H-25 Silhouette Bass

On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.
This electric bass is played by Mark Kelley of the Roots.

Technical Description:
Maple body and neck, rosewood fingerboard; 30 in. scale; cherry red burst finish; bolt-on neck with pearloid dot inlays; gold script Harmony logo silkscreened on headstock; one DeArmond gold foil pickup, two rocking tone selector switches, volume and tone controls; chrome plated adjustable bridge with dampers, metal tuners and tailpiece with ashtray cover, large plastic tortoiseshell pickguard and clear black knobs

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: H-25 Silhouette Bass
  • Artist: The Harmony Company
  • Artist: The Roots
  • Date: 1966
  • Medium: Maple, rosewood, metal, plastic
  • Dimensions: Length: 44 1/2 in. (113 cm)
    Width: 13 in. (33 cm)
    Depth: ~1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
    Weight: 7-8 lbs.
  • Classification: Chordophone-Lute-plucked-fretted
  • Credit Line: Courtesy of The Roots
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments