Vintage 1960s Höfner Super Solid III 173 “Galaxie” Red 3 Pickup Guitar Germany = SALE!

Vintage mid-1960s Höfner Super Solid III / 173 electric guitar finished in original red and made in West Germany. This highly distinctive three-pickup model features original Höfner staple pickups, factory vibrato tailpiece, rosewood fingerboard with striped inlays, and the unmistakable offset body styling that made these early German solidbody guitars favorites among garage, psychedelic, surf, and indie players. The guitar delivers the articulate, chimey, and aggressive vintage tone these Höfners are known for while offering exceptional visual character and period-correct aesthetics throughout. Cosmetic condition shows honest vintage wear consistent with age and use, adding to its authentic player-grade appeal. A rare and increasingly collectible European vintage electric with major style, originality, and unmistakable 1960s character.

The guitar plays well with good intonation up the neck. All three pickups, switches, and controls have been tested and are functioning properly with no known issues at the time of listing.

• Model: Höfner 176 Galaxie / Super Solid III
• Country: West Germany
• Year: circa 1964–1967
• Body: Solid body
• Neck: Bolt-on maple
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Pickups: 3x Höfner staple pickups
• Controls:
• • individual pickup switching
  • master volume
  • tone controls
• Bridge: Adjustable roller bridge
• Tremolo: Original Höfner vibrato
• Finish: Red

Due to the age and fragile nature of vintage electronics and hardware, this instrument is being sold as-is and as-described with no returns. All functions described were tested prior to listing. Vintage instruments may require periodic maintenance, cleaning, or setup adjustments depending on climate, shipping conditions, and player preference.