 H1264 - "Jet Set" Sovereign Jumbo
Acoustic flatop - Black
Production year(s) : 1970-1972 (other years possible, not verified)
Symetrical double pickguard - short time production. Spruce top, birch body (birch is unusual for a Harmony Sovereign guitar). Adjustable bridge.
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| Top wood | Spruce
| | Body wood | Hardwood (birch ?)
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17 comments | Add your comment ! - JimT - 2006-04-08
I bought one of these new 1970 or 71. So they were being made before 1972. - Brad H - 2006-05-16
I just bought one of these "Jet Set" w/case at a pawnshop. When I got it home I looked inside the storage compartment in the case and found the original hangtag. Owner had filled it out. Bought April '73. Inside guitar says S-72M. I can't find them in Harmony catalogs, except in 1971. So...? It needs a neck set, but still sounds great! - JimT - 2007-01-16
After further research, I bought mine in may of 1971. The one that I have does NOT have the medal saddle and adjustable bridge. Anyone know anything about that? - Kim - 2007-07-15
I have a Soveriegn that looks like H1264 the whole "serial # 614H1264", the last number is a litte hard to read. It looks like it was made in the fall of 1970 "F-70". I t has a wonderful sound to it and is in greate great shape. - Carl Croce - 2008-03-04
I found my Jet Black 1264 in VG+ condition in late 2002 in Alameda, CA at Thin Man. I had not seen one intact since the '70s. This Axe is a Tone Monster! Big woody sound - likes to be played hard with medium strings and a heavy flatpick. You should see the looks I get at the Bluegrass Jam when I whip this out. No, it's not a Martin - Yes it is a CANNON. - Don - 2008-07-01
I have a Model H1264 Harmony Sovereign, bought in 1971. I love it! I play amateurish. It has moved with me several times and I have never kept it in a case. It's in pretty good shape with just a few knicks. - Bobby K - 2008-12-30
I've had this guitar kicking around since 1985. It is a black Harmony Sovereign, F70..no other markings. I think it came with the original case but not positive. I play sax but pick this up once-in-awhile hit the few cords that I know.It has a big sound and seems to stay, pretty much, in tune for ever.
This guitar has only the right-hand pick guard but looks exactly the same as the F70 featured. - Floyd - 2009-02-28
I have a Harmony Sovereign H1264 F-71WN in the Starburst finish with original case. My dad bought it new. Just had the neck reset. Plays great. - Bob R - 2009-04-08
I bought my 1264 in El paso TX I think it was in 1971 It cost me $200 with case the remaining serial numbers were scratched out after the H1264 and like the other comments I think the
F70 is the year it was made. It's a solid guitar with a good sound. I heard that stair way to heaven was originally recorded on this or a similar model. - Jimmy Goetz - 2009-08-08
Just picked one up for a trade on Craigslist. Its seen some wear but all in all is in real good shape. Just needs a neck reset and I am in business. It sounds amazing! Intonation is spot on too! - Matt - 2011-10-27
Just had a 1970 model restored by Mouradian Guitars in Winchester, MA. Can't recommend those guys enough. Gave an honest opinion - no neck reset needed - and gave it a solid set up and fixed the nut. Sounds incredible. Previous owner either removed the top pick guard or tried to reapply it with gasoline - it was bent out of shape but had it reseated and basically looks good as new. Someone would make a killing making new pick guards for these old Harmonys. - Bruce - 2013-06-11
These are so understated! I've had mine 40 plus years. My friends with high end guitars love to play the Harmony. Neck was reset 4 years ago, a bone bridge installed and that is it. I still keep it in the old chipboard red lined case. - PAD - 2015-03-01
I own vintage and new Bourgeois, Collings, Martin, and Gibson acoustics but I'm still chasing this tone. - ed fig - 2016-01-18
just got mine. the sound is unlike any other. the pic guards replaced, but still very playable.. love this beast - Brad H - 2017-09-10
I see from my first comment that I bought this Jet Set in 2006. I then reset the neck. It now plays easy and sounds great! My favorite hollow body! - Sherrie - 2017-11-30
This was my first guitar, what I learned to play on. Loved this baby!!!! Sadly, several years ago it was stolen. - Bruce - 2019-07-08
My H1264 is a 1970 date. I bought it in 1972 for $25.00 used.
It has been a great guitar, and did require a neck reset a few years back.
To Kim, seems as though your Sovereign is 1 serial number newer than mine. I have #613H1264 F70.
Kim - 2007-07-15
I have a Soveriegn that looks like H1264 the whole "serial # 614H1264", the last number is a litte hard to read. It looks like it was made in the fall of 1970 "F-70". I t has a wonderful sound to it and is in greate great shape.
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