i also took a look around for hh bodies and didn't find what i want.
when i got back, though, i responded to an ad i had responded to previously for a "beginner japanese guitar" with a "rehoused bridge", really just expecting to buy the case. after fighting with the rain, i got it back home and realized it was this:
this is a vintage 1973 takeharu guitar. and, yes, the guitar is unplayable due to a warped bridge, but i suspect i can fix it...
i paid $40 for this guitar, including the case.
i also got this for $5:
so, expect some mini xylophone madness coming up!
