Post by hokumjim on Aug 9, 2020 10:41:57 GMT
Lockdown has made me look at the results of years of collecting, or hoarding if you look at it objectively. I have far too many instruments and stuff. So thinning out is needed. Here is a rare guitar indeed. I have never seen another or can find anyting similar anywhere on the internet. Neil Harpe suggested it looked a bit like a Harmony Espanitas from around 1940. It is similar but the body measures different and the bindings are different. There is no reference to the H168 on the Harmony database site. My best guess is that it may have been a "Special" maybe based on an Espanitas, but with a larger body and fancy bindings. It is certainly a rare guitar.15.5" bottom bout, 11" upper. 25" scale length, huge herring bone bindings. It was thoroughly and expertly renovated by York luthier Dave Gregory some years ago, he is sadly no longer with us. Two front splits cleated and repaired, neck reset and replaced finger board. Stewmac tuners, KK pickup and a good hard case. Serial number is 40** Anybody fancy it before it goes to the Bay? £1250 bottom line
The mark on the bass side lower bout is NOT a split it is a small gouge, no structural damage at all
The mark on the bass side lower bout is NOT a split it is a small gouge, no structural damage at all
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