Hofner 173 c. 1963 red”snake skin” vinyl very rare model

June 7, 2019
Hofner_173_c_1963_red_snake_skin_vinyl_very_rare_model_01_tg Hofner 173 c. 1963 red''snake skin'' vinyl very rare model
Hofner 173 c. 1963 red''snake skin'' vinyl very rare model
Hofner 173 c. 1963 red''snake skin'' vinyl very rare model
Hofner 173 c. 1963 red''snake skin'' vinyl very rare model
Hofner 173 c. 1963 red''snake skin'' vinyl very rare model
Hofner 173 c. 1963 red''snake skin'' vinyl very rare model
Hofner 173 c. 1963 red''snake skin'' vinyl very rare model
Hofner 173 c. 1963 red''snake skin'' vinyl very rare model
Hofner 173 c. 1963 red''snake skin'' vinyl very rare model

Hofner 173 c. 1963 red''snake skin'' vinyl very rare model
This is a very nice and rare Hofner model 173 made in Germany c. Body is covered in the original red snakes skin style red vinyl with a cream division. There are a couple of places where the vinyl has shrunk and could. Possibly be reglued if required but with no damage. The black scratchplate contains the three Hofner pickups – the neck and middle pickups. On/off switch and there are two volume and two tone controls. The bridge is adjustable. With sliders for intonation changing and there is also a mute fitted. Tailpiece is complete but there would have been a plastic tip on the arm which is missing. The maple neck is bolted on and there are double dot fret markers – there are twenty-two. The headstock has the original tuners and ferrules and the”Hofner” logo. Thing it could do with fairly soon is a replacement nut as this one is worn. This is a rare and very nice guitar and is original – it is also a very nice playing. Guitar and comes with its original red leather strap! The item “Hofner 173 c. 1963 red”snake skin” vinyl very rare model” is in sale since Thursday, January 18, 2018. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments\Guitars & Basses\Electric Guitars”. The seller is “priscillasnake” and is located in Gainsborough. Lincs. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Size: Full Size
  • String Configuration: 6 String
  • Model: 173
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
  • Custom Bundle: No
  • Right-/ Left-Handed: Right-Handed
  • Body Colour: red
  • Brand: Hofner
  • Non-Domestic Product: No
  • Body Type: Solid

Hofner 173 c. 1963 red''snake skin'' vinyl very rare model