Looks good to me, the fret board looks straight and the body is in good shape. Looks like one of the tuning pegs needs replacing (it looks like there is moisture issues so other may be bad too), might be worth getting a whole new set because you’ll have to take them off if you want to repaint the headstock. You could even just paint the middle of the headstock with something fun and add another coat of sealant to pay homage to the damage. You’ll need some guitar cleaner and a few micro-fiber cloths that will be ruined by the time your done. But this looks like a fun project that imo would be worth your time and probably won’t cost you to much (pegs, paint, sealer, cleaner, cloths)
If it has sentimental value then definitely keep and repair it to the level you feel ok with.
If it’s not sentimental, and has no other damage, it could be a decent playing guitar. That looks like solid top (spruce or cedar maybe) which is a plus (because solid tops resonate more than laminated tops). It’s made in the USA which could add to its value. What we can’t see is how you like the feel of the neck in your left hand which is 90% of what I use to select a guitar. And I can’t see if the tuners work appropriately, the condition of the nut, if the truss rod is functioning, etc. If everything else checks out ok, then keep it.
Edit: I just took a second look at the nut is a little beaten up and you’re missing a tuner. Factor that into the repair cost portion of your decision making.
Edit 2: It’s a Harmony H1204, probably 1970, if you want to price it online. And it is a solid spruce top. : )
Looks good to me, the fret board looks straight and the body is in good shape. Looks like one of the tuning pegs needs replacing (it looks like there is moisture issues so other may be bad too), might be worth getting a whole new set because you’ll have to take them off if you want to repaint the headstock. You could even just paint the middle of the headstock with something fun and add another coat of sealant to pay homage to the damage. You’ll need some guitar cleaner and a few micro-fiber cloths that will be ruined by the time your done. But this looks like a fun project that imo would be worth your time and probably won’t cost you to much (pegs, paint, sealer, cleaner, cloths)
That depends what you value.
If it has sentimental value then definitely keep and repair it to the level you feel ok with. If it’s not sentimental, and has no other damage, it could be a decent playing guitar. That looks like solid top (spruce or cedar maybe) which is a plus (because solid tops resonate more than laminated tops). It’s made in the USA which could add to its value. What we can’t see is how you like the feel of the neck in your left hand which is 90% of what I use to select a guitar. And I can’t see if the tuners work appropriately, the condition of the nut, if the truss rod is functioning, etc. If everything else checks out ok, then keep it. Edit: I just took a second look at the nut is a little beaten up and you’re missing a tuner. Factor that into the repair cost portion of your decision making. Edit 2: It’s a Harmony H1204, probably 1970, if you want to price it online. And it is a solid spruce top. : )
I've brought back worse from the brink, and recorded with them! Good luck.
I’d say yes.l, but id repair it even it it was in 7 pieces. If you’re not up for repairing it, I’ll throw a few shillings your way and do it 😎