Very lightweight guitar. structuraly it's a good guitar. There is a bit of fret wear on first few frets but not presenting any issues. It still has the original leather strap buttons on. The electronics are all original and work fine.
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This old Lady is in fantastic condition. I have had a new switch fitted, the fretboard has been cleaned and oiled and the strings changed. This sounds absolutely fantastic with an unmistakable sound. There are of course marks, wear and tear as you would expect from a guitar of this age. But this only adds to the character. Serial number 57 Local collection preferred but can be posted, to post this securely and properly insured is £40.
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Höfner Colorama II Reissue – Retro Style, Modern Edge. The pre-sale service includes a 21 point check, including The Absolute multi point pre sales service & set-up is free with every pre-owned guitar.
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Hofner Colorama II model 164V made in the Hofner factory in Germany in 1964/5 and with faux "snakeskin" vinyl body covering with a centre cream piping to the body.
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Hofner Colorama I model 163V with original and rare brown vinyl body covering, and made in the Hofner factory in Germany in the early sixties. It has a single diamond pickup with rectangular control plate with volume control and rhythm/solo on/off switch, treble on/off switch and bass on/off switch. The bridge is a metal Hofner model and the tailpiece is a tremolo Hofner model with a replacement arm. The fretboard contains twenty-two frets, and the headstock contains the six on a side tuners and the Hofner logo. The top and bottom machine head buttons have at some time been replaced. It plays well and is very clean. It comes with its original Hofner hardcase which is very worn and taped up and needs a handle repair or a replacement handle but is complete.
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A rare pre-production prototype Hofner Contemporary Series Colorama in dark blue.
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The vinyl is slightly coming away from the white piping around the edge in a couple of places but this is barely noticible.
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Here is a Hofner 172 from the early 1960’s in decent condition. Believed to have changed pick ups and pickguard but if you know different please let me know….
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