This 1970 Barclay, also known as the Harmony 1143, is a birch-bodied, full-size flat-top guitar that, with some big changes, has become a real pro-level instrument.

Please check out the video at the bottom of this listing for a thorough discussion and sound demos

I gave this guitar a custom X-bracing and shifted the back braces. I made a custom rosewood bridge and converted it to a pin bridge guitar. I fabricated and installed a custom bone saddle and nut. It got a neck reset and some fret work, and I installed a Journey Piezo pickup system.

It's a real beauty. It plays easily, sounds amazing, and looks great.

Good Jaquard Strap and cheap gigbag included

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Listed3 months ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
  • Harmony Barclay USA
Model
  • H1143
Finish
  • Vintage Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 1970
Made In
  • United States
Finish Style
  • Satin
Pickup
  • Internal Piezo Pickup
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Top Material
  • Birch
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Fretboard Material
  • Poplar
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Frets
  • Narrow Tall
Body Shape
  • Orchestra
Scale Length
  • 25"
Nut Width
  • 1.75"
Back Material
  • Birch
Sides Material
  • Birch
Active Preamp
  • No

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