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Hofner President acoustic

Page 20 of the 1964 Selmer catalog

Selmer 1964 Hofner and Futurama catalog, page 20. Details of the Hofner President acoustic. This is the all-acoustic version of the Hofner President 64, shown on page 5 of this catalog.

Hofner designers have fixed the width of the lower bout at l6 1/2". The table is hand carved from a block of aged, close grained Bohemian pine. F-holes are bound with white purfling whilst the edges of the table and domed back are purfled with contrasting black and white lines

Selmer 1964 Hofner and Futurama catalog page 20 - Hofner President acoustic
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Hofner Vice President Electric Guitar with Case Good Condition

Hofner Vice President Electric Guitar with Case Good Condition

Alexander, North Carolina, 287**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1305

Hofner Vice President Electric Guitar in good condition. Recently worked on. Fixed pickups, and added additional master volume knob where there had been a hole. Everything working, frets leveled, action and intonation set. Age unknown- guessing early 2000's? Cool guitar. Flaws in photos. Original case. Prefer local sale- 18 5 lbs without shipping materials, but will ship at cost. Meet up Asheville, Weaverville NC area.... more
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1956 Hofner President Electric Guitar 2 Pickup Cutaway Sunburst Nice Shape W / HSC

1956 Hofner President Electric Guitar 2 Pickup Cutaway Sunburst Nice Shape W / HSC

Spring Hill, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1700


Vintage 1956 Hofner President Electric Guitar
2 Pickup, Cutaway, Sunburst
Plays / Sounds Great Without Issue
SN 2633
With Newer Hard Case Not Pictured
PLEASE DO NOT mistake picture glare for flaws . If you think you're seeing something not mentioned in this listing, please ask!!
There are lots of pics available, so when you receive it, its exactly what you expected, if not better. No surprises with this sale . Buy with confidence!
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1967 Hofner President Florentine 66 Acoustic Archtop 5115-05 Brunette Sunburst

1967 Hofner President Florentine 66 Acoustic Archtop 5115-05 Brunette Sunburst

Lee's Summit, Missouri, 640**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1999

1967 Hofner President Florentine Model 66 Acoustic Archtop 5115-05 Brunette
Very cool and extremely rare model from Hofner. Rare acoustic archtop with sharp cutaway. It plays easy and sounds very good! It's in excellent condition. Not mint, but very clean overall. Just the lightest traces of use but is a great example and is complete with hard case etc
Weight: 4 2 lbs.
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Hofner Senator Tuner Machine Head Congress President G B or E

Hofner Senator Tuner Machine Head Congress President G B or E

Bristol, BS7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£35

Original tuning peg from Hofner Senator / Congress / may suit other models
You are buying 1 Old Hofner machine head / tuner.
Treble side ( right handed ) G B or E
We have several available, please choose amount required at checkout. I also have some available for E A or D in my other listings
Please note the botton on the tuner you receive maybe slightly darker in tone than the one shown in the photos Will be flat packed for secure delivery
Free UK shipping. I will ship... more
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Original /  Genuine Hofner President 1960s Tuning Machine Head, Top Strings E A D

Original / Genuine Hofner President 1960s Tuning Machine Head, Top Strings E A D

Weymouth, DT4***, UNITED KINGDOM

£50

Original / Genuine Hofner President 1960s Tuning Machine Heads, Top Strings E A D. Condition is "Used " . Dispatched with Royal Mail 2nd Class Large Letter.
I am selling 3 of these in total - all three are shown in the pictures but the listing is for an individual tuning peg! Good structurally and cosmetically, some slight signs of age
Please note that in standard tuning, these pegs are for the E / A / D strings. The left side of the head stock when looking at it face on!
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Original Genuine Hofner President 1960s Tuning Machine Head Bottom Strings G B e

Original Genuine Hofner President 1960s Tuning Machine Head Bottom Strings G B e

Weymouth, DT4***, UNITED KINGDOM

£50

Original Genuine Hofner President 1960s Tuning Machine Head Bottom Strings G B e. Condition is "Used". Dispatched with Royal Mail 1st Class Large Letter.
I am selling three of these in total - all three are shown in the pictures, but the listing is for an individual tuning peg! Good structurally and cosmetically with some slight signs of age
Please note that in standard tuning, these pegs are for the G / B and little e strings. This is the right side of the headstock when ... more
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Hofner wooden bridge. archtop acoustic vintage guitar Senator President zenith

Hofner wooden bridge. archtop acoustic vintage guitar Senator President zenith

London, Camden , NW0***, UNITED KINGDOM

£63

Great condition and all original
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Vintage Original Hofner President Guitar Tuner Machine Heads

Vintage Original Hofner President Guitar Tuner Machine Heads

Stafford, ST16***, UNITED KINGDOM

£70

Vintage Original Hofner President Guitar Tuners, they fit other Hofner models from the 1950s / 60's as well
In good working order, all tuners come with 2x original mounting screws, no bushings Distance between mounting holes is 21 7mm
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Single Original Vintage Hofner President Guitar Machine Head EADGBE

Single Original Vintage Hofner President Guitar Machine Head EADGBE

keswick, Cumbria, CA12***, UNITED KINGDOM

£80

Here you have an original Hofner President machine head in excellent condition I have them available for both the bass and treble strings so please say which you need
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Hofner President  Guitar Tailpiece Lyre 1960s Stamped

Hofner President Guitar Tailpiece Lyre 1960s Stamped

Bristol, BS10***, UNITED KINGDOM

£131

Genuine very very rare stamped 1960s Hofner guitar tail piece
In very nice original condition. There are a few age marks etc but they no doubt add to the charm. I have added front and back photos so please look carefully as they make up the main description. This is the rare Hofner stamped version of the Lyer
If your country is not listed please email me first prior to bidding
Any questions please ask in plenty of time
Postage will be insured signed for from Royal Mail
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Vintage 1958 Hofner President Brunette Acoustic Archtop Guitar Hard Case *1950s*

Vintage 1958 Hofner President Brunette Acoustic Archtop Guitar Hard Case *1950s*

Heanor, DE75***, UNITED KINGDOM

£595

Vintage 1958 Hofner President Brunette Acoustic Archtop Guitar Hard Case *1950s
I am selling this wonderful guitar for a Hofner collector. It's a 1958 President in Brunette / Sunburst. The guitar is in wonderful condition, and comes complete with a Stagg hard case to keep it safe. It required a neck reset when he got it, and this was carried out a while back, with the heel of the neck now looking a little different to the rest of the guitar. It's priced to sell in response to this for a ... more
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Höfner President Vintage E-Gitarre, Jazzgitarre, spielbereit, guter Zustand

Höfner President Vintage E-Gitarre, Jazzgitarre, spielbereit, guter Zustand

Weißenburg, 91***, GERMANY

€699

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Hofner PRESIDENT 1959

Hofner PRESIDENT 1959

Stroud, GL5***, UNITED KINGDOM

£800

This lovely Höfner President electric guitar from 1959 is a true gem for any guitar enthusiast. With its beautiful blond body colour, right-handed configuration, and iconic Höfner brand, this guitar is a must-have for any collection. The model year adds to its vintage appeal, making it a unique and special addition to any musician's arsenal
The guitar was purchased in a damaged condition, including a break where the neck meets the body. It has been fully refurbished and is now in ... more
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1958 Höfner President  vintage acoustic guitar. Very good condition. A beauty.

1958 Höfner President vintage acoustic guitar. Very good condition. A beauty.

London, SE22***, UNITED KINGDOM

£874

Selling on behalf of a friend who doesn't have an ebay account
Beautiful and rare vintage Höfner President archtop acoustic guitar.
Serial number is #4266 which means it was made in 1958. Check it at vintagehofner co uk
Wonderful bright, vital tone. Action and playability both good
Clearly well cared for, various age-related marks but nothing structural
Recently set up with new strings by music shop
Priced to sell.
No hard case, collection only from SE London.... more
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Vintage 1965 Höfner President, Excellent original condition

Vintage 1965 Höfner President, Excellent original condition

Southampton, SO31***, UNITED KINGDOM

£976

1965 Hofner President in superb condition. Looks gorgeous, amazing build, plays amazingly well and is all original.
I had it up for sale at ATB guitars but it didn't sell so I took it back after a while, the description from their website is below.
A superb vintage Hofner with no issues ready to play.
Collection only from Southampton area, happy to meet part way, other guitars being listed in the coming weeks.
Hofner has a long history of musical instrument manufacture stretching... more
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Hofner president

Hofner president

Horncastle, LN9***, UNITED KINGDOM

£995

Hofner president 1960
The guitar is in very good playing and looking condition
All electrics are working and the action is very low, with a straight neck
The guitar has a trussrod which means that the neck is not a fork handle diameter. An original hard shell case is in the deal as well
Happy hunting
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Hofner President Thinline 66 Florentine Vintage Electric Guitar

Hofner President Thinline 66 Florentine Vintage Electric Guitar

Broadstairs, CT10***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1250

Hofner President Florentine 66 guitar made in roughly 1966. The guitar shows normal signs of its age and is in great playing condition
It was worked on by a professional luthier about a year ago. It had a custom made bone nut made and fitted, the frets were finished and polished, the finish of the whole guitar was polished, the electrics were re-soldered and the guitar was setup with gauge 10 strings. The seam on the back of the guitar shows a little separation but this was glued together by... more
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Vintage 1953 Hofner President *1st Year* Brunette Acoustic Archtop Guitar w OHSC

Vintage 1953 Hofner President *1st Year* Brunette Acoustic Archtop Guitar w OHSC

Heanor, DE75***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1295

Vintage 1953 Hofner President *1st Year* Brunette Acoustic Archtop Guitar w OHSC
To the best of my knowledge, this is the earliest Hofner President serial number I have found. It's from the first year of President guitars - 1953 - and has the original hard case (painted) included too. A true rarity, especially with that Straten tailpiece! According to the previous owner, the first owner he purchased it off got this in Germany in the 1950s on his way from Africa to the UK, and kept it for many... more
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Pre-owned Hofner President Florentine Thinline 66

Pre-owned Hofner President Florentine Thinline '66

Liverpool, L24***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1400

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Höfner New President Archtop-Gitarre

Höfner New President Archtop-Gitarre

Leipzig, 04***, GERMANY

€2500

Hallo! Ich verkaufe meine Höfner, da ich sie selten bis fast nie spiele Die Gitarre ist in gutem Zustand, bis auf ein paar kleine Lacksprünge und Dellen, die auf den Bildern recht gut zu erkennen sein sollten. Ein zweiter Steg und der Koffer sind auch dabei Ich würde die Gitarre ungern versenden, bitte kommt vorbei und macht euch selbst ein Bild bzw. holt sie ab, falls sie euch gefällt! Ich habe einen Fender Princeton, über den die Gitarre ausprobiert werden kann
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1970 Rose-Morris 'Exciting Electrics Wonderful Westerns Celebrated Classics' catalog

1970 Rose_Morris catalog1970 Rose-Morris catalog, dated April 1970. It featured 6 electric guitars, 32 acoustic guitars, 3 basses and 1 steel guitar. It contains the following instruments, over 20 pages: Electric guitars: Shaftesbury 3261, 3262, 3264, 3265, 3400; Top Twenty 1970; Bass: Shaftesbury 3263, 3266; Top Twenty 1971; Acoustic guitars: Eko Rio Bravo, Rio Bravo 12, Ranchero, Ranchero 12, Colorado, Ranger, Ranger Folk, Ranger 12; Aria 1674, 1675, 1676, 1679, 1680, 1695, 'John Pearse' Jumbo, 'John Pearse' Folk; Rose-Morris 15-11, Kansas, Georgian, Florida; Suzuki 1663, 1664, 1665, 3054, 3055, 3060; Tatay 1713, 1714, 1715; Peerless 3052; Steel guitar: Aria 3425

1971 Rose-Morris 'Exciting Electrics Wonderful Westerns' catalog

1971 Rose_Morris catalogThe sixteen-page 1971 Rose-Morris catalog featured electric guitars by Rose-Morris' own brand, Shaftesbury, and budget brand Top Twenty; aswell as acoustics by Eko, Aria, and for the first time Ovation. The catalog contains the following instruments: Electric guitars: Shaftesbury 3261, 3264, 3265, 3400, 3402; Top Twenty 1970; Bass: Shaftesbury 3263, 3266; Top Twenty 1971; Acoustic guitars: Ovation: Balladeer, 12 String, Glen Campbell, Glen Campbell 12 string; Eko Rio Bravo, Rio Bravo 12, Ranger, Ranger Folk, Ranger 12, Colorado, Ranchero, Ranchero 12, Studio 'L'; Rose-Morris Florida; Aria 'John Pearse' Jumbo, 'John Pearse' Folk

1972 Fender Precision bass

1972 Fender PrecisionA detailed look at an early 1970s Fender Precision bass guitar in custom black finish, with rosewood fretboard. 1972 list price, $307.50. The Fender Precision had been shipping since at least very early 1952 - with just one re-design circa 1957. This example, then, shows a model already two decades old, but barely changed since the '57 revamp. Fender got it right first time around, and although there are numerous minor cosmetic differences, the essence of this bass is effectively the same as it was in '52: a simple, single pickup instrument with a GREAT sound. Check out the demo video through an old Ampeg B15. It's no wonder this is the bass that everybody wants!

1967 Vox Stroller

1967 Vox StrollerThe Vox Stroller was the brand's entry level electric solid body guitar, fitted with just one pickup and a fixed tailpiece. Although aimed at student guitarists, it wasn't a terrible instrument, but did lack somewhat in adjustability, having no accessible truss rod and only a floating rosewood bridge. But this example is actually quite an improvement on earlier versions, with a standard 1/4" jack and a solid mahogany body. 1967 price £18 2s. JMI ceased UK guitar production in late '67, and combined with decreasing demand for the Stroller, this surely must be one of the last examples shipped.

1963 Vox Clubman Bass (left handed)

1963 Vox Clubman Bass left handedA nice example of the Vox Clubman II bass, built by JMI in Dartford, Kent in 1963. This is a lightweight bass, short (30") scale and very easy to play. It is an early example, and as such has a thin black scratchplate and side mounted, coaxial output jack. JMI offered left handed examples of their solid body Vox guitars and basses at 10% premium. Production numbers are unclear, but left-handed examples rarely come up for sale

1977 Gibson ES Artist 'prototype'

1977 Gibson ES Artist prototypeNot to be confused with the Gibson ES Artist launched by Gibson in 1979; this ES Artist was an early model designed by the Gibson research and development team in Kalamazoo in 1977, the instruments themselves constructed by Gibson artist Chuck Burge. It was planned for launch as a high end semi acoustic with 335-style construction (central maple block) and innovative circuitry - but was pulled at the last minute, being deemed too expensive. Apparently, several examples were produced with varying specifications, though exactly how many actually left the Kalamazoo plant is unclear. Certainly two guitars were sold to LaVonne Music by Gibson in around 1980. Read more about the development of this guitar, with details from Chuck Burge and the story of it's sale to LaVonne music