Celluloid Riser with White Backing, P2 – .250″ Thick Clear Celluloid Riser with White Backing, 4-screws Affixed
Bridge DetailCompensated, Thumbwheel Height Adj.Pickup LocationNeck and Bridge
Bridge MaterialBrazilian RosewoodPickup MountAttached to Bezel, 2 Spring Loaded Screws, Height Adjustable
Bridge SaddleBoneStrap ButtonWhite Plastic End Pin
Tremolo ArmN/A
Electronics
PickupGibson Mfd P-13 “Tone Emphasizer”Switch StampN/A
Pickup DetailIntegrated CM Cover with Center Rail Exposing Adjustment ScrewsSwitch DetailDPDT 3 Position Toggle
Pickup DateN/ACapacitor Stamp2 Sprague “Bumblebee” .022µF ±20% 400V
Pickup Poles6 Height Adjustable ScrewsCap Value0.022µF
Pickup WiringInside Body CavityCap Value ActualBoth are 0.026µF
Pickup OutputP1 – 7.80kΩ, P2 – 7.33kΩResistorN/A
Potentiometers4 Total, All CentralabResistor Value ActualN/A
Potentiometer Stamp134713 BA211-1917 500K, “USA” Stamped on Case TopWire HarnessN/A
Potentiometer Value500kΩGround WireN/A
Pot Value ActualP1 – V-535kΩ T-595kΩ, P2 – V-527kΩ T-621kΩOutput JackSwitchcraft. 1/4″ Jack, Lower Bout Side Mounted 1/2″ Nut
Catalog Description
HARMONY DOUBLE PICKUP ELECTRIC SPANISH GUITARS Cutaway Models
Jewel like beauty . . . superb styling . . . top-of-the-line quality in tone and response . . . in these fine precision-made Professional cutaway electrics. New Slim-line necks with adjustable Torque-Lok dual reinforcing rods and speed-fretted pearl-inliad ovalled fingerboards make playing a pleasure right down to the last fret. Five controls—two for volume, two for tone, and selector switch – permit infinite choice of tonal effects with the two high fidelity pickups. Bridge pickup for take-off or solo playing; forward pickup for rhythm work. Each pickup has individual adjustment for each string. Grand Auditorium size 41 ¾ x 16 5/8 in. Laminated arched spruce tops and maple backs. Heavy molded guardplates. Chrome plated metal button individual tuning keys. DeLuxe compensating tailpiece. Truly outstanding in design, detail, and value for the progressive guitarist seeking to improve his performance and audience appeal.
No. H63 – The “Espanada” Cutaway Model, in gleaming black polished finish. Wide bands of fluted Harmometal binding on top and back edges. Pearl inlaid ebonized maple fingerboard. DeLuxe compensating tailpiece. $199.50
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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