Since Harmony probably made a zillion guitars over the years, there are bound to be some odd combinations out there. Here’s one you don’t see everyday: Flat top with f-holes. Probably from the late ’30’s to early ’40’s.
f-holes in a flat top
Someone enjoyed playing something similar back in the day..nice blues hat!
Here’s another oddball. I’d never seen another headstock like this one. At first, one may think cut down 12-string headstock. But a quick examination shows that the headstock is unmolested, and originally built in this offset manner..for what purpose .. who knows? .. but it’s a cool look and an oddball for sure. Otherwise, a sundry grand concert-size six string with a spruce top and mahogany back and sides. But, adding to the mystique are the scratched inscriptions and names on the head stock..wonder who the ‘Delta Kid’ was and what music he/she played on the guitar?
The thing above the bridge is an added hand rest of sorts.
Asymetrical headstock revealing intriguing names and symbols.
One cool thing about looking at and playing lots of guitars is that ‘off-the-beaten-track’ guitars really stand out. For example, when one thinks of the specs of an acoustic archtop guitar, 14 fret, f-holes, solid headstock are common attributes. Here’s an old Regal that goes against those specs and fits the ‘oddball’ catagory.
Regal Archtop 12-fret, slothead, round hole
Check it out: no f-holes, but a round hole instead. Not real scarce, but odd enough. But add the slotted headstock and 12 frets to the body and you have a very unusual piece. And, it’s 16″ across the lower bout!
Here’s the new owner playing some ragtime on this unique guitar:
The old VBG blog disappeared for unknown reasons .. but .. we’re back .. new content, new look! What’s the first lesson taught in Computer 101? Back up your files! Well, I must have been sick on that day .. I didn’t back up my data, and now it’s gone! Rest assured, I’ll be backing up as this new version of the Vintage Blues Guitars Blog evolves.
Meanwhile, take a peek at the ladder bracing in a ca. 1930 Oscar Schmidt Stella.
