{"product_id":"harmony-lap-steel","title":"Harmony H7 Roy Smeck Lap Steel with Original Case and Legs - 1960's - Used","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLate 1960s Harmony H7 Roy Smeck Lap Steel – Black \u0026amp; Ivory with Original Case \u0026amp; Legs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis late-1960s Harmony H7 Roy Smeck is a remarkably well-preserved example of Harmony’s distinctive American-made electric lap steel. Finished in its classic polished black-and-ivory “Tuxedo” color scheme, the H7 features a single gold-foil-style pickup, simple volume and tone controls, and three removable chrome legs that allow it to be played as either a traditional lap steel or a standing console instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis example is in Very Good to Excellent condition and looks nearly perfect at first glance. Only close inspection reveals a few very fine signs of age and light wear consistent with an instrument from the late 1960s. There is some light cracking in the white plexiglass material around several of its mounting screws. The cracking appears localized to these mounting points and does not affect the instrument’s operation. Beyond that, only a handful of subtle cosmetic marks are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe instrument has been inspected and plays and functions exactly as it should. The pickup produces a clear, lively vintage voice with plenty of presence and character, while the volume and tone controls operate properly with no functional issues. The tuners, output jack, bridge and other hardware are all working as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe original fitted hard case and complete set of three removable chrome legs are included. Finding an H7 this clean and complete is increasingly uncommon, making this an excellent choice for the working steel player, studio musician or vintage Harmony collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCondition: Very Good to Excellent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture: USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEstimated Year: Late 1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eConstruction: Solidbody electric lap steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFinish: Polished black and ivory “Tuxedo” finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eString Configuration: Six-string\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eScale Length: Approximately 23”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePickup: Single vintage Golden-Tone\/DeArmond-style gold-foil pickup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eControls: Master Volume and Tone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBridge: Fixed lap-steel bridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTuners: Three-per-side strip tuners with plastic buttons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFingerboard: White plexiglass fingerboard with black printed position markers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHardware: Nickel\/chrome-plated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLegs: Three removable chrome console legs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCase: Original fitted hardshell case included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCosmetic Notes: Light age-appropriate wear with localized cracking in the plexiglass around several mounting screws\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFunctional Condition: Fully inspected and operating 100% with no known issues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAbout the Harmony H7 Roy Smeck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIntroduced during the 1950s and produced into the early 1970s, the Harmony H7 was named for Roy Smeck—the celebrated vaudeville performer and multi-instrumentalist known as the “Wizard of the Strings.” The H7’s elevated two-level body, contrasting black-and-ivory finish and removable leg system gave it a particularly striking appearance while allowing it to serve as either a lap steel or compact console steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eEvery pre-owned instrument sold by BCR Music \u0026amp; Sound is carefully inspected for proper operation and accurately represented. This lap steel will be securely packed for shipment, with the instrument, removable legs and original case carefully protected for safe transport. Please review all photographs for a close look at its exceptionally clean overall condition and the light cracking described above.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HARMONY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48257312850146,"sku":null,"price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/4094\/9941\/files\/C2964904-1F4D-42B7-AC20-CCFEBE75FEBC.jpg?v=1787675458","url":"https:\/\/bcrmusic.com\/products\/harmony-lap-steel","provider":"BCR Music \u0026 Sound","version":"1.0","type":"link"}