Unknown - - Archtop guitar - Germany





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Vintage hollow‑body archtop guitar from around the 1950s, made in Germany, brand unknown, model not specified, in good functional condition.
Description from the seller
Vintage archtop acoustic guitar – circa 1950s – sunburst – hollow body
Offered is a vintage acoustic archtop guitar from the post-war period (approximately the 1940s–1950s).
The instrument is unbranded (without logo) and most likely originates from German or Central European workshop production (Höfner/Klira/Framus style).
The guitar features a fully hollow body with an arched top and back, classic f-holes, and a red-black Sunburst finish, typical of jazz, swing, and blues guitars of this era.
Construction method & equipment
Acoustic archtop guitar (hollow body)
Arched ceiling and floor
Two f-holes
Floating wooden walkway
metal trapezoid string holder
Swollen neck
Rosewood fretboard with dot inlays
Open vintage mechanics with white plastic buttons.
Asymmetric headplate without logo
Mounted guitar strap
state
Original vintage condition
Age- and play-related signs of use
All paint damages have been repaired purely for visual reasons.
The repairs are solely for appearance.
No open paint spots.
Age-related patina on the mechanics.
Neck is straight
The mechanics are functional.
New Ibanez strings installed
Setup recommended (fine-tune bridge/string height), currently playable.
The guitar has not been repainted. The visual repairs are visible in the photos. The authentic vintage character remains fully preserved.
Sound & Commitment
Typical warm, woody archtop sound with good chord separation.
Especially suitable for:
Jazz
Swing
Blues
early rock and roll styles
Vintage-Folk
Note
This is an old vintage instrument. Sale is as shown.
The photos are part of the description.
Vintage archtop acoustic guitar – circa 1950s – sunburst – hollow body
Offered is a vintage acoustic archtop guitar from the post-war period (approximately the 1940s–1950s).
The instrument is unbranded (without logo) and most likely originates from German or Central European workshop production (Höfner/Klira/Framus style).
The guitar features a fully hollow body with an arched top and back, classic f-holes, and a red-black Sunburst finish, typical of jazz, swing, and blues guitars of this era.
Construction method & equipment
Acoustic archtop guitar (hollow body)
Arched ceiling and floor
Two f-holes
Floating wooden walkway
metal trapezoid string holder
Swollen neck
Rosewood fretboard with dot inlays
Open vintage mechanics with white plastic buttons.
Asymmetric headplate without logo
Mounted guitar strap
state
Original vintage condition
Age- and play-related signs of use
All paint damages have been repaired purely for visual reasons.
The repairs are solely for appearance.
No open paint spots.
Age-related patina on the mechanics.
Neck is straight
The mechanics are functional.
New Ibanez strings installed
Setup recommended (fine-tune bridge/string height), currently playable.
The guitar has not been repainted. The visual repairs are visible in the photos. The authentic vintage character remains fully preserved.
Sound & Commitment
Typical warm, woody archtop sound with good chord separation.
Especially suitable for:
Jazz
Swing
Blues
early rock and roll styles
Vintage-Folk
Note
This is an old vintage instrument. Sale is as shown.
The photos are part of the description.

