I had one in the late 1960's, and want to own one now, but a nice, playable, example.
I just contacted a person at Stay Gold Guitars about a Baxendale conversion H1260 that they had ready to sell, but at a bit over $1900, as much as I'd like to own it, it's just more than I can pay for one. I'm not willing to buy a 'project Sovereign' at a much lesser initial cost either though, so I'm probably going to abandon the idea of ever getting a decent 1260, and just go on playing sad songs on my crappy Taylors.Scott Baxendale does just that.
Scott Baxendale does just that.
Correct, they're not strictly restorations.Might want to check on the restoration thing. He mostly converts them to X braced guitars.
they are really sweet guitars. I love guitars like this that have a distinctive voice and resonance. It might be worth trying one out in person if it's been a while since you've played one, those jumbo bodies are tough to play sitting down. I hurt my shoulder last time I tried to play mine seated. I recommend a mariachi strap, or even the addition of a strap button.I had one in the late 1960's, and want to own one now, but a nice, playable, example.
I suppose the guitars probably cost a bit more now (like everything else), but I got one a while ago and put all that work into it.Old Harmonies turn up at yard sales and Craigs List from time to time. They usually need a neck reset, frets, bridge and bridgeplate work, sometimes some structural issues. A good repair tech can do the work but often it costs way more than the guitar is really worth. They are actually good candidates for learning dovetail neck resetting because the neck comes off easily. I've had a few cross my bench.
they are great, I would definitely buy from them online with confidence.try subway guitars in berkeley, they will ship.
wow they really go for that much these days? let us know if you find something.I just contacted a person at Stay Gold Guitars about a Baxendale conversion H1260 that they had ready to sell, but at a bit over $1900, as much as I'd like to own it, it's just more than I can pay for one. I'm not willing to buy a 'project Sovereign' at a much lesser initial cost either though, so I'm probably going to abandon the idea of ever getting a decent 1260, and just go on playing sad songs on my crappy Taylors.
On the other hand, I might still be able to scrounge up a 'neck reset' 1260 for a grand or so if I'm patient.
Scott is the guy you want to talk to.Scott Baxendale does just that.