Harmony H-56 Rocket 1966 - Red Burst

This 1966 Harmony H-56 Rocket is a classic mid-’60s American-made hollowbody electric that delivers unmistakable vintage character, tone, and style. Finished in a striking Red Burst, the H-56 represents Harmony’s golden-era craftsmanship—built in Chicago and trusted by countless working musicians during the British Invasion and garage-rock explosion.

This one is in great shape and it really plays well, which isn't something you can say for most of these that you'll see out there.

The fully hollow maple body produces a lively, resonant acoustic response, while the original DeArmond single-coil pickups deliver that raw, jangly bite Harmony is famous for. Expect chimey cleans, gritty midrange growl, and an organic breakup that pairs beautifully with vintage tube amplifiers. The slim mahogany neck offers a comfortable, broken-in feel, making this guitar as playable as it is collectible. This example is in very good vintage condition, with honest wear consistent with age and all original components intact.

Comes with a gig bag.

At Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, every vintage instrument is carefully inspected, photographed accurately, and professionally evaluated. 

Mahar's Vintage Guitars is a brick-and-mortar and web-based retailer. We are happy to talk with you before you make a purchase.   Please reach out if you feel so inclined! We cross market our items here and on our own site, so items are subject to sale elsewhere at any time (however we will never cancel a sale if it happens here first). See our profile here, our Google reviews as well as our 100% positive Reverb feedback. Also, Reverb limits us to only 25 pictures of our items. There is a good chance we have more. Contact us if you’d like to see them.

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Excerpts from real online user reviews:
“Pure garage-rock magic.” – The Gear Page
“Harmony Rockets have soul for days.” – Reddit r/Guitar
“DeArmond pickups sound gloriously raw.” – Harmony Central

• Color: Red Burst
• Weight: 5lbs 14oz
• Top: Alder Ply
• Body: Alder Ply
• Neck: Maple
• Neck Profile: Thick C
• Fretboard: Ebonized Maple
• Inlays: Pearl Dot
• Frets: Original
• Fret Count: 20
• Nut: Original
• Nut width: 1-3/4"
• Radius: 12"
• Scale: 24.25"
• Neck thickness at 1st Fret: .96"
• Neck thickness at 8th Fret: .98"
• Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 3/32"
• Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 3/32"
• Overall Length: 39-1/2"
• Lower bout: 15-5/8"
• Waist: 9-5/8"
• Upper bout: 11-3/8"
• Body depth/thickness outside edge: 2"
• String gauge: 10-46
• Hardware Color: Chrome / Nickel
• Bridge Pickup/Brand: DeArmond/Rowe Ind. Gold Foil
• Pickup Reading: 9.76k
• Original?: Yes
• Neck Pickup/Brand: DeArmond/Rowe Ind. Gold Foil
• Pickup Reading: 9.62k
• Original?: Yes
• Bridge: Original Rosewood
• Tuners: Original
• Knobs: Original
• Switch: 3 Way
• Pots/Codes: Original
• Case: Gig Bag
• Notes: 

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