My first and only acoustic

BGood

BGood

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Had it forever, a 1967 Hofner. Been hanging in the corner of the studio for how long, I dunno.

I just now took a serious look at its condition, and it doesn't look too good for the neck. Fretboard has a HUGE bump/dive at neck heel. Does it need a fretboard level and new frets. If so it'll go back in its corner for another few decades.​

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Does it affect playability?

From just looking at the pictures, I assume it does. But, sometimes pictures can be deceiving.
 
Don's probably right. It would cost a bit to correct that. But, it seems a shame that guitar will never play again.
 
DonP said:
Put that one back on the wall. Enjoy it as art.
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I have enough art on my walls as it is.
I could pull the higher frets out, they never get used on such a guitar anyway. And then if it's not more playable, it might serve as a slide guitar.
 
That's a very cool looking acoustic. It's gotta be rare by now. I'm thinking: "What Would Dan Erlewine Do?"

Maybe you can contact D.E. and get him interested in your guitar enough to use it for a future magazine fix-it article or a StewMac promo video.

smitty_p said:
Don's probably right. It would cost a bit to correct that. But, it seems a shame that guitar will never play again.
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... Yup
 
smitty_p said:
Good. That is a pretty interesting guitar. Hopefully, he can guide you on a way to help that girl sing again.
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DAN
Looks worth saving to me, Jean!

ME
Thank you for the fast response Dan.
Can you tell me what would have to be done on it and a ballpark figure of the cost, if you may.
Then how much is it worth as is and/or repaired ?

DAN
I'd have to internet it; you should too. never saw one like that - someone must want it!

ME
Thanks Dan. I did search and could only find the 12 string version of it.
https://reverb.com/ca/item/1241618-hofner-model-492-acoustic-1967-12-string-very-rare
The 499ii has the same adjustable bridge, but different inlays on fretboard and headstock.
http://www.vintagehofner.co.uk/vintagehofner/flattops/flat.html



Anybody interested ?
 
I don't think Dan Erlewine will tell you any lies, or do you wrong.
He charges high prices for his work, but he is worth his weight in wood. Highly recommended.
I paid him a lot of money to do important work on my old Mossman 1975 Flint Hills dred, and
have never regretted that. That guitar continues to pay for herself. I'm in the black now for sure.

It's your choice whether to pay him to work on your instrument, or not.
If you pay him, he'll make it right. If you don't, then it's wall art.

I don't know which choice is best. That's for you to think over.
Good luck, what ever you decide. You can think about how much it might cost to put this
instrument right, and compare that with what else you could have for the same money.
Good question, eh?
 
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