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About This Listing

Made in Chicago, IL, USA. I’m selling this 1970 Harmony Rocket for a friend. It’s been a “closet” guitar for the last 10 years, however, it has definitely been played. This one is in good condition for its age.

The infamous “DeArmond Goldfoil” sound. These pickups are super hot output, and great for driving a tube amp. The bridge pickup has a driving snap to it, the neck pickup is full without being too bassy. Undoubtedly my favorite pickups in the whole wide world. It's no surprise that they have given these guitars lasting fame.

The original tuners are in good shape, One of the tuner rings is missing. The frets are in good shape, there is wear around the cowboy chords. The saddle is a little worn down but functions fine. The guitar plays great, has low action, and is intonated nicely. See below for the specifics.

  • Condition: Good, player grade. Consistent with a played 52 year old guitar

  • Finish: Red Sunburst

  • Body Material: Maple top, sides, and back

  • Neck Material: Maple (bolt on)

  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

  • Neck Profile: thick C

  • Radius: 10”

  • Nut Width: 1.75”

  • Nut Material: Original plastic

  • Scale Length: 24"

  • Bridge: original adjustable rosewood bridge

  • Pickups: DeArmond Gold-foil pickups in the neck and bridge. Dated 1970

  • Electronic Switch: 3-way pickup selector

  • Controls: 2 x volume, 2 x tone controls

  • Tuners: Original

  • Hardware: All original hardware, unsure of the pickguard's originality

  • Modifications / Repairs: n/a

  • Case Details: comes with a brand new gig bag (original case broke)

  • Cosmetic Condition: There is a factory paint blemish on the back of the body (shown in photos). There are some scratches on the back of the neck close to the bolt on (shown in photos). The headstock has some minor wear on the edges. Outside of that, the guitar is in very good condition for its age. All cosmetic wear is pictured.

Offers are welcomed. Guitar is sold as is/ as described

Thanks for looking.

Listed2 years ago
Condition
Brand
Model
  • Rocket
Finish
  • Red Burst
Categories
Year
  • 1970
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Body Material
  • Maple
Frets
  • Medium Jumbo
Fretboard Radius
  • 10"
Body Type
  • Hollow Body
Scale Length
  • 24"
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Maple
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On

About the Seller

dear 0ld friend - guitars & gear

Lockhart, TX, United States
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Items Sold:29

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