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Here for sale we have a very special Hofner Congress Hollow-Body Archtop guitar in brown sunburst finish. Made in Germany, our research and the specification of this guitar indicate that it was made around 1964. The Hofner Congress was an affordable guitar available in the UK through the Selmer catalogue for 20 years between.
This guitar features a set-neck construction comprising a Laminated Maple body, Maple neck and 22 fret Rosewood fingerboard with matching bridge. Appointments include a Chrome ‘staircase’ tailpiece and open-geared tuning machines.
The Maple neck plays well, with a profile that could be described as a substantial 'D' shape. The substantial neck profile provides a unique and characterful playing experience that is sure to inspire some fresh musical ideas. The Rosewood fingerboard is pleasant under the fingers, and with a highly practical 7.25" radius allows for smooth jazzy lines in all registers.
The acoustic tone of the Hofner Congress provides a more powerful bass response, and is certainly traditional sounding for a hollow-body 'jazz box'. A clear mid range and bright treble response beautifully colours the overall sound of the instrument. This is a wonderfully preserved and highly playable instrument with a unique playing experience and tone.
Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.
Hofner Congress Brown Sunburst 1964 Hollow Body Acoustic Guitar
Brand- Hofner
Model- Congress
Finish- Brown Sunburst
Year- 1964
Made In- Germany
Body- Laminated Maple
Neck- Maple
Fingerboard- Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius- 7.25"
Frets- 22
Scale Length- 25.5"
Nut Width- 1.695”
Our ID: 1170326192307
Weight: 3.95lbs
Serial: 14084
Aesthetic Condition:
Headstock: Overall very good condition, the front face demonstrates very consistent light scratching, visible only under direct lighting at certain angles. The edges of the headstock demonstrate wear through the finish, revealing the wood beneath particularly to the top edge.
Neck: Overall very good condition, light scratching can be identified to the fingerboard throughout the register, apparent only under close inspection. The rear of the neck demonstrates light to moderate indentation throughout the register, somewhat discernible beneath the thumb. Moderate indentation is apparent throughout the register on the fingerboard edges.
Body: Overall very good condition, the bottom edge demonstrates consistent chipping of the finish, revealing the wood beneath. All aspects of the body demonstrate light scratching and indentation,visible under direct lighting at certain angles, as to be expected with an instrument of this age. A hairline crack to the binding is apparent on the treble side shoulder.
Condition of Frets:
The frets demonstrate moderate signs of use, not affecting playability. There is moderate material remaining for future fret work.
Current Set Up:
Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod adjustment tool not included.
Hardware: Fully functional with notable signs of wear. The pickguard has developed an unpleasant odour and has been separated from the guitar and wrapped to prevent it spreading.
Structural: No concerns or issues to note.
Height of the string from the 12th Fret-2mm - Bass 2.5mm
Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.
Strings on Guitar - 11-52
Electrics: N/A
Case & Accessories
Aftermarket hard case
The case demonstrates moderate signs of use, with tearing to the exterior tolex.