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H7 - Roy Smeck lapsteel
Lapsteel - Black and ivory
Lapsteel on three chromed legs (optional and no legs on ealier models) - polished black and ivory finish. "Tone-Emphasizer" (P13) pickup on earlier years, then "Golden-Tone Indox" pickup later on same model.

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Family : Lapsteel

Other brands : H7 Roy Smeck lapsteel was also sold as Montgomery Wards 8350

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Original catalog descriptions

[1955 catalog]
Endorsed and played by Roy Smeck. RCA-Victor recording artist. TV and Radio Star. "Wizard of the strings".
H7 Roy Smeck Electric hawaiian Guitar
A striking concept in Hawaiian guitar design, developped for Roy Smeck's professional appearances. Incorporates highly responsive pickup, special tone control, and volume control with extended handle for special effects. The nex two-level body was devised to ease of holding in playing position. Its sweeping curves are given sharp contrast and eye appeal by the gleaming polished black and white finish. plastic fingerboard and handrest. Nickel plated machine heads. Extension cord. $85.00. C7 carrying case, hard shell, $20.00.

[1957 catalog]
H7 ROY SMECK Electric Hawaiian Guitar
A striking new concept in Hawaiian guitar design, developed for Roy Smeck's professional appearances. Incorporates highly responsive pickup, special tone control, and volume control with extended handle for special effects. The new two-level body was devised for ease of holding in playing position. Its sweeping curves are given sharp contrast and eye appeal by the gleaming polished black and white finish. Plastic fingerboard and handrest. Nickel plated machine heads. Extension cord.
H7 Guitar only $99.50 - C7 Carrying Case, hard shell, extra. $27.50

[1962 catalog]
Roy Smeck "steel" or Hawaiian electric guitar
A striking concept in Hawaiian guitar design, developped for Roy Smeck's professional appearances. Incorporate highly responsive pickup, special tone control, and volume control with extended handle for special effects. Two-level body, devised for ease of holding in playing position. Sweeping curves are given sharp contrast and eye appeal by the gleaming polished black and white finish. Plastic fingerboard and handrest. Nickel plated machine heads. Extension cord. Size 31 3/4 x 8 in. $99.50. C7 carrying case, hard shell, $27.50.

[1966 catalog]
"STEEL" OR HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC ROY SMECK MODEL
A striking concept in Hawaiian guitar design, developed for Roy Smeck's professional appearances. Incorporates highly responsive pickup, special tone control, and volume control with extended handle for special effects. Two-level body is given contrast and eye appeal by the gleaming polished black and white finish. Plastic fingerboard and handrest. Nickel plated machine heads. Extension cord included. No. H7-Guitar only.
Size 313/4x8 in. : $117.50 No. C7L-Carrying Case,
hard shell, extra : $ 32.50
No. L7-Set of 3 legs for converting H7 guitar to Console as illustrated : $16.75

Original price

  1955 : $85.00
  1956 : $95.00
  1957 : $99.50
  1958 : $99.50
  1959 : $99.50
  1962 : $99.50
  1969 : $129.50
  1972 : $142.50

Verified production year(s) : 1955-1971
others years possible, not verified.

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  • button box blues - 2006-02-19
    i have a 1966 h7 with the 3 leg case,when i bought it, was told it was a late 40's-early 50's model.since finding this database i was able to correctly i.d. my model guitar.to whomever had a hand in putting together this website and database,i offer kudo's to you for such a excellent job!and,if anyone knows where i may purchase an original tailpiece w/roy smeck endorsed signature for this model slide guitar,please contact me @ rcorreia3@cox.net
  • Steven V. - 2007-01-13
    My Harmony electric steel looks exactly like the one pictured but instead of Roy Smeck over the pickup it reads SHARKY across the front as to be seen by an audience. I find no reference to this in any search. dose anyone know what I have?

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