Harmony H-22 Electric Bass Guitar (1962)
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Harmony H-22 Model Electric Bass Guitar (1962), made in Chicago, sunburst lacquer finish, laminated maple body, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard.
One of the 1960's finest bass bargains, the Harmony H-22 "Hi Value" Electric Bass retailed originally at $99.50 and was the company's first bass guitar offering. This particular bass is the earliest example we have ever seen, with a pickup dated to mid-1961. The H-22 was oficially introduced in Harmony's 1962 catalog; this is likely one of the very first production examples. The only major difference from mid-60's H-22's a wooden tailpiece with a metal cover which was soon replaced by a single stamped metal unit.
The very lightweight flat-topped fully hollow body features one excellent sounding DeArmond pickup, mounted down by the neck. The neck itself is thick but comfortable, with a 30" scale dot-inlaid rosewood fingerboard. The bass's most distinctive cosmetic feature is the large white plastic off-center pickguard, which certainly gives it an unmistakable look! Controls are simple, with single tone and volume knobs and large "klunk" switch that works with the tone control for instant tone modification.
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 aggressively thumpy tone can be clearly heard on many recordings. Popular up into the late 1960's, the H-22 has recently again become a much sought-after item, with new generations of players discovering its quirky charm, extremely easy handling and excellent sonic qualities.
Overall length is 44 5/8 in. (113.3 cm.), 15 7/8 in. (40.3 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 15/16 in. (4.9 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.). This is a very nice, all original bass with a little wear and tear overall-finish dings, checking and edgewear mostly to the sides and back of the neck. There is no damage or repairs but the bass exhibits general signs of use. The only oddity is there are small worn-down chips on the bass side of the fingerboard at the 5th and 7th fret positions that look purposefully made so the player's thumb can easily feel its position on the neck!. This bass is complete including oft-missing parts like the white plastic pickguard, fingerrest and white plastic "klunk" switch lever. An excellent player with the classic H-22 sound. Excellent - Condition.
One of the 1960's finest bass bargains, the Harmony H-22 "Hi Value" Electric Bass retailed originally at $99.50 and was the company's first bass guitar offering. This particular bass is the earliest example we have ever seen, with a pickup dated to mid-1961. The H-22 was oficially introduced in Harmony's 1962 catalog; this is likely one of the very first production examples. The only major difference from mid-60's H-22's a wooden tailpiece with a metal cover which was soon replaced by a single stamped metal unit.
The very lightweight flat-topped fully hollow body features one excellent sounding DeArmond pickup, mounted down by the neck. The neck itself is thick but comfortable, with a 30" scale dot-inlaid rosewood fingerboard. The bass's most distinctive cosmetic feature is the large white plastic off-center pickguard, which certainly gives it an unmistakable look! Controls are simple, with single tone and volume knobs and large "klunk" switch that works with the tone control for instant tone modification.
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 aggressively thumpy tone can be clearly heard on many recordings. Popular up into the late 1960's, the H-22 has recently again become a much sought-after item, with new generations of players discovering its quirky charm, extremely easy handling and excellent sonic qualities.
Overall length is 44 5/8 in. (113.3 cm.), 15 7/8 in. (40.3 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 15/16 in. (4.9 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.). This is a very nice, all original bass with a little wear and tear overall-finish dings, checking and edgewear mostly to the sides and back of the neck. There is no damage or repairs but the bass exhibits general signs of use. The only oddity is there are small worn-down chips on the bass side of the fingerboard at the 5th and 7th fret positions that look purposefully made so the player's thumb can easily feel its position on the neck!. This bass is complete including oft-missing parts like the white plastic pickguard, fingerrest and white plastic "klunk" switch lever. An excellent player with the classic H-22 sound. Excellent - Condition.