Harmony H55 X-brace Conversion (373)

Price: $450

Shipping $50

Tone quality is Very nice with full harmonic response.

This guitar offers nice play feel and perfect intonation. Play action is 4/64 at the 12th fret

Neck was reset.

Back was removed, ladder bracing on top was removed, new forward shifted 100 degree X-bracing installed. All cracks (if any) are comprehensively stabilized. Easy to do when the back is off.

Back bracing is original, but rounded and sanded smooth.

Structural bracing is added to the sides for improved tone. I do not believe anyone else does this but it is my mark of quality workmanship.

As usual, satisfaction is guaranteed. Returns allowed per our warranty.

I pay attention to small details. Top braces are tapered and sanded smooth. The inside back and sides are cleaned up and sanded smooth. Back braces are rounded and sanded smooth. Harmony production glue globs are chipped out. Serial numbers (if any) are preserved.

New Parts

• Bracing - X-pattern premium quarter sawn tapered Sitka spruce.
• PIN Bridge - Indian rosewood
• Bridge plate - 40 year old sugar maple
• Saddle - Martin Spec bone
• Nut - Vintage bone
• Bridge Pins - Ebony
• End pin - Ebony
• Frets - all new high profile
• Fret board - ovangol

OEM Parts

• Neck - Solid Honduras mahogany. Classic C shape like Martin of that era.
• Top - Solid spruce
• Back and sides - Solid Honduras mahogany
• Tuners - Original w/ chrome gears
• Pick guard - Original reapplied with 3M film
• Truss Rod cover - Original white

Condition

• Well this was a fine mess I got myself into. The pick up was hanging by a thread and not working. I had it re-wound. The installation screws were missing so those are new. The neck was a mess, now repaired.
• Top - Crack free. No play wear. Lots of dings and stains.
• Sides - solid mahogany refinished. One 2-inch impact crack
• Back solid mahogany refinished in excellent condition
• Back - Excellent condition - No cracks
• Gear head face is fair. "Harmony" letters are worn away.
• Gear head back is very good. However, there is a repaired crack. This will cause no issues and is covered by warranty.
• Neck is very good.
• Pick up - works. Plays loud. Volume control works. Tone control does not seem to have any affect. Since I don’t do electronics, I will leave this to the buyer to repair.
• This appears to be a 1950s H55. I am guessing. The body is smaller, like an H162. Also, the "Harmony" letters are often worn away on other 50s Sovereigns of that era. Don’t quote me on that.

Please note: many sellers do not accept returns. I do. I am dedicated to customer satisfaction. This is a great guitar you will want to keep and play. This is not something I just want to get rid of.

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