"FYI for Yamaki B series owners. The B series don't show up in the catalogs until 1977 I don't have a 76. Diaon only imported Harptones for sale in Asia, (Japan). None of the B series were made by Harptone. Yamaki copied the designs…"
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Eric Sutton replied to Judgestone's discussion Epiphone EJ-200 "Artist" Model"Don't you just hate that?"
Eric Sutton replied to Judgestone's discussion Epiphone EJ-200 "Artist" Model"Great! Funny thing. I just picked up a black used EJ off of E-bay. $125 with shipping. Seems that Gibson/ Epiphone are having problems with setting action. Both EJ's are a touch too low, buzz. I've been playing some Gibson J200's with…"
Eric Sutton commented on Edward Sparks's group Picks, Picks, Picks"I hold my acoustic up over my head, shake it, and yell "HUSSEIN CHOP!" when my pick flips into the sound hole."
Eric Sutton commented on Edward Sparks's group Picks, Picks, Picks"Dunlop steel finger picks. Bend them to your will. lol"
Eric Sutton commented on Edward Sparks's group Picks, Picks, Picks"Thanks for the invite. Who says pickers can't be choosers.
I don't collect them. Just use them. The house of Musical Traditions in Tokoma Park Md. has some nice 1 mill picks by Pickboy. Called Vintage T-shell Classic. Nice and stiff with a…"
Eric Sutton replied to Judgestone's discussion Epiphone EJ-200 "Artist" Model"Put in a USP and you got real steal.
Larry. The ivory is recycled antique elephant from a damaged post war Japanese figurine."
Eric Sutton posted a status"OK got the 72 w pointy pickguard. There's no records so I have to go on great info like yours. Thanks again."
Eric Sutton left a comment for Stephen Crandell"75 was the las year of production. Harptone dropped the zero fret that year. Thanks for the brace info. I'm trying to understand what changes were made to the manufacturing during the 70's and when."
Stephen Crandell left a comment for Eric Sutton"Hi Eric,
I bought my Harptone Lark 12-string brand-new in January of 1973. So, I assume it was built in 1972. Back when I bought it, I was told that it was one of the last Harptones made in the USA. Yes, the braces are…"
Eric Sutton posted a status"The open mic runs 8- 11, Weds.
facebook.com/#!/SAW.org
facebook.com/#!/ElNopalitoGrill
contact for a time slot.
dalton@pottersviolins.com"
Eric Sutton posted a status"I don't gig on my own, yet. I'm a member of The Song Writers Assocation of Washington and run sound for a open mic in Mont. Co."
Profile Information
- Which one of the following describes your involvement in music? (Check all that apply)
- Amateur or recreational musician
- How many years have you been playing guitar?
- More than 30 years
- Which of these instruments do you own or play?
- Flattop steel-string acoustic guitar, Nylon-string guitar, Archtop guitar, Electric guitar, Mandolin, Lap-style slide guitar, Banjo, Resonator guitar, Bass guitar, Ukulele
- The make and model of your guitar(s) and/or other instruments and gear.
- 1965 Gibson CO- Classical folk guitar
1920? 5 string Banjo. Sears Supertone.
Rhapsody Ukie
2005 Eastman El-Rey F hole Prototype white
2005 Eastman Uptown AR910ce sunburst
1970 Harptone E6-S. Sunburst
1969 Harptone E6-N Ceder top. Sold
1968 Standel E12-N. Natural
1967Standel E12-S Sunburst
1967 Standel E6-N sold
1967 Standel L12-S
1968 Standel L6-N
1968 Standel 400-S bass
1968 Standel 400-C bass
1868 Standel 520-C
2009 Epiphone Hummingbird.
2011 Epiphne EJ200ce VS
2011 Epiphone EJ200 Black
1967 Guild F212 electric
2008 Kentucky KM630 Mandolin. Sunburst
Those that passed through my hands
Buddy Emmons single neck 10 string Pedal steel
Fender Electric 12. I'm still kickin myself for letting it go
1932 National Triolion
Kay Archtop. Too long ago to remember what model.
Yamaha 12 string Dreadnought.
Yamaha Classical.
1982 Epiphone SQ-180 Everly Bro 1st reissue. Black
1992 Washburn12-12n Dreadnought
198? Dobro(OMI) square neck
1977 Fender Music Master guitar. Black on black
1954 Gibson SB 250 Banjo body
- What is your website address?
- http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=1536755955 http://www....
- What type of music do you like to play?
- Folk, blues, some jazz, Off the wall and obscure songs and artist.
- Do you subscribe to or regularly read Acoustic Guitar?
- I don't regularly read Acoustic Guitar
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- At 8:14pm on November 3, 2011, Stephen Crandell said…
Hi Eric,
I bought my Harptone Lark 12-string brand-new in January of 1973. So, I assume it was built in 1972. Back when I bought it, I was told that it was one of the last Harptones made in the USA. Yes, the braces are sanded smooth and shaped a little different from the ones in the photos of your 67. Also, I notice
that the pick guard is a different shape.
- At 8:46am on October 31, 2011,
Edward Sparks said… Hey Eric,
I aay have asked you this already, so if I did bear with me...
Do you gig anywhere is Maryland where the wife and I could see you?
We are in Glen Burnie, just outside of Baltimore...Thanks, Edward
http://www.edwardsparksmusic.com/
- At 9:56pm on October 28, 2011, Stephen Crandell said…
Hi Eric,
Thanks for the photos. Just like my Lark 12-string, yours has 3 top braces in the space between the bridge plate and the tail block. So I think the jumbos have 3 braces and the smaller bodies have 2 braces in this area. Is yours a Standel or a Harptone?
- At 10:24pm on September 22, 2011, Stephen Crandell said…
Eric,
Sounds like you're putting together a great Standel/Harptone collection. I'm anxious to hear if that 67 Standel Lark 6 has 2 braces or 3 braces in the lower bout. Could you also verify if the body width is 17 inches? Firsthand information is the best. Hope all goes well with the restoration work. Do you plan to post photos?
- At 8:42pm on September 22, 2011,
Kim Johnson said…
- Probably just as well - if it was worth too much I wouldn't be able to afford to keep it. I play the heck out of it. It's a nice guitar. No bout a doubt it.
- At 4:23pm on September 22, 2011,
- Nah - took it down in price and offered to trade for something else - just nothing. Wierd - there's no doubt it's a buyer's market, but nobody's buyin' anyway . . .
- At 10:04am on September 22, 2011, Edward Sparks said…
Hi Eric!
Another Marylander! I am in Glen Burnie, near Baltimore. I see you have quite a collection! I especially like the Harptones. was in NYC last year and they had one of George Harriaon's Harptones in the window of the hard Rock Cafe. I have a picture of it somewhere...I also have a Ringo "45" record with him sitting and playing a Harptone.
Here is my website address: http://www.edwardsparksmusic.com/
According to your profile, you are not actively gigging right now. I am 55 and though I gigged a lot, every weekend, in my younger days, I am down to playing two to three times a month now...I guess that makes me a semi-retired working musician! Maybe you could find your way to one of our gigs sometime.
You might consider joining the Epiphone Owners Group I started and the Gibson Owners Group I started too! There is also a Guild Owners Group...so many groups - so little time!
http://www.acousticguitarcommunity.com/group/epiphoneownersgroup
http://www.acousticguitarcommunity.com/group/gibsonacousticowners
http://www.acousticguitarcommunity.com/group/guildowners
Anyway, thanks for the friend request...looking forward to talking to you here and hope you can attend one of my gigs sometime. Edward
- At 7:48pm on August 5, 2011, Stephen Crandell said…
Eric, here's a photo of those Harptone L-12N braces. Also, notice that the lining strips have no saw kerfs. Do you know if that's typical for all Harptones?
- At 6:09pm on August 5, 2011, Stephen Crandell said…
- Hi Eric, I am in the process of photographing and accurately measuring all details of my L-12N inside and out. This has brought up a question. On the L-12 there are 3 fin-shaped top braces behind the x-brace intersection. The question is: Do the L-6's have 3 or just 2 such braces?
- At 9:27pm on July 31, 2011, Stephen Crandell said…
- Eric, thanks for the response about Harptone serial numbers. I am also trying to understand the model designations. I get it that the models were E is for Eagle, L is for Lark, P is for Pioneer, S is for Sultan, F is for Folk Master, Z is for Zodiac, and RS is for Ringo Starr. Also, that -6 or -12 is for 6 string and 12 string versions. But what about N, S, NC, BC, NS? This is where I get lost. I know the tops were all solid Sitka Spruce, and the back and sides were mahogany, rosewood, or curly maple, and that the finishes were natural, sunburst, or black. So is N for natural, S for sunburst, NC for natural curly maple, BC for black curly maple, and NS for...what??? Or am I way off on all this?
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