JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
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Seattle
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Posted on Dec 09 2013 02:24 PM
Something I swore I'd never do! But wait, there's a catch. It is a 1969 Harmony made Fender F-1030. It's a real gem, I'm a long time fan of Harmony acoustics. They have some really crummy cheap ones, but they made some real winners in their line. The F-1030 is the same body and neck as the Harmony H165, which counts Scotty Moore amongst the famous users. I also believe it to be the same body/neck as the Buck Owens American, a wonderful sounding instrument.
It sounds great either strummed or finger picked, something that is not true of quite a few acoustic guitars. This is replacing my '62 Martin D-28 which I sold two years ago to fund synthesizers and for it to find a better home, and that it is. It has been on tour nationally, and been used on some really well known records. And it remains in the band family, so I get to play it whenever I choose!
So, I'm a huge fan of this guitar. I've been looking for a Harmony made acoustic for a while. They are hard to find in good shape, but this one is in really good shape, I left it a the shop to get the action lowered and a new bridge saddle(it was some aftermarket thing).
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JakeDobner
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Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on Dec 09 2013 02:25 PM
Oh, and it weighs next to nothing. It feels really incredible, it is an all mahogany body, not one of the birch bodies they painted to look mahogany.
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Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
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Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Dec 09 2013 02:33 PM
That's very cool, Jake. Congratulations!
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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Chippertheripper
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Semass
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Posted on Dec 09 2013 02:41 PM
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on Dec 09 2013 03:05 PM
There has always been a pic! Look closer!
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Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Dec 09 2013 03:18 PM
JakeDobner wrote:
There has always been a pic! Look closer!
Can't see it. The link took me to a Gmail page. Is that where it is?
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on Dec 09 2013 03:23 PM
Now it should work...?
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Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
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Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Dec 09 2013 03:30 PM
Yep! Very nice. Orchestra size?
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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JakeDobner
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Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on Dec 09 2013 03:41 PM
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Hammond101
Joined: Feb 22, 2013
Posts: 342
SoCal USA
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Posted on Dec 09 2013 04:14 PM
I've wanted a 00 or 000 for a long time. I've got a auditorium sized Taylor and love it and also a Seagull dread. Both play and sound great but are a bit big for noodling around the living room.
That Fender looks really nice. I had no idea that Harmony private labeled for them back in the day.
— Keep it Drippy Brothers and Sisters!
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zzero
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Lillian Alabama
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Posted on Dec 09 2013 04:42 PM
nice one jake!!!! 
— Enjoying the surf,sun and sand!!
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PrestonRice
Joined: Oct 05, 2012
Posts: 1725
Austin, Texas
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Posted on Dec 09 2013 06:50 PM
Cool!
A vintage Fender Acoustic with adjustable saddles has been on my GAS list for a while now.
— IMO.
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on Dec 09 2013 07:37 PM
The saddle isn't adjustable, just removable. I don't like the material that is in it right now, clearly somebody cut it after-market.
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PrestonRice
Joined: Oct 05, 2012
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Austin, Texas
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Posted on Dec 09 2013 07:40 PM
I meant these:
Where did you pick her up? Guitar bar?
— IMO.
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on Dec 09 2013 08:29 PM
I've not had positive experiences with acoustic guitars that have metal saddles...
Yeah, I got it at the shop.
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CrazyAces
Joined: Jul 31, 2012
Posts: 4053
Nashville, TN.
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Posted on Dec 09 2013 10:41 PM
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Surfgitar
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Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
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Posted on Dec 10 2013 11:47 AM
WOW!!! And it appears to be in very good condition. Congrats and enjoy!
— CUTBACK
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stratomatic
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Posted on Dec 10 2013 07:33 PM
Nice guitare jake, i wish they would reissue this one.
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JakeDobner
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Seattle
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Posted on Dec 10 2013 08:01 PM
They have reissued it, although it really isn't remotely the same. It looks the same... but the construction isn't the same(laminated back and sides). The bracing is different I hear. Also, the reissue costs more than you can pick an old one up for. $500 is pricy for a vintage example. http://www.fender.com/series/artist-design/tim-armstrong-deluxe-rosewood-fingerboard-natural/
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so1om
Joined: May 10, 2012
Posts: 492
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Posted on Dec 10 2013 09:35 PM
i work not to far from the old Harmony factory. My bro used to dumpster dive there. Norlin and Silvertone too. All those places were near our house.
Great instrument.
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