HÖFNER KARL - Unknown - - Classical guitar - Germany - 1940
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HÖFNER KARL classical guitar, year 1940, made in Germany, body wood, weight 1 kg, model unknown, tested and working, includes a soft case, condition: discrete.
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HOFNER classical GUITAR Very rare 1929 in maple.
Flamed maple body. Two-piece maple back.
Fir wood table.
Table and kitchen dishes background me a classical guitar
Rosewood fingerboard with side dots
All parts are original.
Three-piece steel and rosewood handle.
Branding on the table
Total length 97 cm.
Case length 48 cm
Case thickness 8.5 / 9 cm
String height at the 12th nut is 2/3 mm
This guitar has been completely restored and has no issues or breakages. Its only problem is the paint has cracked a little, but it is fine. Brief history:
HÖFNER KARL
Born in 1864 in Luby (Schönbach), Czech Republic,
died 1955 in Bubenreuth, Germany.
Hfner was founded in 1887 in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, in Schnbach (now Luby, Czech Republic), by luthier Karl Hfner, and soon became one of the most important manufacturers of stringed instruments in the country. The company suffered greatly during the Second World War, but in 1950 it opened new factories in Bubenreuth, Germany. It became famous mainly thanks to Paul McCartney, who used the Hfner 500/1 bass model, the one with the violin-shaped body. This model is still called the "Beatle Bass" or "Cavern Bass," specifically referring to the model used by Paul McCartney during his time playing at the Liverpool Cavern Club. As for guitars, however, several different models are available. In particular, in the 1950s and 1960s, guitar lines specifically created for London-based importer Selmer enjoyed widespread popularity in the United Kingdom. These models mimicked those marketed throughout Europe and beyond, but with their own characteristics and names: archtops such as the Committee, Golden Hofner, President, Senator, and Congress; semi-hollows, such as the Club 40, 50, and 60; and solid-body models such as the Colorama and Galaxie. These models, which defined the early beat era, had highly respected endorsers: Bert Weedon, Hank Marvin, John Lennon, George Harrison, David Gilmour, Ritchie Blackmore, and more. They also helped define the sound of British rock. A Hofner was also the first instrument of celebrated AC/DC guitarist Angus Young, a gift from his older brother, Malcolm. Worldwide shipping via express courier.
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HOFNER classical GUITAR Very rare 1929 in maple.
Flamed maple body. Two-piece maple back.
Fir wood table.
Table and kitchen dishes background me a classical guitar
Rosewood fingerboard with side dots
All parts are original.
Three-piece steel and rosewood handle.
Branding on the table
Total length 97 cm.
Case length 48 cm
Case thickness 8.5 / 9 cm
String height at the 12th nut is 2/3 mm
This guitar has been completely restored and has no issues or breakages. Its only problem is the paint has cracked a little, but it is fine. Brief history:
HÖFNER KARL
Born in 1864 in Luby (Schönbach), Czech Republic,
died 1955 in Bubenreuth, Germany.
Hfner was founded in 1887 in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, in Schnbach (now Luby, Czech Republic), by luthier Karl Hfner, and soon became one of the most important manufacturers of stringed instruments in the country. The company suffered greatly during the Second World War, but in 1950 it opened new factories in Bubenreuth, Germany. It became famous mainly thanks to Paul McCartney, who used the Hfner 500/1 bass model, the one with the violin-shaped body. This model is still called the "Beatle Bass" or "Cavern Bass," specifically referring to the model used by Paul McCartney during his time playing at the Liverpool Cavern Club. As for guitars, however, several different models are available. In particular, in the 1950s and 1960s, guitar lines specifically created for London-based importer Selmer enjoyed widespread popularity in the United Kingdom. These models mimicked those marketed throughout Europe and beyond, but with their own characteristics and names: archtops such as the Committee, Golden Hofner, President, Senator, and Congress; semi-hollows, such as the Club 40, 50, and 60; and solid-body models such as the Colorama and Galaxie. These models, which defined the early beat era, had highly respected endorsers: Bert Weedon, Hank Marvin, John Lennon, George Harrison, David Gilmour, Ritchie Blackmore, and more. They also helped define the sound of British rock. A Hofner was also the first instrument of celebrated AC/DC guitarist Angus Young, a gift from his older brother, Malcolm. Worldwide shipping via express courier.
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Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
HÖFNER KARL
Model
Unknown
Country of Origin
Germany
Year of Manufacture
1940
Condition
Fair
Nr of items
1
Includes
Soft case
Weight
1 kg
Material
Wood
Tested and working
Tested and working/playable
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