Department Store Guitar History: The Long Shadow of the Sears Harmony
Mar 12, 2020 · In their 1897 catalog, Sears-Roebuck showed off their newest American-made guitars —those made by Chicago-based The Harmony Company. Established by Wilhelm Schulz in 1892, Harmony quickly became one of the largest manufacturers of …
1960's Sears/Harmony Acoustic Guitar - Vivid Sunburst - Reverb
This 1960's Sears Roebuck acoustic guitar was most probably made by Harmony or Kay. It features the famous 1960's "atomic" SR logo on the headstock - very cool. The model number is indicated on the back of the headstock - Model # 319.12020300 (see photo).
Identifying and Dating Harmony Guitars - S. Nathaniel Adams
Mar 13, 2020 · Harmony guitars are, in most cases, very easy to identify via their comprehensive stamping and dating system. Ink stamps are typically found on the back of the instrument and are visible through the f holes or soundhole. It is not uncommon for the stamps to be poorly inked, faded, or obscured.
Vintage 1960s Sears & Roebuck/Harmony Model 319 Made in …
Really nice example of 1960s Sears & Roebuck (SR on headstock) Model 319 parlor sized acoustic w/ original hardshell case. Made in the USA, think/chunky neck, low action. Amazing condition for its age w/ lots of fret life and straight neck.
The Search Is On: Department Store Guitars | Reverb News
Dec 8, 2021 · Harmony was established in the late 1800s and quickly became one of the world's largest manufacturers of stringed instruments. Sears-Roebuck began advertising Harmony's American-made guitars in its catalog just a few years later, in 1897, and eventually purchased the company in 1916.
Harmony History - ChasingGuitars
By 1897, Sears was doing business with the fledgling Harmony company offering new guitar models. These were mostly small bodied parlor guitars which were popular at the time.
Harmony: The Lost Era - Models & History - Google Sites
Harmony Guitars was founded in 1819 by Willhelm Schultz and sold to Sears Roebuck and Co. in 1916 to corner the Ukelele market as Hawaiian Music was becoming quite popular at the time.
A Brief History of Harmony Guitars
Another big player in the mail-order game was Sears – another midwestern based shopping catalogue that had traditionally been used to sell watches and jewellery. Sears soon also began offering guitars in their catalogues and by 1900, Sears would overtake Montgomery Ward as the world’s largest retailer.
1970s Harmony/Sears Acoustic Guitar - WorthPoint
Dec 10, 2024 · is an old acoustic guitar made by Harmony for sale at Sears. It measures 40 1/2" long x 16" x 4 1/2". For a big guitar, it's surprisingly light. Has model # "319.12290200" on back of headstock. The de...from.
1969 Vintage Sears SR Silvertone by Harmony Acoustic Parlor Guitar
This is a nice Sears Flat-top Parlor guitar that was built in Chicago in 1969 by the Harmony Guitar Company. Most of these guitars carried the Silvertone logo but this one has the SR, Sears and Roebuck logo. The original open gear tuners are still functioning fine.