Description
Up for sale is this rare Harmony 10-string Tiple from 1941. I have not seen this particular model anywhere in my research. It is model H870, according to the stamp inside and is dated F-41 (Fall 1941). The tiple is in excellent condition and comes with its original chip-board case.
The tiple features mahogany solid top, sides and back, as well as a mahogany neck. The fingerboard is a beautiful rosewood with the original frets and abalone dot inlays. The headstock has the original tuners and features a pearloid top. The top nut and frets are original and in excellent condition. When I purchased this instrument, it was missing the bridge, so I made one and it is now fitted to the instrument. It was done using proper measurements for intonation etc.
The instrument is quite playable, has a very straight neck, is not fretting out anywhere, and has a full-body sound.
Size & Specs:
- Nut size: 1 1/2″
- Scale length: 17″
- Overall length: 27″
- Lower bout width: 8 3/4″
- Upper bout width: 6 3/4″
- Body depth: 3 3/8″
- Neck action at 12th fret (bass side): 0.06″ / 1.5mm
- Neck action at 12th fret (treble side): 0.06″ / 1.5mm
Shipping available outside the United States and the lower 48. Please feel free to ask any questions.
