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American-made Rocker with a Sleek, Offset Body





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One thing’s for sure, the Harmony Silhouette Factory Special is a sleek-looking instrument. This American-made rocker boasts an offset alder body that’s sure to garner second glances, while ingenious gold-foil mini humbucker pickups churn out a full array of presence-packed retro tones. The Silhouette Factory Special is built to inspire ? its hand-filling "C"-shaped neck with a just-right 25-inch scale and glassy 12-inch-radius rosewood fingerboard ensures playability that equals its jaw-dropping appearance and alluring sound. A classic nitrocellulose lacquer finish and Harmony's iconic Custom Cupcake knobs round out this upscale axe’s features. The Silhouette includes an ultra-padded Mono Vertigo soft case that makes gigging around town a piece of cake.





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American made from premium tonewoods





Alder and maple are a recipe for tonal perfection. Alder is reputed to be one of the most balanced-sounding tonewoods on the planet. Lows, mids, highs ? they all ring out loud and true. Maple is a guitarist’s secret weapon for adding snap and sustain to their playing. And when you add rosewood to the party, all bets are off ? it’s instant tonal nirvana. The Harmony Silhouette Factory Special boasts an offset, double-cut alder body that joins a rosewood-capped maple neck by way of an extremely ergonomic low-profile heel. Together, these create a smooth response in the hands and an unforgettable playing experience for any low-wattage tube amp in your collection. And just like another legacy American guitar brand, the Harmony Silhouette Factory Special is handbuilt in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with the right touches of heirloom quality and modern precision.





Gold-foil mini-humbucking pickups





Gold-foil pickups began popping up on student guitars from the likes of Harmony and Teisco in the 1950s and '60s, then saw a brief resurgence in boutique instruments in the mid-2010s. And just like that, as quickly as they came, they were gone again. But the tone maestros at Harmony never forgot the touch response and retro good vibes these pickups were all about. The Silhouette Factory Special leverages Harmony’s gold-foil tradition while adding muscle, midrange, and definition. If you're looking for pickups with lo-fi chime and a gritty soul, you'll find them in the Silhouette Factory Special.





A proud new chapter in Harmony's handcrafted American legacy





American-made Harmony guitars have been found in the hands of pro musicians and hobbyists since 1892. The Harmony Silhouette is a welcomed return to form for the American instrument company, combining old-world techniques with more than 125 years of technical know-how to bring today's players a taste of its Kalamazoo heritage. Discover for yourself what great guitars are made of ? get your hands on the Harmony Silhouette solidbody electric guitar through Sweetwater.





Harmony Silhouette Factory Special Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:


Genuine alder offset double-cut body styling


Hand-filling "C"-shaped maple neck


Just-right 25-inch scale length


Glassy 12-inch-radius rosewood fingerboard with 22 MJ frets


Classic nitrocellulose lacquer finish


Iconic Custom Cupcake knobs


Custom-wound gold-foil mini humbuckers bring a lively twist to single-coil options


Custom Half-bridge with T-style compensated saddles


Comfort armrest bevel


Bone nut matures and lengthens sustain


Locking tuners deliver rock-solid stability


Padded Mono Vertigo soft case with backpack straps included