Beginning life way back in 1887, Hofner have a long-standing reputation for crafting sublime instruments of a wide variety. Though the Hofner name is most popularly association with a certain Liverpudlian band thanks to their bassist sporting a Hofner 500/1 “Violin Bass”, they are a dab hand when it comes to crafting guitars, violins, cellos, double basses, and bows for all manner of stringed instruments.
The Hofner 500/1 bass is as popular today as back in the ’60s with a wide selection of contemporary artists such as Kevin Parker (Tame Impala) and Christian Wargo (Fleet Foxes) relying on its rich, dulcet tones during studio sessions and live performances.
When it comes to their sublime archtop hollow body and semi-hollow body models, the list of notable fans reads as a veritable who’s who of the guitar world with luminaries such as Hank Marvin, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Ritchie Blackmore, Mark Knopfler, Jimmy Page, and so many more. For many a Hofner was their first step into the world of guitar and when you are accountable for launching the careers of so many legendary players, then you must be doing something right.
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