The President was Hofner’s middle-of-the-range archtop throughout the 50's, 60's, and into the 70's. Introduced in acoustic format around 1953 as the upgraded version of the Model 457 for the UK market, the President is equipped with flamed maple back and sides and a solid carved spruce top, with a single Venetian style cutaway. Triple dot fret markers, neck/F-hole binding, Compensator tail piece and vine leaf mother of pearl inlays to the headstock facia, provided a suitable level of ornamentation for this classy blonde finished guitar.
Turning 65 years old this year this Hofner President is in great condition, with nice low action and a new set of Earthwood 12s on board. The guitar is all original, although it is missing its scratch plate. It has had a neck reset so good to go for another 65 years. With these years of plays comes some minor scars – There is a small mark on the top net to the floating bridge; the binding insert next to the heal has been replaced; and there are vacant holes where a floating pickup was previously fitted, and where the scratch plate bracket was fitted (see last 7 pictures). There is a small crack on the back of the neck, on the treble side – we have repaired this, guarantee this repair for 12 months, and have reflected this in the price. The guitar comes complete with a brand new Hofner fitted hard case (these retail at £132).
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