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.
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 a very early example from the first year of production; the only major difference is 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!
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 3/4 in. (113.7 cm.), 15 3/4 in. (40 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.). This is a nice, all original bass with a little wear and tear overall-finish dings, scrapes and edgewear. There is no major damage or repair but the bass exhibits general signs of use. This one is complete including oft-missing parts like the pickguard, finger rest and lever "clunk" switch. A very good player with the classic H-22 sound. Generally Excellent - Condition.
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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 a very early example from the first year of production; the only major difference is 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!
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 3/4 in. (113.7 cm.), 15 3/4 in. (40 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.). This is a nice, all original bass with a little wear and tear overall-finish dings, scrapes and edgewear. There is no major damage or repair but the bass exhibits general signs of use. This one is complete including oft-missing parts like the pickguard, finger rest and lever "clunk" switch. A very good player with the classic H-22 sound. Generally Excellent - Condition.