1962 Harmony H929 Stella Parlor Guitar

Overview: I can't remember when this was last in the shop exactly, but as I recall I gave this a quick level/dress of the frets and going-over some years ago. It came back in recently for consignment and, after fixing a few more things, it's turned back into a nice little player with the classic H929 Stella looks and sound. They've got a woody, bluesy, old-fashioned thing that's endearing and retro. They're surprisingly loud, too, and have a nice "bark" to them when you dig in.

Interesting features: The bridge is adjustable for height and made from an old Kay electric guitar bridge. It has new tuners which work nicely. There's a ton of wear on the fretboard's finish (yes, it's painted) and a bunch of scratches all over the back (and some on the top), but it's the loved-in look we all like to see.

Repairs included: It got a level/dress of the frets, side dots fit, different tuners fit (I can't recall if I put them in or someone else), an adjustable-height bridge fit (in place of a non-adjustable one), some seam repairs, brace-end reglues on the back, cleaning, and setup work. It's playing spot-on and ready to go.

• Weight: 3 lbs 8 oz
• Scale length: 24 1/8"
• Nut width: 1 3/4"
• Neck shape: medium C
• Board radius: flat
• Depth at first fret: 29/32"
• Depth at seventh fret: 61/64"
• Body width: 13 1/8"
• Body depth: 3 5/8"
• Top wood: solid birch
• Back & sides wood: solid birch
• Bracing type: ladder
• Bridge: adjustable-height rosewood
• Fretboard: painted maple or similar
• Neck wood: poplar
• Action height at 12th fret: 3/32” bass 1/16” treble (fast, spot-on)
• String gauges: 54w-12 lights
• Truss rod: non-adjustable
• Neck relief: straight
• Fret style: lower/smaller

Condition notes: It's original through except for the tuners, bridge, and endpin. There's a filled strap button hole on the treble side of the heel. There are numerous scratches and small nicks and dings here and there throughout but most are confined to the back and sides -- the top looks nice. I didn't find any cracks.

It comes with: Sorry, no case.

Consignor tag: CWLS