1959 Harmony H47 Stratotone Mercury Vintage Guitar USA

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1959Harmony H47 Stratotone Mercury ~ Vintage USA Semihollow /guitars/H47/134.htm Famous in so many ways: “batwing” pickguard, “Atomic” headstock logo, “Cupcake” knobsDearmond “goldtone” pickup with 3-Position Tone Switch (capacitance switch) Higher appointment “square inlay” Brazilian rosewood fretboardFlamed and birdseye quality maple semihollow body, real wood; not laminate (IF YOU ARE USING AN EBAY MOBILE DEVICE THAT DOES NOT SHOW THE NUMEROUS PHOTOS BELOW, EMAIL ME AND I WILL SEND THEM TO YOU) This stratotone has been with me for quite some time. When I bought it the volume and tone pots were rusted and seized. I patiently tried very hard to free them up, but it was hopeless. So, I had to replace both potentiometers. All other wiring is original, although I believe I had a tailpiece ground-lead added. I tend to do that to all the silvertones/harmonys that I use regularly, as it really quiets the interference noise. The 3-way capacitance switch makes this a very versatile guitar; don’t let the single pickup fool you! [From a 1962 catalog] The versatile Stratotone Mercury electric Stratotone Mercury multi-purpose switch : - Rhythm : Preset for Rhythm, lead, or special effects - Treble : Preset for solo work with treble emphasis - Bass : in this position Tone control is activated enabling any desired gradation in tone value read more

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