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Post by ken1953clark on Jan 30, 2023 11:27:39 GMT
I’ve been a very naughty boy of late buying lots of stuff, any now lots of stuff has to go. I’m totally out of space. First up is a 1957 Hofner Congress. It has a serial number which indicates it was imported into the UK by Selmer. I think it’s a ‘57 because ‘56 models were 12-fret to the body and ‘58 models had “Hofner” on the headstock Anyway a standard continental archtop with ‘zero’ fret and a, presumably, after-market (Bill?) Lawrence pickup (though I think upgraded many years ago, the volume knob looks like it came off a 60’s radiogram) The body is in decent condition for its age. The action is about 3mm at 12th fret, could go higher if you are into jazz comping. Slight damage (pick?) to top f-hole Comes with a substantial hard case, presumably old based on clasp style but don’t know if contemporaneous. £450? Will deliver to UK mainland address for £30 click here for photos
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Post by Bob Stockton on Jan 31, 2023 9:41:27 GMT
Oooh Ken! You know I like 1957 guitars for some reason.
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Post by ken1953clark on Jan 31, 2023 16:50:01 GMT
Come and kick the tyres :-)
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Post by tomgiemza on Feb 8, 2023 21:19:24 GMT
Link with the photos don't work anymore. Would You consider shipping it to Poland? I'm currently looking for nice, affordable archtop.
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Post by ken1953clark on Feb 8, 2023 22:42:46 GMT
Photo link reinstated. Sorry will only post to UK mainland
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Post by ken1953clark on Feb 26, 2023 13:31:35 GMT
Price reduced to £400 and on EBay this evening
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