Vintage guitars for sale: Hofner Congress

For sale: beautiful Hofner Congress acoustic guitar.
This evocative vintage six-string instrument was made around 1961 and has been sympathetically restored to make it perfectly playable, but still retain the patina of old age. See photos for condition
The bridge and tuners are modern replica replacements. The bridge is an original Hofner Compensator bridge but having sustained some damage to two of the prongs, has been adapted and now functions normally. I believe the strap button ... more

1958 Hofner Congress is a German-made, small-bodied (14 5 " -15 " ) archtop imported to the UK by Selmer, featuring a laminated maple body, 25 5" scale, and a chunky neck, serial number 5977
Featuring a sunburst finish, and are known for a "parlour" feel.
1958 Hofner Congress Features & Details:
Serial Numbering found on a label inside the body
Body: Small body size of 19 5" length, 14 5" to 15" lower bout width, and 3" depth
Top / Back: Laminated maple top and back ... more

The Vintage Höfner Congress Guitar #4784 from the late 1950s is a rare and sought-after acoustic guitar.
Made by the renowned brand Höfner, this guitar is part of the vintage series, known for its classic design and high-quality craftsmanship
This guitar comes with a case, although the case has seen better days
There are a couple of knocks to the guitar, see photos
Please study all photos as they form part of the description
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Hofner Congress Brown Sunburst 1964 Hollow Body Acoustic Guitar
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Here for sale we have a very special Hofner Congress Hollow-Body ... more

Vintage Hofner Congress guitar 1959
Used condition so does show some signs of wear and tear but nothing serious considering age
Plays as it should with a lovely sound
Stand not included... more

Original Hofner Congress acoustic guitar from 1956-1957 in excellent condition, also comes with original 1950??s custom hard shell case.

Early Hofner Serial number: 3280.

No fret wear, barely been played.

This guitar is in remarkably good condition for being over 66 years old!

The action is a a little high but it??s still ok for playing basic chords.

A unique time piece for any music lover that definitely deserves more than being stuck ... more

A genuine 1960s acoustic guitar in excellent condition for its age, and still very playable with a nice action and good frets
Many guitarists started their journey with these guitars including the great Hank Marvin. They were decent quality and a lot cheaper than a Gibson, Fender etc. This is a real survivor, plenty of patina but no cracks or major marks
A lovely usable guitar with a lot of history
I don't post guitars under any circumstances so please don't bid unless you're coming ... more

Hofner Congress archtop guitar
Made in Germany in the late 50??s / early 60??s
All original and in amazing condition. Please take into account, it is a very old instrument, so it has a some blemishes and signs of use and age, like lines on the lacquer at the wood joints
A previous owner installed green fretboard side markers, and sanded around them a bit (check the pictures).
All parts are original
The action is a bit high, but the neck is straight. I would recommend ... more

The Vintage Höfner Congress archtop guitar from the 1950s is a classic piece for acoustic jazz and blues musicians looking for a rich, warm sound. With its stunning Brown Sunburst finish, this guitar exudes a timeless charm and style. The archtop design and solid construction make it a versatile instrument that can be used for a wide range of music styles. In very good condition, one string in need of replacement.... more