Vintage German archtop help w/ ID
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http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/...psd5k5oakq.jpg http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/...pszjrxa3lv.jpg I recently got this guitar at an auction, but have no idea of the maker. It says "made in Germany" on the tailpiece, but could not find any markings on or in it. It has three 4-pointed stars on the headstock. My internet search found similar guitars made by Framus and Huttl, but I could not find an exact one. It seems to have had a pickguard at one time. Any idea of who the mfg is would be much appreciated. |
Looks like an early 60's Hopf.
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Huttl made an archtop that looks very much like yours. Here's a link to an example:
http://ancientpoint.com/inf/120555-a...us_hofner.html |
3-stars on a Framus
http://www.guitarworld.com/node/12508#slide-6
Here's a Framus with the 4-pointed inlaid stars on the headstock. Are the stars just a generic decoration or does it represent Framus? |
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http://www.framus-vintage.de/modules...tID=4628&cl=EN |
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Case
Thanks. Are there any clues from the faux alligator guitar case?
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Getting closer
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Before reading a single word in this thread, my first inclination was Framus - just from looking at the photos. That was based on the shape of the headstock as well as the laminated neck. In the 70's, I had a Framus 12 string (flat top) that had similar neck/headstock features....
Interesting looking guitar at any rate.... Mark |
3rd sound hole
Along with the f holes, there is a round sound hole. Any reason for that?
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Been doing more research. So far I identified two Framus models with the three star headstock inlay, the Framus 5/120 Billy Lorento and the 5/115 Hi Fi Six. http://www.framus-vintage.de/modules...llID=467&cl=EN http://www.framus-vintage.de/modules...tID=4627&cl=EN |
Klira?
Now it looks like a Klira, but with an extra sound hole and no truss rod.
http://www.vintageaudioberlin.de/vab...arre/index.htm |
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http://www.euroguitars.co.uk/viewtop...&t=26&start=80 And a short history of Klira at Wiki that mentions Framus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klira Quote:
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This style of soundholes was shared between several West German makers, including Hopf, Klira, and Soli. The headstock decoration was likewise used by multiple makers (including Framus and Hopf). It may be difficult to ID the guitar exactly - the German system of "homeworkers" resulted in many features such as these being shared between various guitars.
For more information, you might want to look in the West Germany section of the Euroguitars.co.uk Web site, probably the best source of info on similar guitars. You can also peruse the schlaggitarren.de Web site, which is in German, but with many photos. In both places, look especially under Hopf, Klira, and Soli. How does the guitar sound, and play? |
in shop
Thanks for your response. Unfortunately, some dufus glued the bridge on it in a bad position. I'm having someone try to remove it. Wish me luck that he doesn't screw it up. I can't wait to play it!
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