My favourite version of
Hofner's long-running President!
Stunning!
From this angle, the
flamed Maple is at its most vibrant.
Very little little wear!
It should read 5125/15.
'05 is the full body
Not bad for a 45 year
old!
In 1965, Hofner
followed Gibson and changed all their archtops to the
Florentine cutaway except for the Committee
(again, as with Gibson and the Super 400).
In my opinion, it
was at this point that Hofner achieved the pinnacle of the
President's long life. The combination of Florentine
cutaway for
easy access, coupled with 511 Staple pickups for response,
and 3 rotary controls ( 1 Master Volume and 2 Tone) and the use of the Micromatic
Bridge made for a very playable guitar.
The Thinline version in this configuration
always reminds me of an ES 225.
This lovely, period
President, is virtually Mint and I think it is fair to describe
it as outstanding. It plays
like new as well!
Price :
£ 975 plus shipment
(Insurance optional). For overseas shipment
please ask.
