Is there a catalog of guitar makers' logos to help me identify my vintage guitar?
Nov 05, 2007 by Will T | Posted in Other - Entertainment
I was told by a luthier that my guitar was probably a "Kay" or
"Harmony" archtop, circa late 40's, but am unable to verify it
as the decal has long since disappeared from the headstock.
Can anyone offer any suggestions?
you could try checking on ebay to see if there is another one like it
LB67 | Nov 05, 2007
I do not know of any database like that...
Send me some pictures and I will try to help.
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James The DJ | Nov 05, 2007
Vintage 6 string guitar Identification needed PLEASE.?
May 14, 2007 by liam o | Posted in Other - Entertainment
I have what I think is a harmony Knockoff guitar.
Instead of saying Harmony at the top,
it has a (paper?) tag that says in a fancy lettering (Nobility?) (its hard to make out) it also has "P'MICO" and New York on the tag.
It is an Archtop / Archback with "antique" sunburst pattern.
here is a URL to and image of what the guitar looks like (looks exactly the same with exeption of the harmony name).
http://www.gravitystrings.com/images/
Harmony%20Monty.jpg
Anyone who knows what this guitar is, (ideally an approximate price range now a days for it) and any good care instructions I would be much appreciative.
Contact me at:
savetheearthfirst(AT)gmail(DOT)com
Thanks alot!
Harmony and the slightly more expensive Silvertone guitars were sold by retail outlets like Sears in the 60's. I am assuming that teh guitar you are referring to is the Harmony Monty on that image list. The worth of the guitar depends much on the quality of the bridge and the tuners (are they original?)
Unfortunately the Harmony and Silvertone acoustics were really cheap student guitars, and really aren't worth that much nowadays, even in mint condition. I have a 1966 Silvertone acoustic and it's probably not even worth $100. I'd say in good shape you could get $100 - $200 but i would say keep it nice and enjoy a nice family heirloom/inexpensive Vintage.
raindog | May 17, 2007
Miss Tess and her 1920s archtop electric guitar will be joined by Alec Spiegelman on sax and clarinet, Danny Weller on upright bass and Matt Meyer on Drums. 
