Hofner Congress Brown Sunburst 1964 Hollow Body Acoustic Guitar Brown Sunburst - Refurbished

This is a very special Hofner Congress Hollow-Body Archtop guitar in brown sunburst finish. The Hofner Congress was an affordable guitar available in the UK through the Selmer catalogue for 20 years between. This guitar features a set-neck construction comprising a Laminated Maple body, Maple neck and 22 fret Rosewood fingerboard with matching bridge. Appointments include a Chrome ‘staircase’ tailpiece and open-geared tuning machines. The Maple neck plays well, with a profile that could be described as a substantial 'D' shape. The substantial neck profile provides a unique and characterful playing experience that is sure to inspire some fresh musical ideas. The Rosewood fingerboard is pleasant under the fingers, and with a highly practical 7.25" radius allows for smooth jazzy lines in all registers. The acoustic tone of the Hofner Congress provides a more powerful bass response, and is certainly traditional sounding for a hollow-body 'jazz box'. A clear mid range and bright treble response beautifully colours the overall sound of the instrument. This is a wonderfully preserved and highly playable instrument with a unique playing experience and tone.