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Other brands : H74 Neo-Cutaway was also sold as Alden 9941

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Original catalog descriptions

[1962 catalog]
Neo-Cutaway (modified double cutaway) model, designed to make fingering easier in the higher registers. Richly polished sunburst finish.
World famous Bigsby True Vibrato tailpiece (patented) mounted and preadjusted at the factory. Professionals recognize the Bigsby as the outstanding device for manually changing the tone above AND below pitch, for true vibrato and other effects. Swivel handle swings out of the way for rythm playing.
Other features : Ultra-Slim narrow fingerboard. Short scale for easy chording. Uniform "feel" throughout. Ultra-Thin arched Tone Chamber body of laminated maple. Celluloid edge bindings.
Size 15 3/4 x 40 1/2, Rim 2 in. deep. $219.50. C70 carrying case, keratol, plush lined, 22.50.

[1966 catalog]
Professional Grade Cutaway Electric Guitar
- Improved Adjustable Double Pickups newly designed in cooperation with DeArmond
- Individual Adjustable polepieces under each string, to balance response
- "Ultra-Slim" Neck with Adjustable Torque-Lok dual reinforcing rods
- "Ultra-Thin" Tone chamber Hollow body
- "Ultra-Slim" Fingerboard - Unidorm Feel - Short scale for easy chording
- Modern Flat Wound strings - Quiet - Smooth for fingering comfort

Neo-Cutaway Electric with Bigsby True Vibrato Tailpiece
Neo-cutaway ( modified double cutaway) for easier fingering in higher registers. Arched body of laminated maple. Richly polished shaded sunburst finish. Improved double pickup, has individual polepieces for balancing response. Professionally recognized Bigsby True Vibrato Taipliece - for manually changing the tone above AND below pitch. Ultra Slim neck with "Torque-Lok" adjustable reinforcing rod. Ultra-Slim fingerboard, with inlaid position markers, on top and side, short scale. Celluloid edge bindings. Modern Flat-Wound strings.
H74 guitar, size 15 3/4 x 40 1/2 inches, Rim 2 in. deep : $219.50. C70 Carrying Case, keratol, plush lined : $24.00

Original price

  1962 : $219.50
  1966 : $219.50
  1967 : $219.50

Verified production year(s) : 1962
others years possible, not verified.

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• erikray - 2005-11-16
  I have played my H74 onstage for the past 3 years. It is my main workhorse...Huge tone, easy to play, great vibrato effect with the Bigsby tailpiece. It has never given me any problems, stays in tune well and just keeps on ticking! I have it tuned down a whole step, and use roundwound .13 - .56 Dean Markely Jazz strings on it. Great guitar!
• KOHARA - 2006-12-12
  H74-I bought this guitar used in 1968 and used it professionally for about 1 year. I then put it away and it has been used by my kids and grand kids as a toy. About a month ago I dug it out of the closet, cleaned it up, set the neck and put a new set of tuners on it. OH MY GOD does it ever sound good. I know that these guitars are not expensive today and I would recommend an H74 to anyone seeking great vintage tone. Mine is a 1966 model with the adjustable pole piece pickups.
• Marko - 2007-06-18
  My father gave me this guitar when I was about 10 yrs. old. I'm now 39, and know it is older than me. He had bought it used from a buddy in 66', and had always told me what strings to put on it and how to store it. I didn't actually start playing it until I was 23 when I found it in the family garage!! The only thing missing is the pick guard, and have had to replace the tuning heads w/ a very similar look as the original. I cannot believe the way it plays! Crisp tone, great vibrato, fast and slender neck...and to think a pawnshop was gonna give me a measly $50 for it (didn't really plan on selling it, just a 'guestimate'). Still remains hardy and true and hope I can pass it on to my son.