The 4577 is the thin version of the 477 (One of Hofner's model
numbering oddities).
The full bodied 477 is one up on
spec from the 457 with Spruce top and a wider body to give
richer tone and increased volume. The 477 and
the 4577 are
quality models but without much ornamentation and mine is an early 70's guitar with a one
piece Maple, half heel, neck with single dot markers.
I can
only get a jazzy tone with this when I use 12's.
With lighter gauge strings it is pure Rock, Pop, Beat.
The finish is much
warmer than the usual "Blood and Custard".
I have only seen one other in this Sunset colour and it is a
477 of the same era and resides in Herr Benker's collection
in Bubenreuth. |