Harmony H732 Marquis, made in Japan circa 1982, walnut finish. Harmony guitars were huge in USA from the fifties to the seventies. The brand was sold in the late seventies and the new owners moved production offshore; this model dates to that period and so seems to have been made in Japan in the early 80s. Gibson were offering a model called 'The Paul' from 1978-81, and this is channelling the aesthetic and features of that offering. It's a simple recipe: drop a pair of humbuckers into a big ol' slab of mahogany and get going. It sounds enormous: massive thick lows, immediate and aggressive midrange and a rounded, slightly snarly top end. Doused in distortion this makes for a gorgeous rock rhythm guitar, everything comes out sounding so expansive and juicy. The neck is slim, straight and comfy, and the frets are in great shape, so it's a smooth player. The dark walnut finish is a nice touch too, it's got a real late-70s look to it. This might not be what you think of when someone says 'Harmony guitar', but it's a worthy addition to the legacy nonetheless. Clean and mean!

Model: Harmony H732 Marquis 
Made: Japan, 1982 approx
Finish: walnut stain, gloss poly
Body: mahogany
Neck: mahogany, rosewood board, 24.75" scale, 12" radius, slim C shape
Weight: 3.845kg
Mods: tuners repalced, pickups replaced
Pickups: unbranded humbucker x2
Case: none

Cosmetic condition notes: The headstock has some scuffs around the edge, extra holes from previous tuners and some marks on the end. The neck has minor rub wear on the back, it's clean and smooth in the hands. The back has widespread light dimples and surface scratches, no major marks. The sides have dimples around the whole body but no major marks. The front has a faded patch from play near the bridge pickup, dimples near the knobs and in the elbow area and some standard play wear on the horns. Overall: very good condition (8/10).

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. The frets are in good shape, 8/10 for life left. Wearing fresh 10/52 Moonshiners strings.