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Ultra rare Hofner President 66 Thin electro acoustic 1967 - Blonde
Estimated price for orientation: 1 650 $
Category: Acoustic Electric Guitars
Class:
Description Size: 4/4 MPN: Does Not Apply Brand: Hofner Right-/ Left-Handed: Right-Handed Body Type: Hollow Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany No. of Strings: 6 string Model: President 66 Thin EAN: Does not apply
Ultra rare Hofner President 66 Thin electro
acoustic 1967 - Blonde
The original
President 66 Thin is extremely rare. Rarer still, is an original version without splits,
excessive wear and with very good action. This Hofner President 66 Thin is
worth owning. It’s beautiful and sounds fantastic. It appears to have
everything in its original state with the exception of one replaced pot. From my research, they made the President 66 Thin between 1965 and 1967. Just 360 were produced.
It has a
carved spruce top with flamed maple veneer back and sides. The headstock is
absolutely correct for a 1967 model, with all inlays still intact and HOFNER
inlaid at the top with correct splayed top corners to the headstock. The tuners
are original and still work fine. The tuners are brass and single machine
heads.
The
laminated maple neck is lovely and smooth at the back. The bound Rosewood
fingerboard is in excellent shape. The frets are also in good order. Action is
currently set at about 2.5mm but there’s room for adjustment either way. If you
look very closely, you can see a slight split in the lacquer on either side of
the neck where the bottom of the neck has been scarfed into the top. It’s a
split in the lacquer and not a split in the neck.
The body is
correctly bound in white (top and bottom) with fine purfling around the top
binding. The original tortoise shell scratch plate is in good condition. Hofner
decal is in the correct top left bout location. There are some marks in the
lacquer to either side. This has only parked the lacquer and has not affected
the flamed maple.
The original
pickups are fitted. I’ve had the pots off the body and it’s clear that one of
the pots has been replaced. One of the switches is slightly loose too, but it
still works. The plastic pearlised plate under the switches has a little damage
to the surface.
If you’ve
been after one of the very best original Hofner President 66 Thins, then this is your chance. You are very welcome to come and try it.
Just call.
Supplied in a non-original hard
shell. If you would
like a correct vintage Selmer hard shell, then one is currently available by
separate negotiation.
Note: The stand in the images is not
included in the sale
This item is advertised
elsewhere and might be withdrawn from sale here, at any time. If you want it,
please offer. Don’t wait.
Buy With Confidence. All items are very
carefully inspected and described. Inevitably, I get asked a question that I
haven't thought to include in the description. I'm happy to answer all
questions about this guitar. Please ask
questions
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about our latest vintage items first. https://www.facebook.com/greatvintageitems
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Offers:
I will
listen to sensible offers close to the asking price. However, if you
would like the item sent to you, and you are outside the UK, I will need to
know where you are in order to consider your offer properly. Please make it
clear if your offer includes, or excludes delivery. Thanks.
IF YOU
WISH TO HAVE THIS POSTED ABROAD, PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR A SHIPPING PRICE BEFORE
YOU BID. Thanks.
Payment&
Delivery:
I will
accept payment by PayPal, Cash (if you’re in the UK and collecting in person),
or by bank transfer.
Mainland
UK ONLY:
Postage is free using second class mail. If you would like this item sent to
you any other way, just let me know and I will make the arrangements. If it
costs more than my chosen method, you will need to pay the additional cost.
Delivery OUTSIDE
mainland UK: I will charge you whatever it costs me, PLUS the insurance
cost. Please ask for a specific costing on postage.
As
this item is second hand, NO RETURNS, thank you.
Description
| Size: | 4/4 | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| Brand: | Hofner | Right-/ Left-Handed: | Right-Handed |
| Body Type: | Hollow | Country/Region of Manufacture: | Germany |
| No. of Strings: | 6 string | Model: | President 66 Thin |
| EAN: | Does not apply |
Ultra rare Hofner President 66 Thin electro
acoustic 1967 - Blonde
The original
President 66 Thin is extremely rare. Rarer still, is an original version without splits,
excessive wear and with very good action. This Hofner President 66 Thin is
worth owning. It’s beautiful and sounds fantastic. It appears to have
everything in its original state with the exception of one replaced pot. From my research, they made the President 66 Thin between 1965 and 1967. Just 360 were produced.
It has a
carved spruce top with flamed maple veneer back and sides. The headstock is
absolutely correct for a 1967 model, with all inlays still intact and HOFNER
inlaid at the top with correct splayed top corners to the headstock. The tuners
are original and still work fine. The tuners are brass and single machine
heads.
The
laminated maple neck is lovely and smooth at the back. The bound Rosewood
fingerboard is in excellent shape. The frets are also in good order. Action is
currently set at about 2.5mm but there’s room for adjustment either way. If you
look very closely, you can see a slight split in the lacquer on either side of
the neck where the bottom of the neck has been scarfed into the top. It’s a
split in the lacquer and not a split in the neck.
The body is
correctly bound in white (top and bottom) with fine purfling around the top
binding. The original tortoise shell scratch plate is in good condition. Hofner
decal is in the correct top left bout location. There are some marks in the
lacquer to either side. This has only parked the lacquer and has not affected
the flamed maple.
The original
pickups are fitted. I’ve had the pots off the body and it’s clear that one of
the pots has been replaced. One of the switches is slightly loose too, but it
still works. The plastic pearlised plate under the switches has a little damage
to the surface.
If you’ve
been after one of the very best original Hofner President 66 Thins, then this is your chance. You are very welcome to come and try it.
Just call.
Supplied in a non-original hard
shell. If you would
like a correct vintage Selmer hard shell, then one is currently available by
separate negotiation.
Note: The stand in the images is not
included in the sale
This item is advertised
elsewhere and might be withdrawn from sale here, at any time. If you want it,
please offer. Don’t wait.
Buy With Confidence. All items are very
carefully inspected and described. Inevitably, I get asked a question that I
haven't thought to include in the description. I'm happy to answer all
questions about this guitar. Please ask
questions
Like us on Facebook and hear
about our latest vintage items first. https://www.facebook.com/greatvintageitems
Check out my other items on eBay.
Offers:
I will
listen to sensible offers close to the asking price. However, if you
would like the item sent to you, and you are outside the UK, I will need to
know where you are in order to consider your offer properly. Please make it
clear if your offer includes, or excludes delivery. Thanks.
IF YOU
WISH TO HAVE THIS POSTED ABROAD, PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR A SHIPPING PRICE BEFORE
YOU BID. Thanks.
Payment&
Delivery:
I will
accept payment by PayPal, Cash (if you’re in the UK and collecting in person),
or by bank transfer.
Mainland
UK ONLY:
Postage is free using second class mail. If you would like this item sent to
you any other way, just let me know and I will make the arrangements. If it
costs more than my chosen method, you will need to pay the additional cost.
Delivery OUTSIDE
mainland UK: I will charge you whatever it costs me, PLUS the insurance
cost. Please ask for a specific costing on postage.
As
this item is second hand, NO RETURNS, thank you.