About the Builder:
Karl Höfner GmbH & Co. KG is a German manufacturer of musical instruments, with one division that manufactures guitars and basses, and another that manufactures other string instruments. It was established in 1887.
Much of Höfner's popularity is attributed to Paul McCartney's use of the Höfner 500/1 bass throughout his career. This violin-shaped model is commonly referred to as the "Beatle bass."
Read more on vintage Hofner guitars: http://www.hofner-vintage.com
About the Guitar:
Available only from Selmer. Introduced 1953/4 and withdrawn in 1969. This was the 'top of the range' model (excepting the rare Hofner Golden). Beginning life as an acoustic an electric model was introduced in 1957 followed by a thinline electric model in 1959. The large 'frondose' headstock characterises the model though this was changed to a standard Hofner headstock in 1963. It had a 17.5" lower bout size changing to 18" in 1963. The 'Lyre' tailpiece was used until 1963 and it was then fitted with the 'Escutcheon' type. Solid or laminated carved spruce tops were used, with quality maple for the back and sides. This particuliar guitar has a bridge with a tremolo arm.
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