Harmony Bobkat Sunburst 1965

6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Maple Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Harmony Bobkat Sunburst 1965

Vintage

Description & Specs

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Poplar
Body Details: Solid poplar body with maple veneer on the front and back
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .97" (1st fret), .98" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24"
Neck Details: Bolt-on maple neck with unbound ebonized maple fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment
Electronics: Original gold foil single coil pickups and original wiring harness, with 3-way toggle switch and volume/tone controls for each pickup. A couple solder joints have been touched up. The pickguard is stamped "AUG 9 1965," and the pot codes date to 1965 as well.
Pickup Measurements: 10.8k (neck), 10.6k (bridge)
Hardware: The high E tuner post has been replaced.
Weight: 5lbs 15oz
Modifications/Repairs: Non-original tuner post on the high E string.
Case Details: Gig bag
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has nice aging present; the satin finish has patches of hazing, light checking, and various dings/wear. The sides of the body have some heavier dents and dings, while the back of the body has scratches and mild buckle rash. The back of the neck has patches of wear along the shoulders, as well as some light dings.
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action; the frets are narrow and moderately low with light wear. The guitar is currently strung with 10 gauge strings with a wound third in order to intonate properly. The electronics suggest the guitar dates to 1965.
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