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American-Made Rocker with Sleek, Offset Body





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One thing’s for sure: the Harmony Silhouette is a sleek-looking instrument. This American-made rocker boasts an offset alder body that’s sure to garner second glances, while gold-foil Alnico III mini humbuckers churn out a whole range of dazzling, vintage-inflected tonal textures. The Silhouette is built to inspire ? its hand-filling "C"-shaped neck with a just-right 25-inch scale and a glassy 12-inch-radius rosewood fingerboard ensure 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 walk in the park.





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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, it’s instant tonal nirvana. The Harmony Silhouette 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 comfortable response in the hands and an unforgettable playing experience into any low-wattage tube amp in your collection. And just like another legacy American guitar brand, the Harmony Silhouette 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 1960s, then they 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. That's why the Harmony Silhouette comes stock with a custom-voiced set of gold-foil mini humbucking pickups. These pickups exhibit a character ? a bite, a chime, a spank, a spark ? you're not likely to find in other pickup types. Alnico III magnets and Orange drop caps give these humbuckers a vintage warmth and roundness. If you're looking for classic tone and touch dynamics, you'll find it in the Silhouette.





Iconic Bigsby vibrato





Built as the first iteration of what is now known as a whammy bar, the Bigsby vibrato still enthuses Sweetwater guitarists today with its rich harmonic tones and subtle vocal quality. The B5 Tremolo, sometimes called the “horseshoe,” from their Kalamazoo series shines with its slow and ethereal bends, yielding expressive tremolo stylings when and where you want it. Open up a new world of vibrant vibrato textures with this iconic piece of history!





Harmony Silhouette 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 with Orange drop caps offer throwback style and distinctive tone


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