- Brand: Hofner
- Model: 462
- Serial No: See ‘Notes’ below
- Finish: Lacquer
- Original Finish: Yes
- Original Parts: Yes
- Made In Year: 1960
- Body: 16″ wide carved Spruce top/Maple back & sides
- Finish Material: Nitrocellulose
- Neck/Fret board: Rosewood
- Radius: 7.25″
- Weight: 5lbs 3oz / 2.35kg
- Scale Length: 25.5″”/ 65cm
- Nut Width: 1-10/16″ / 42mm
- Neck Profile: Deep C
- Case: 60s Stamford two-tone hard
- Issues/Repairs: Nil, electronics serviced
- Condition: Excellent
- Notes: No serial number, but with luthier’s mirror we see ‘VS’ and ‘4/60’ pencilled inside under the top, we believe this indicates initials of luthier who carved the top and date April 1960.
Sold
Sold – Hofner 462 1960
$2,750.00
A rare and up-market Hofner model with elegant art deco lines, this 462 is both eye-catching and enjoyable to play. The classic 16″ wide body single cut away carved spruce top has distinctive bound cateseye f-holes and two original Hofner H518 ‘Toaster’ pickups as used by the company in the period 1960-61. The compensated tailpiece, carved pearloid pickguard and indeed all hardware items are original and in excellent condition. A sophisticated blonde Hofner at home with jazz or rockabilly, with good neck set and low action. Electronics are serviced and fully functional. Comes with 1960s Stamford two-tone hard case as shown.
