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Family : Stratotone hollow body

Other brands : H49 Stratotone Jupiter was also sold as Alden 9950 | Silvertone S1423

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Original catalog description

[1962 catalog]
Deluxe Stratotone Jupitrer electric
Double pickups with new "blender" circuit - six controls including selector switch

True string-tone fidelity with any desired blending of effects ! Ingenious new circuitry includes conventional 3-way switch and volume and tone controls PLUS unique "blender" control. Practically unlimited variations of tone, with simplified technique !
A wide range of performance acclaimed for professional use is combined with easy handling and rich appearance. Curly maple back in golden sunburst effect. Natural spruce top. Celluloid edges. Inlay. Richly polished. Ultra-slim neck, rosewood fingerboard, torque-lok reinforced rod, 7 inlaid positions. Adjustable bridge. Quality tailpiece. Individual tuning units. $147.50. C47 carrying case, plush lined, $19.50.

Original price

  1958 : $139.50
  1959 : $139.50
  1962 : $147.50

Verified production year(s) : 1958-1965
others years possible, not verified.

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• workknot - 2006-02-19
  Does anyone have the diagram for the 2 pickup model Jupiter?
• C.Edwards - 2006-02-24
  Does anyone know a source for the knobs for this model?
• François - 2006-02-28
  For diagram, check "schematics" section from the homepage. For parts, check ebay or register and ask in the Harmony forum, see links page.
• Hubhunts - 2006-10-10
  I have one just like the natural one and could not find a bridge and made one out of an allparts rose wood bridge for an archtop had to do alot of sanding but it works great.Turned a non player into a real fun guitar.
• JRH - 2007-08-21
  God, I almost got tears in my eyes when I saw these photos. I remember mine was identical and I was 17 yrs. old, playing it in my first band. What I wouldn't give to have it back. Thanks for the photos
• Mike - 2007-10-23
  I've had one since 1958. Was in a car when rear ended and had some damage. Fixed the damage, refinish, new pick guard material and added Humbuckers a Les Paul switch and bridge. What a screamer!
• stratotone - 2007-12-13
  Hi l have made a tool for the H49 guitar knobs but not sure of the colour.l know they call them amber but does anyone have a close up picture that could help. Cheers. Kev
• Gary - 2008-01-06
  Had One in 1973, when I was 13........I gotta' wipe some tears like the other guy!
  I gotta find one now after these pix. Thx
• Frasse Sweden - 2008-01-08
  I own one of this type in 1963, playing in my first band The Ghosters.
  When I bought my first Fender i sold it.
  Think if I have had it today-
• cj holley - 2008-01-22
  Well you guys can have another one soon - the H49 is about to be re-issued. Get behind me - i'm first!
• Bill/Indiana - 2008-01-22
  Got one for my 15th birthday!Traded or Gibson SG Standard in 1968. Didn't see again for 10 years. Bought it back and had since then. Money can't buy it. Happy Pickin'!!!!!!!!!!!!!
• Mark/Connecticut - 2008-03-03
  Great page! So glad to find it. I have a Jupiter, bought from a good friend whose dad owned it. He must have bought it used, as it has remains of the name "Janet Angel" on it. I have, of course, name the guitar after her. I need 2 knobs.
• jlloyd3112 - 2008-03-06
  Had mine since '81. Honky-tonk picker I got it from WORE OUT the fingerboard, then his son decided to 're-finish' it. Found a junker with a good fingerboard by sheer luck just a few years ago. Did the transplant,then refinished back to black. No original knobs, changed the pots but kept the original caps. Added Schaller tuners, and a custom bridge from Stew-mac.Certain oldies we play just don't sound right without the twang this old war-horse talks with !
  Great site ! Love it ! Thanks a gazillion !
• Eric Knudson - 2008-05-02
  I DO have tears in my eyes. This guitar was my first electric guitar when I was 12. It was in my Dad's closet when I found it. Yes I got in trouble or that one. In fact he'd probably chit if he knew it's with me right now. I'm going to play it this week in Los Angeles at a Blues gig for the Ambassador of Finland. YES I still have it, it still works and is in great shape. Until tonight I had never tried to find when it was made. I'm stoked to know it's a 1962 model. I had to dig it out again after I saw a band of young guys playing old looking guitars. When I asked " Hey what kind of guitar is that ? " this kid said " It's a copy of a Harmony ". I laughed and stated, "Hell dude I still got the real one !!" Cheers to all on here. Thanx for the info and the emotional moment. Eric Knudson - E.K.G. - knudsonband.com
• islandblueser - 2008-05-11
  Hey - My dad got me one in 1966 when I was 12 ( my first Electric gitter) and I still have the thang. Still plays, still sweet. Love that twangy thing in the mid position...
  Love this site too.Peace