1969 Harmony Broadway Archtop Guitar, Fully Restored

Chris Vallillo of Orphan Instruments demonstrates this fully restored 1969 Harmony Broadway Archtop Guitar. Currently for sale on Reverb.com. Simply go to Reverb.com and search for "Orphan Instruments" to see my current listings.

[@GayleGurksnis]

I have a Broadway Harmony guitar that belonged to my grandpa. After he died I got it out of the attic. It is in tack but hollow with cobwebs inside. I can't find a serial number and I am sure it has not been played in a very long time. It looks like the one you are playing but the wood color is darker. It is worth restoring? It looks like the one you are playing but very dusty.

[@chrisvallillomusic]

Harmony Broadway guitars were a better grade of Harmony archtop guitars. I believe I've restored three of these so far and I always keep my eyes open for an example worthy of restoration. Most have very nice grain and surprisingly beautiful finishes. The most common repair I do is a neck re-set, but occasionally do structural repairs and finish touch ups as well depending on the condition. If your instrument is just dusty and "cobwebbed" it should be a good candidate for restoration. In my experience, Broadway guitars are well worth the effort. Good luck!