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The Walrus Was Paul
February 7, 2021
The Hofner 500/1 violin bass has been McCartney’s career-long sidekick. Let’s spotlight a 1967 model.
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Jack Broadbent: More Than Whiskey-Flask Flash
June 25, 2020
The British busker extraordinaire isn’t opening for the likes of Skynyrd, Frampton, and Ron Wood just because he rips fiery solos with a booze decanter.
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Rig Rundown: Buddy Miller
July 3, 2019
Humor, great stories, and killer tones (courtesy of rare guitars and boutique amps) abound in this studio sit-down with one of contemporary Nashville’s most respected artists.
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Vintage Vault: 1960/’61 Hofner Committee
April 25, 2018
A rare-bird version of the German builder’s top-of-the-line acoustic archtop.
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The Kills: The Beautiful Chaos of Jamie Hince and Alison Mosshart
June 28, 2016
The punch-packing duo digs into the wide-ranging influences, weird alchemy, and haunted guitars on their fifth album together, Ash & Ice.
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Transistor-Saurus Rex: Vintage Guitars with Onboard Amps
May 23, 2016
Flash back to an era when 6-string beasts with names like Teisco, Silvertone, Hofner, Wandre, Cipher, and Maier (quietly) roared.
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Tools for the Task: Travel Guitars
April 29, 2016
Ten alternatives to road-tripping with your full-size axe.
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Rig Rundown: The Kills' Jamie Hince and Alison Mosshart
April 13, 2016
This dynamic art-rock duo uses a classy combo of vintage Hofners, Gretsches, Selmers, and a few secret weapons to create a mesmerizing original sound.
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Hofner Releases the 60th Anniversary 500/1 Violin Bass
March 8, 2016
A strictly limited edition of 60 instruments to celebrate 60 years of the 500/1 Violin Bass.
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Musikmesse '14 - Hofner President, Verythin Black and Gold, and Federal Demos
March 31, 2014
The makers of the Beatle bass release two new flashy guitars and a semi-hollowbody bass.
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Summer NAMM '13 - Laney Ironheart IRT-Studio and Hofner Jubilee Violin Bass Limited Edition
August 13, 2013
Check out Laney and Hofner's booth from Summer NAMM '13!
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Höfner Launches Gold Label Guitars and Basses
January 15, 2013
Hagenau, Germany (January 15, 2012) – Launching today is the new Höfner Gold Label line of guitars and basses. Hofner Gold label Guitars are single instruments or very small
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Höfner Introduces the Limited Edition Black Violin Bass
October 10, 2012
Limited to 12 pieces this bass will appeal to bass players looking for a traditional instrument with a new contemporary styling.
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Höfner Announces the New President Limited Edition Guitar
July 3, 2012
This limited edition model of just 15 pieces worldwide is hand crafted in the Hagenau workshops Germany using the finest woods.
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Höfner Adds the Club Bass Model to Their Ignition Series
April 23, 2012
With a fully hollow body combined with a pair of Höfner 70s style “Staple” pickups players can easily capture that Hofner sound.
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120th Anniversary - Höfner
June 6, 2007
A lot of players know Höfner for their distinctive basses, but what’s one thing our readers should know about your instruments?
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