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Vintage Hofner advertisements; 5 adverts covering a period of 13 years, from 1961 to 1974. Click the images to have a closer look.

Hofner Colorama - 8 out of 10 players select solids from this range

8 out of 10 players select solids from this range
Hofner Colorama - 1961

Hofner Verithin - Hofner Have Done The Impossible

Hofner Have Done The Impossible
Hofner Verithin - 1966

Hofner Verithin - Hofner The World

Hofner The World's Most Popular Guitars!
Hofner Verithin - 1967

Hofner President - Hofner is Not the Best Guitar in the World But it is By Far the Best in its Class

Hofner is Not the Best Guitar in the World But it is By Far the Best in its Class
Hofner President - 1968

Hofner G500/1 - When we asked Alice Cooper

When we asked Alice Cooper's Dennis Dunaway why he plays a Hofner bass, this is what he said:
Hofner G500/1 - 1974

1967 Epiphone Ad featuring a psychedelic fish playing an Epiphone Riviera
1967 Epiphone Ad featuring a psychedelic fish playing an Epiphone Riviera
1967 Fender Ad - Full Colour Sound
1967 Fender Ad - Full Colour Sound
1973 Fender Stratocaster add - The Worlds Favourite Flying Machine
1973 Fender Stratocaster add - The Worlds Favourite Flying Machine

Guitar makers have advertised in music magazines such as Down Beat, Guitar Player and very many more. Some manufacturers advertised widely (Guild, Gibson, Fender) but many more didn't and adverts are few and far between. Here are some of my favourite ads out of the ones i've seen. You can browse through all the images from the category links above, or by manufacturer from the links below.

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Hofner 1965 Vintage 4570e Hollow Body Electric Guitar NEAR MINT - W. GERMANY

Hofner 1965 Vintage 4570e Hollow Body Electric Guitar NEAR MINT - W. GERMANY

Montclair, New Jersey, 070**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2795


Hofner 1965 Vintage 4570e Hollow Body Electric Guitar NEAR MINT - W. GERMANY
Gorgeous vintage 1965 wide-body semi-hollow Höfner was made in West Germany and is a special instrument. It has been remarkably preserved over the years and shows little to no signs of its age.
A beautiful medium sunburst, a pearloid inlay fretboard and headstock make this a work of art. Every bit of this guitar is original.
The pickups were rewired about five years ago (see pictures) and the slot ... more
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1957 Hofner model 127 Club 50 a killer John Lennon "Beatle" guitar very clean !

1957 Hofner model 127 Club 50 a killer John Lennon "Beatle" guitar very clean !

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3495

This super rare and very early ?Sunburst?? Model 127 Club 50 it has a 13 inch wide, 2 inch thick, single cutaway hollow body, with a slightly arched top and a flat-back. One-piece natural spruce ?carved?? top with a one-piece maple back. The sides of the body are lightly flamed maple and triple-bound bound in black. Original two-layer pearloid over black plastic heel-cap. Three-piece (maple-beech-maple) neck with a scale length of 24 1 / 4 inches, a nut width of just under 1 5 / 8 inches and a ... more
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Hofner Colorama double-cut HH electric red

Hofner Colorama double-cut HH electric red

Lynn, Massachusetts, 019**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$475

Works great. Straight neck, good action, frets have very little wear, truss turns, electronics are clean. There's some chipping on the nut. Doesn't affect playability. Regular player wear throughout. Features set maple neck, rosewood fretboard, abalone inlays, mini humbuckers, Grover tuners. Ships to lower 48. No case. No trades.... more
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Vintage 1966 Hofner Model 164

Vintage 1966 Hofner Model 164

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 532**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1400

The most handsome 1966 Hofner Model 164 on the planet. Period. It's not even close
Chipboard case included as well as original white pickguard equipped with all stock / original components as pictured
Upgraded / Updated 1966 Hofner Model 164. This guitar is too cool and so unbelievably handsome. The upgrades keep the mojo alive and well while really keeping the classic spirit and tone intact
Upgrades / Updates:
Hand-Formed American Bison Bone Nut
Custom "H" Logo Engraved Chrome... more
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Hofner Verythin

Hofner Verythin

Dixon, Illinois, 610**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$275

I'm retiring in a couple months, so I'm letting some instruments go:
Here's a Hofner Verithin semi-hollow guitar I acquired as a semi-finisher husk, and later refurbished. The original finish was a lumpy / pebbled epoxy mess which I sanded down and clear-coated w / clear poly. I added gold hardware, wired up a simple harness, and installed covered Guitar Madness ceramic humbuckers. Very nice results; in excellent condition (though some of the original finish irregularities are visible in ... more
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1960s Hofner Colorama model 161 Circa 1960s - Redburst Made in Germany Vintage

1960's Hofner Colorama model 161 Circa 1960's - Redburst Made in Germany Vintage

Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$795

This Hofner Model 161 Colorama was made in Germany in the early to mid 1960's. The guitar is a fun little single pickup guitar that plays and sounds good. The guitar is super light and weighs 4 LBS & 8 ounces. The body is very thin and comfortable to play. The guitar is in good shape for it's age but does show a fair amount of nicks, dings and scratches. The high E tuner is changed but the guitar is otherwise original to the best of my knowledge. The pickup sounds good and the electronics ... more
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1960s Hofner 172 Colorama II Electric Guitar Red Vinyl

1960s Hofner 172 Colorama II Electric Guitar Red Vinyl

Benicia, California, 945**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$799

Buy with confidence knowing this guitar will rock your socks off! We ship off same day or next business day!
In the early 1960s, rock music was sweeping across Europe, and one of the most iconic bands of that era was undoubtedly the Beatles. Their arrival on the scene in 1962 and 1963 marked the onset of Beatlemania, a phenomenon that swept the globe, with audiences clamoring to see them perform and emulate their style
The immense demand for instruments like the ones the Beatles played ... more
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Hofner Club 40 Guitar 1962 Sunburst- Beatles

Hofner Club 40 Guitar 1962 Sunburst- Beatles

Slidell, Louisiana, 704**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2250

Not a re-issue!! I purchased this guitar from a seller onReverb. He purchased a number of 1960??s Hofners Club 40 guitars in the late1970??s and had them ever since. Got the year 1962 on this one from the Hofnersite. It could possibly be a 1963 however I do not think they were continuedinto ?63. Other than a couple of tiny nicks as can be seen in the pictures, this guitar is in great condition and comes in it??s original case. Theseguitars are exceptionally rare in this finish and condition. It ... more
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1958 Hofner Club 50 (Model 127) Vintage Hollowbody Guitar Natural w /  Case

1958 Hofner Club 50 (Model 127) Vintage Hollowbody Guitar Natural w / Case

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3200

Up for sale, a 1958 Hofner Club 50 (model 127) in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This rare early Hofner guitar features hollowbody construction with an arched solid spruce top, maple back and sides, a three-piece maple / beech neck, and a slab Brazilian rosewood fretboard. The Hofner Club guitars are best known for their appearances in the hands of very young British invasion artists including baby-faced Beatles and ... more
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Hofner Travel Guitar HCT-SH Shorty Electric, Black

Hofner Travel Guitar HCT-SH Shorty Electric, Black

Kaysville, Utah, 840**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$150

Hofner Travel Guitar HCT-SH Shorty Electric, Black. Comes with two cables, mini amp that actually sounds good, new strings, tuner, and a travel bag
... more
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Hofner Verythin

Hofner Verythin

Dixon, Illinois, 610**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$275

I have retired, so I'm letting some instruments go:
Here's a Hofner Verythin semi-hollow guitar I acquired as a semi-finished husk, and later refurbished by clear-coating it and adding chrome hardware, wired up a simple harness, and installed an old set of Yamaha Pacifica ceramic humbuckers I epoxied into black covers. Very nice results; in excellent condition and is an excellent gigging guitar, plays really well. Sorry, no case is included, but it will fit most 335-type cases and gigbags ... more
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Hofner Colorama modern electric guitar, black, Grover tuners!

Hofner Colorama modern electric guitar, black, Grover tuners!

Wood Dale, Illinois, 601**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$250

Here is a Hofner Colorama guitar. Made in China; no serial #
Heavy wear, dings, and scratching on body. Grover tuners. Missing truss rod cover. Headstock has a damaged corner
22 frets, 2 volume knobs, 2 tone knobs, 2 pickups, 3-way switch.
Case not included. Please note that Ebay will charge and collect sales tax based on your state
DISCLAIMERS
- We do NOT set up our guitars (ie. truss rod adjustment, intonation, action, etc )
If you desire a proper setup with new ... more
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Vintage RARE Hofner 4990-12 1975 Natural Acoustic Made in Germany

Vintage RARE Hofner 4990-12 1975 Natural Acoustic Made in Germany

Mount Sinai, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1200

Up for sale is a RARE Hofner 4990-12 from 1975. Made in Germany. Featured on Steve??s Vintage Hofner website! A photo of this guitar was apparently never put in their 1975 catalogue. I have never seen another like one like this. Definitely a rare find

The projection in on this guitar is very powerful. The grain on the woods are beautiful. And the bookmark matched back is truly stunning. It is a work of art!

Open chords are easy to play. The action is high as you get down ... more
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Vintage 1959  Hofner committee Electric Guitar.

Vintage 1959 Hofner committee Electric Guitar.

Southampton, SO30***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1100

1959 Hofner committee Electric Guitar . Is in fairly good condition for
for it age but is showing some signs of wear mainly on front of the body where the finish has worn off by palm, fingers and picks. The pick guard is missing which left two small screw holes in the bottom rim .There is laquer checking and some nicks marks as you would expect on a 63 year old instrument and one small ding on the neck which I have tried to show in the photos. All the electrics look to be original and are ... more
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Vintage 1963 Hofner Super Solid III 173 Red Solid Guitar. All original.

Vintage 1963 Hofner Super Solid III 173 Red Solid Guitar. All original.

London, E1***, UNITED KINGDOM

£689

Vintage1963 Hofner Super Solid III 173 Red Solid Guitar. All original
The ?Super Solid?? is one of the first semi-pro lines that Hofner brought out in the early 60s. This 3-pick-up version was the top of the range of the Super Solids. This has a serial number of 2422 and I??m pretty sure is from 1963. (Mark Knopfler??s very first guitar was this exact model )
Rich, red colour. It has a couple of hairline cracks in the front paintwork and there is noticeable wear along the body edge, as ... more
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CHITARRA HOFNER - Rarissima - 456 S E1 - Acustica e Amplificabile - 1959

CHITARRA HOFNER - Rarissima - 456 S E1 - Acustica e Amplificabile - 1959

Arezzo, AR, 52***, ITALY

€2650


Chitarra HOFNER - 456 S E1 - Acustica e anche Amplificabile - 1959 - Oggetto del tutto originale - L'anno di costruzione / vendita dovrebbe essere il 1959 - Il modello è detto "Jazz" - forse per le rifiniture in madreperla - ma è più conosciuta come modello "John Lennon " .
- Perfettamente funzionante in modo assolutamente delizioso
- "Acustica" o "Amplificata" - può essere suonata in ambedue i modi - con o senza amplificazione. - Quando la suonò Moreno (musicista esecutore e ... more
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 Vintage 1969 Hofner 492 E 12 corde / 12 string

 Vintage 1969 Hofner 492 E 12 corde / 12 string

Napoli, 80***, ITALY

€290

Vintage 1969 Hofner 492 E 12 corde / 12 string. La chitarra suona bene, manca il pickup nella buca ed una meccanica è da riparare. Il top è in masello e i lati sono in mogano laminato Tastiera in palissandro, capotasto in metallo e tasto zero
Vintage 1969 Hofner 492 E 12 string guitar Elewctric pickup missing, one tuner needs fixing. Body size is 20 5" longx 16 25" 4.75" depth
Spruce top and mahogany laminated sides Rosewood fretboard with dot inlays, metal nut with zero fret
... more
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Lap Steel Hofner anno 1961

Lap Steel Hofner anno 1961

Napoli, 80***, ITALY

€350

Vendo Lap Steel Hofner anno 1961 in condizioni ottime e funzionante. Astuccio originale Vendo Lap Steel Hofner anno 1961 in condizioni ottime e funzionante... more
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1961 Vintage Hofner Club 50 Hollow body electric Guitar

1961 Vintage Hofner Club 50 Hollow body electric Guitar

HONITON, EX14***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1250

Vintage Hofner Club 50, 1961 Hollow body electric guitar, Non original controll knobs and tuners , in good vintage condition and perfect working order Cash on collection only, will NOT post.... more
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HOFNER COMMITTEE  1957 / 8 ORIGINAL  WITH HARD CASE

HOFNER COMMITTEE 1957 / 8 ORIGINAL WITH HARD CASE

northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1750

An early Hofner Committee archtop from 1957 / 8 has the original pickup , switch , strap and lead (when i can find it), Comes with the original hard case , and also a lined newer one (illustrated) . . could deliver nearby, or even further afield by courier , but regrettably i cannot post... more
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