What it is
The modern Harmony Comet is a fully hollow electric guitar built in the United States as part of Harmony’s revived lineup.
It features a thin hollow body with a single cutaway, set neck construction, nitrocellulose finish, and Harmony’s gold-foil style pickups. Visually, it draws from mid-century American hollow body design without trying to replicate any one specific vintage model exactly.
Like the rest of the modern Harmony line, the Comet takes familiar visual language and rebuilds it around contemporary expectations for consistency and playability.
Why it’s a sleeper
The Comet occupies a space that tends to get expensive quickly.
Fully hollow electrics are often either:
- entry-level imports
- or high-end boutique and vintage instruments
The Comet sits in the middle.
It’s U.S.-made, consistently well built, visually distinctive, and relatively restrained in pricing compared to many modern hollowbody alternatives. On the used market, that value becomes even more apparent.
It also avoids feeling overly “retro.” While the styling clearly references older American guitars, the actual playing experience feels modern and stable.
What it’s like to live with
The Comet feels resonant and lightweight without becoming unruly.
Compared to something like the Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin II, it behaves more like an electric guitar that happens to be hollow, rather than an acoustic instrument adapted for amplification.
The gold-foil pickups are central to the experience. They’re articulate and open, but smoother and more controlled than many vintage gold foils. There’s clarity and attack without excessive sharpness.
The guitar responds well to clean and edge-of-breakup tones, though it remains usable with moderate gain if approached carefully.
Comfort is also part of the appeal. The body size feels manageable compared to larger hollowbodies, making it easy to play casually around the house or for longer sessions.
Variants and pricing
The modern Comet has appeared in a handful of finish and pickup variations, though the core formula remains consistent:
- fully hollow construction
- set neck
- dual gold-foil style pickups
Typical pricing:
- New: roughly $1,300–$1,800
- Used: roughly $800–$1,200
As with much of the modern Harmony line, used pricing is where the value becomes particularly strong.