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Other brands : H945 Master was also sold as Alden 9916 | Holiday AL9314

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Original catalog descriptions

[1957 catalog]
MASTER - Auditorium Arched GUITAR - Celluloid Bound Edges
For the advancing player, the Master model offers tone quality, easy playing, at a moderate price. Auditorium size, hardwood construction. Its celluloid bound edges give protection and durability. Has elevated ovalled fingerboard, adjustable bridge, shell guardplate. Sunburst shading, durable lacquer finish.
No. 945 $37.50

[1966 catalog]
HARMONY MASTER GUITAR Celluloid Bound Edges
For the advancing player, the Master model offers tone quality, easy playing, at a moderate price. Auditorium size, hardwood construction. Its celluloid bound edges give protection and durability. Has elevated ovalled fingerboard, bone nut, adjustable bridge, shell pickguard. Sunburst shading, durable lacquer finish.
No. 945-Size : 153/4 x 40 in. - Each $45.00

Original price

  1956 : $34.50
  1957 : $37.50
  1958 : $37.50
  1959 : $37.50
  1962 : $39.50
  1967 : $45.00
  1969 : $49.50
  1971 : $59.50
  1972 : $61.50

Verified production year(s) : 1954-1971
others years possible, not verified.

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• Bruce N - 2007-08-31
  I found an old H945 Master version, this one was converted into Trichord (3pairs) style, using a custom bridge, strange, interesting! attempting to learn to play it. I wonder if anyone has something like it...
• Christian Pickup - 2007-10-26
  I have a Master H945 from '57. She's in rough shape (some cracks in top, and a couple nicks on the back of neck, and the original tailpiece is long gone) but still sounds wonderful. Over the years, the neck had warped, making the action very high. I took it to a tech and had the bridge filed down and the frets adjusted. That cost me over $100. Now whe plays like a dream, with a gorgeous sound. The scratches, cracks and dents only ad to her appeal.
• smkess - 2007-12-08
  I have a beautiful H945 made in the summer of 1970 in pristine condition. Almost perfect. Original everything including case & business card from the store is was originally purchased from. It plays great, I don't even think the strings were ever changed and they still sound good. Mostly hangs with my collection, and gets played from time to time. Bought it in 2005 for $180 from a friend who's Dad bought it new and never played it, sat in case until I got it. Worth every penny! It's a gem!
• bobby boogie - 2008-05-04
  I have a 1964 master, I love it ! Open D slide awesome.