




Airline H44 DLX
Airline Guitars, the coolest of the 1960s guitar explosion, have now been rebooted by Eastwood Guitars out of Canada in the form of well-made, gig-reliable, upgraded guitars. Learn more about Airline Guitars at TheLocalPickup.com.
Airline is all about celebrating the unique style and guitar innovation that came out of mid-century Chicago. One of the earliest and most sought-after by collectors is the Harmony Stratotone H44. Introduced way back in 1952, the Harmony remained in the spotlight for many years, being used by artists Richie Valens, Tom Waits, and more recently The Tallest Man on Earth to name just a few.
We’ve recreated here a two pickup DLX version of the H44, retaining what makes this short-body, fat-neck icon feel and sound amazing. Dual mini humbuckers evoke and improve upon the feel and response of the original’s lower-output DeArmond “Hershey Bar” pickup. Three way switching allows room to experiment, and dial in a ‘strata’ of perfect tones with a truck load of vintage vibe.
Shipping
We offer free shipping anywhere in the continental US. Vintage, used, and showroom products are shipped from our studio in Rock Hill, SC. New products are shipped directly from our partner manufacturers and makers. Some products are not available for shipping (this will be noted along with the product information). Shipping times vary per product.
Pickup
You can purchase a product online and then pick it up at our studio in Rock Hill, SC. Pickup times will be arranged after purchase. Vintage, used, and showroom products are onsite. New products will be shipped in from the manufacturer before pickup.
Returns
New Products
The Local Pickup offers free returns on new products within 14 days of purchase. Plus, each manufacturer/distributor offers their own extended return warrantees.
Used Products
The Local Pickup offers free returns on used products within 7 days of purchase. The product must return in the same condition as when it was sold. If there are new damages to the product, then the product will be assessed by The Local Pickup for its new value. This new adjusted amount will then be offered for the return.
Taxes
All purchases from The Local Pickup are made online on this website. Tax is automatically applied to purchases made by buyers with a South Carolina address.
Rentals
We plan to offer rentals, but we do not currently offer rentals.
Features & Specs
- Body: Solid Ash
- Neck: Maple, Set Neck
- Fingerboard: Rosewood, Block Markers
- Scale Length: 24 3/4″ (628mm)
- Width at the Nut: 1 11/16″ (43mm)
- Frets: 20, Medium Jumbo
- Pickups: Dual Mini Humbucker
- Switching: 3-Way
- Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone
- Bridge: Floating Wooden Bridge
- Hardware: Vintage Open Back Tuners, Custom Trapeze Tailpiece
- Strings: #10-#46 D’Addarrio
- Average Weight: 7.0 lbs