1970 Harmony Rocket H56/1 Hollow Body Electric Guitar – Vintage DeArmond Gold Foil Pickups, USA Made

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I love these old Harmony guitars, especially near mint and playable examples like this one, which plays great with low action, very minimal fret wear, a fully functional truss rod, no changes or repairs - just ready-to-go goodness!

Step into vintage tone and American craftsmanship with this 1970 Harmony Rocket H56/1, a classic hollow body electric guitar featuring a single DeArmond Gold Foil pickup, lightweight construction, and timeless ‘60s styling. Made in Chicago by Harmony Guitars, this Rocket H56/1 offers rich, resonant tone and remarkable playability, perfect for blues, garage rock, surf, and vintage-inspired indie styles.

The original DeArmond Gold Foil pickup is a standout feature—known for its clear, articulate highs and warm low-end response, delivering a uniquely expressive tone that’s become highly sought after by collectors and players alike. Whether you're fingerpicking or digging in with a slide, this pickup provides sparkling cleans and gritty vintage crunch with ease.

The fully hollow maple body and comfortable C-shaped neck make this guitar lightweight and extremely playable. Original hardware, knobs, and sunburst finish are all intact, with just the right amount of vintage patina. This 1970 Harmony Rocket H56/1 is a perfect piece for players looking to capture authentic vintage tone without the boutique price tag.

Key Features:

• 1970 Harmony Rocket H56/1 – Made in USA

• Single DeArmond Gold Foil pickup – warm and articulate tone

• Fully hollow maple body – lightweight and resonant

• Sunburst finish with vintage patina

• Comfortable neck profile and rosewood fretboard

• Original knobs, hardware, and electronics

• Perfect for blues, garage, indie, and roots rock tones

• A highly collectible and playable vintage guitar

Professionally setup and inspected, this Harmony Rocket is ready for the stage, studio, or collection. Ships fast, safe, and fully insured.

Capture that golden-era vintage sound – own a real-deal Harmony Rocket H56/1 today!

• Color: Red Burst
• Date: Oct 9 1970
• Weight: 5lbs 15 oz
• Top: Maple Laminate
• Body: Maple Laminate
  
• Neck: Maple
• Fretboard: Bound Ebonized Rosewood
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot
• Frets: Original, minimal wear
• Fret count: 20
• Nut: Original
• Nut width: 1-3/4"
• Radius:12"
• Scale: 24-1/4"
• Neck thickness at 1st fret: .94"
• Neck thickness at 12th fret: 1.0"
• Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
• Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
• Total length: 40-1/8"
• Lower bout: 15-3/4""
• Waist: 9-9/16"
• Upper bout: 11-1/2"
• Body depth/thickness outside edge: 2"
• String gauge: .010-.046
• Hardware Color: Chrome
• Bridge Pickup/Brand: "Golden Tone", DeArmond/Rowe Industries
• Bridge Pickup Reading: 7.34k
• Pickup Original?: Yes
• Neck Pickup/Brand: "Golden Tone", DeArmond/Rowe Industries
• Neck Pickup Reading: 7.33k
• Pickup Original?: Yes
• Pickguard: Original
• Bridge: Original Rosewood
• Tuners: Original 3 x 3 strip
• Knobs: Original
• Switch: Original
• Pots/Codes: Original
• Case: Non Original HSC, Era correct
• Notes: Checked truss rod, room for future adjustment. Clean Machine!

   

Original catalog description:

Rocket VII Ultra-Thin Double Cutaway.  Now with Torque-Lok Adjustable Neck Reinforcing Rods.

- Golden-Tone Pickups (Designed in cooperation with DeArmond)
- Harmony's ultra-thin arched "tone chamber" hollow body. Celluloid edges. Cutaway design makes fingering easy to last fret
- "Ultra-slim" neck. Uniform "feel". "Straight line" narrow fingerboards with celluloid edge binding - short scale for easy chording, "comping", or solo work
- Rockets size : 15 3/4 x 40 1/2 inches, A thin 2 in. deep.

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