Collector's item: one of the first Höfner 4579-black hollow body. Höfner started with the production in the 1970. They had to, because the electric guitars from the USA like Fender and Gibson became popular in Europe! The 1970s was the decade when copying these American original instruments was considered the most commercial method of manufacture. Höfner agreed that imitation was the sincerest form or flattery and during the first half of the '70s, Höfner according guy produced a succession of surrogate Gibsons and Fenders. This 4579-guitar was a Les Paul look-alike featuring upgraded 515-single coal-pickups that employed unusual new wooden covers. Harnessing the raw power of the original Hofner Blade Pickups, this rare bird sings! Its lightweight, clocking in at just over 7 lbs and manageable around the neck. The 515-pickups have a single coil meets mini hum sound, very earthy and rock and roll but chimey enough for stellar cleans. The playability is incredible, the aesthetic condition is well worn in by years of apparent use. There are dings and finish scratches along the sides of the guitar primarily but nothing that compromises the playability or structural integrity of the guitar. The 4579-guitar is described in the book by Höfner '125 th Annversary' and with a photo of the 4579-black- guitar in the book 'The Höfner Guitar Story (page 13). The guitar comes with a guitar-cable (black) and a plectrum.