1959 Harmony Stratotone Jupiter electric

by darren heigle
(new castle indiana)

purchased new in 1959. paid 170.00 for it then. have original case with it.
this is their flagship guitar with dual DeArmand pick ups and the blend knob.
guitar is in beautiful shape. never any damage and has not really been played in 15 years. it is a family treasure but would sell it for proper value.
Have had several offers on it as i have sent pics and info on it to guitar stores.

Number on the guitar is S-59-P
the S is either second shift or Summer. the harmony company doesn't know for sure. 59 is the make year and P stands for Professional model which is even more rare than the models without P.

no pics with me at time of this email. can send later if needed.

ANSWER

Hi, Darren--

Here is the only information that the Blue Book gives on the Jupiter:

DELUXE STRATOTONE JUPITER
- single cutaway hollow body, laminated spruce top/curly maple back, white celluloid body binding, hardwood neck, 20-fret rosewood fingerboard with white block inlay, 3-per-side tuners, chrome hardware, adjustable bridge/raised tailpiece, black pickguard, 2 GoldenTone Indox pickup, 2 volume/2-tone/blender controls, 3-way selector, available in Gold Sunburst finish, Length 17.75 in., Body Width 13.125 in., Body Thickness 2 in., disc. circa 1965.

The pricing info:

Mint $650
Exc.+ $525
Exc. $425
Avg.+ $350
Avg. $275
General $225

Lynne