For those seeking something special, out of the ordinary, different, beautiful then Hofner's Gold Label guitars and basses are for you. Gold Label instruments are either individual pieces or very small runs, usually of no more than six pieces. They are utilize special woods or paint finishes that really set them apart. They are exceptional instruments, all hand made in the workshops at Hagenau, Germany, by Hofner's master craftsmen. Some might say they are works of art. Brand new but being sold at a deep discount due to some finish checking from the cold weather. The warranty covers everything except for the paint.