Höfner began producing archtop guitars in 1930. The company was already 43 years old but had always produced violins and stringed instruments. As demand for archtop guitars grew so did the Höfner model range; by the mid 1950s there were numerous models available from budget student guitars through to top line professional instruments. Some models have become world famous such as the Höfner President, The Committee and the legendary Golden Höfner. The 1950s saw some archtops fitted with pickups as an option as dance bands began to use amplification. This was followed by the introduction of thinline electric models which were increasingly used by beat groups.

Other features include:

• Figured Maple back & sides
• Solid spruce top
• Venetian cutaway
• Cream body bindings with purflings
• This is a fine instrument, made in Germany, interior label signed by luthier
• Ebony pickguard & tailpiece
• Ergonomic body of graduated depth from 2 3/8" at the neck to 4 3/8" at the tail
• Comfortable size with a 15 7/8" lower bout
• Ebony fretboard with MOP block inlays
• Ebony headstock faceplate with abalone inlay and logo
• Gold Schaller tuning machines with Ebony buttons
• Gold hardware
• Hofner/Kent Armstrong neck pickup
• Ebony knobs on the volume & tone controls
• Maple neck
• Hard Case
• 5 lbs 1 oz
• #F02031

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