#1
|
|||
|
|||
Hello and does anyone know what this is?
I've had this guitar for about 15 years and I have no idea what what it is. The scratch plate and pickup I've had put on as it was acoustic when I bought it for £5 at a car boot sale. The compensating tail is Hofner but I put that on too. I think it's German and from the 50s. There isn't any indication of who manufacturered it on it. Thanks for any help.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/cgb9xtapeq...64247.jpg?dl=0 Last edited by EyeSee; 10-11-2015 at 08:23 AM. Reason: Broken link |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Sorry I don't know what it is but it looks great. And for 5 quid too, nice.
|
#3
|
|||
|
|||
The tailpiece looks like its from a Hofner, but the guitar itself looks more East German, possibly by Musima. Could you post some more photos?
|
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Try asking Hammertone on the Jazz guitar forum. He knows all about German archtops.
__________________
Spook Southern Oregon |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
The zero fret could certainly be German. It would help to have a photo of the headstock not taken in front of a computer screen. You can't make out the outline of the top. Also are there any marks or labels visible inside the sound holes?
|
#6
|
|||
|
|||
As you have chosejn to place the light coloured headstock against your monitor it is not possible to view it in detail.
A better image might help.
__________________
Silly Moustache, Just an old Limey acoustic guitarist, Dobrolist, mandolier and singer. I'm here to try to help and advise and I offer one to one lessons/meetings/mentoring via Zoom! |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
Hi, Thanks guys for your responses. Sorry for the delayed relpy, I've been manic at work for the last few days so only just managed to check this thread again. Sorry for the unhelpful photo too - it was one that I had on my phone from a while ago. I'll try and take some more candid photos and get them on over the next couple of days.
The back of the guitar has been off as one of the braces detached and had to be repaired. There is nothing inside the guitar. The headstock is just mother of pearl (or a mock plastic veneer). thanks! |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
|
#9
|
|||
|
|||
It seems to have the same headstock as this Framus:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-FR...YAAOSw0HVWAqme |
#10
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
http://www.framus-vintage.de/modules/site/site.php Try the Missouri - it's darker but looks similar. Last edited by chucksurette; 11-03-2015 at 04:13 PM. |