See pic
and at Hofner website
At first I didn't react to the fact it's acoustic in the pictures above, since all the other details looked so alike... But like Spud1950 say pickups and controls must have been added on.
Statistics: Posted by Hagstrom — Wed Feb 17, 2010 2:36 pm
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Edit -HAd some time to do some more digging.Looks like it is a Hofner made guitar. I found some Hofner models with a pearloid/diamond inlay headstock,although I can't find your exact model.They only appear on some late 50s,early 60s models.Also, the sound hole cutouts,referred to as "cat's eyes", don't show up until the 60s,so that might help with the dating.Definitely not 40s. Here's some examples of models with same headstock
Here's the link to a great, very extensive Hofner guitar site that I used.
Statistics: Posted by Spud1950 — Mon Feb 15, 2010 8:00 pm
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The guitar is definately of German origin. The stylized f holes and full band inlays are almost exclusively associated with German builders.
It looks very similar to Hofner's 462/S/E3 which is essentially a 3 pickup electric version of the guitar in your picture. The 462 was built between 1957 and 1960, your guitar was likely a precursor to the 462.
Statistics: Posted by VintAxe — Mon Feb 15, 2010 7:02 pm
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I know it was made pre-'54 but most likely in the 40's.
My best guess is some old Epiphone model, but I know nothing...
any suggestions is appreciated.
Thanks
Statistics: Posted by Hagstrom — Mon Feb 15, 2010 2:09 pm
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