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Early 1950s Harmony H1203 Sovereign V-braced conversion (#348) -- SOLD

This is the early smaller version of the H1203.

New hard shell case is optional - add $100 (our cost)

Back was removed, braces removed, new braces installed.

Structurally speaking, this is in excellent condition.

Reset was done.

Action is 4/64 at the 12th fret. Low-E is a bit higher.

This is a great sounding "Western Special" brace conversion.

We pay attention to fine details. The inside back and sides are cleaned up and sanded smooth. We chip out all of the glue globs. Braces are tapered and sanded smooth. Serial numbers (if any) are preserved. Back braces are rounded and sanded smooth. We use a drill press and reamer to install new solid metal bushings and modern tuners. We do what Harmony should have done 60 years ago.

New Parts

• Bracing - V-pattern premium quarter sawn tapered Sitka spruce.
• Bridge - Indian rosewood matching the fret board.
• Nut - vintage bone
• Saddle - vintage bone
• Bridge Pins - Waverly Ebony
• End pin - Waverly Ebony
• Fret board binding - new abs
• Tuners - Stewmac Golden Age Restorations (2503-N) with solid metal bushings
• Frets - all new high profile

OEM Parts

• Neck - Solid Mahogany classic C-shape like older Martin
• Top - Solid spruce
• Back and sides - solid Honduras mahogany
• Fret board - Indian rosewood
• Truss Rod Cover - original white not showing but will be installed using original Harmony screws.
• Pick guard - None.

Condition

• Neck is excellent.
• Action is 4/64" at the 12th fret. Low-E is slightly higher.
• Top excellent. Zero play wear Several scratches. Original finish. No cracks. There is some missing top wood north of the bridge. We received the guitar this way.
• Back is excellent.
• Sides have no cracks. Factory original finish is/was not perfect.
• Peg head face is faded but undamaged.
• Back has a filled screw hole where a strap button was installed. That is a bad location.

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