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15 Sep 10 - 12:15 PM (#2987299) Subject: Help date an autoharp / chromaharp From: GUEST,J Graves I bought my first autoharp off ebay. It was listed as vintage, but really it looks like it's in too nice of condition to be older then 10 years. I don't really care one way or the other but I am curious. There isn't a model number anywhere on the thing. Can anyone help me date it? Main photo Bottom detail Chromaharp logo |
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15 Sep 10 - 03:55 PM (#2987466) Subject: RE: Help date an autoharp / chromaharp From: jgraves I ended up figuring it out for myself by simply looking at newer models. Seems that it is indeed not vintage at all and is actually just a used, but current model. I was hoping for vintage for some reason ... I suppose I thought it would have more "life" to it. Or make it more special. haha :) I suppose this is just as well though. I paid a reasonable price and it's in good condition. I'm missing the case and tuning wrench so in the end I suppose the deal wasn't THAT good. Aah well! I can't wait to get home, tune the thing up and start playing around with it. |
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15 Sep 10 - 03:57 PM (#2987467) Subject: RE: Help date an autoharp / chromaharp From: Bill D PM sent |
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15 Sep 10 - 07:24 PM (#2987623) Subject: RE: Help date an autoharp / chromaharp From: beeliner Flip down the pin block cover, as a general rule, the first two digits of the serial number are the year of manufacture, but there might be exceptions. |
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15 Sep 10 - 07:31 PM (#2987628) Subject: RE: Help date an autoharp / chromaharp From: catspaw49 I don't date autoharps as I generally try to date within my own species or at least something closely related. Beside, autoharps are always strung out............ Spaw |
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14 Dec 16 - 05:44 PM (#3826556) Subject: RE: Help date an autoharp / chromaharp From: GUEST I can't find any serial numbers anywhere on my grandmothers old autoharp, but I know it's vintage because she used to use it teaching when I was 5, and I am 53. Can anyone tell me where to find the model number and serial number on it? |
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15 Dec 16 - 01:36 PM (#3826706) Subject: RE: Help date an autoharp / chromaharp From: Bev and Jerry Guest: If you can describe this instrument in detail, we can probably date it for you. We need to know how many strings, how many chord bars, what does the decal look like and what does the label inside look like. A few pix would be even more helpful. Bev and Jerry |
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14 Feb 17 - 04:47 PM (#3838991) Subject: RE: Help date an autoharp / chromaharp From: GUEST,Justin I have an older chromaharp and am having trouble dating it, 469857 is the number in the hole |
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01 Aug 18 - 01:39 PM (#3940877) Subject: RE: Help date an autoharp / chromaharp From: GUEST autoharp trademark registered 5515 |
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31 Jul 21 - 11:17 AM (#4114935) Subject: RE: Help date an autoharp / chromaharp From: GUEST I have an enameled ivory autoharp w a sticker OS-21C serial 971231 Not sure if this was original can you tell me where and when made hcastaneda@aol.com |
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31 Jul 21 - 01:50 PM (#4114946) Subject: RE: Help date an autoharp / chromaharp From: GUEST,# To: GUEST Date: 31 Jul 21 - 11:17 AM It's an Oscar Schmidt. You'll need to go to their site and see what you can find. I have not emailed this poster. |
