Harmony H-22 Electric Bass Guitar (1967)
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Harmony H-22 Model Electric Bass Guitar (1967), made in Chicago, sunburst lacquer finish, laminated maple body. maple neck with rosewood fingerboard.
One of the finest bass bargains of the 1960's, the Harmony H-22 "Hi Value" Electric Bass retailed originally at $99.50 and was the company's first bass guitar. The very lightweight flat-topped fully hollow body features one excellent sounding DeArmond pickup. The neck is thick but comfortable, with a 30" scale. The most distinctive feature is the large white plastic off-center pickguard, which certainly gives the bass an unmistakeable look!
The H-22 was the model used extensively in the mid-1960's by both Muff Winwood in the Spencer Davis Group and Ronnie Lane of the Small Faces, and its agressively thumpy tone can be clearly heard in their recordings. This one is a bit of a "road warrior," not all original but a good-sounding and playing bass. The H-22 has become a much sought-after item, with new generations of players discovering its quirky charm and excellent sonic qualities.
Overall length is 44 1/2 in. (113 cm.), 15 5/8 in. (39.7 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 2 in. (5.1 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 30 in. (762 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3/4 in. (44 mm.).
Well-used. A good player but with a very noticeable tuner substitution; large Fender-Kluson style keys (gold plated!) having been added in place of the original small-shaft strip tuners. Not the most artful alteration but functional! The bridge is newer and the pickguard is a correct style modern replacement. Original pickup and wiring; "klunk" switch is wired as a tone control bypass. All original finish with general small dings, chips, and wear. Not the cleanest, but a good solid gigging example of this rather sought-after bass. Very Good + Condition.
One of the finest bass bargains of the 1960's, the Harmony H-22 "Hi Value" Electric Bass retailed originally at $99.50 and was the company's first bass guitar. The very lightweight flat-topped fully hollow body features one excellent sounding DeArmond pickup. The neck is thick but comfortable, with a 30" scale. The most distinctive feature is the large white plastic off-center pickguard, which certainly gives the bass an unmistakeable look!
The H-22 was the model used extensively in the mid-1960's by both Muff Winwood in the Spencer Davis Group and Ronnie Lane of the Small Faces, and its agressively thumpy tone can be clearly heard in their recordings. This one is a bit of a "road warrior," not all original but a good-sounding and playing bass. The H-22 has become a much sought-after item, with new generations of players discovering its quirky charm and excellent sonic qualities.
Overall length is 44 1/2 in. (113 cm.), 15 5/8 in. (39.7 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 2 in. (5.1 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 30 in. (762 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3/4 in. (44 mm.).
Well-used. A good player but with a very noticeable tuner substitution; large Fender-Kluson style keys (gold plated!) having been added in place of the original small-shaft strip tuners. Not the most artful alteration but functional! The bridge is newer and the pickguard is a correct style modern replacement. Original pickup and wiring; "klunk" switch is wired as a tone control bypass. All original finish with general small dings, chips, and wear. Not the cleanest, but a good solid gigging example of this rather sought-after bass. Very Good + Condition.