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2000 Hofner Jazzica

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Serial#: 002194

Body size at lower bout: 15 3/4" Scale length: 25 1/2" Nut: 1 11/16" Body Depth: 2 1/4"- 4 1/2"

Materials: Solid bookmatched carved European spruce top; arched tiger flame maple back and sides; solid one-piece maple neck; solid rosewood fingerboard; abalone bound top.

Hardware: All gold hardware includes contoured trapeze tailpiece and Schaller 16X1 tuners; compensated adjustable ebony bridge; Shadow Attila Zoller floating humbucking pickup with volume and tone controls.

Notes: Founded in 1887, the Hofner Company became Germany's largest maker of fretted and bowed instruments. Now based in Hagenau, Bavaria, Hofner's strong violin background gave it an edge in producing archtop guitars, which they've built for over half a century, including signature creations like the Attilla Zoller Model.

Introduced in this model year, the Hofner Jazzica blends traditional craft and topflight materials with highly innovative design. Like the viols, the top and braces are carved from solid Alpine spruce, and the back and sides are highly figured maple. The distinctive contoured body tapers over two inches from endblock to heel, creating a resonant acoustic soundbox that is notably comfortable under the arm.

This rare first-year example has unique premium features unseen on later models, including ornate abalone binding, the contoured gold tailpiece, and an original floating Attila Zoller humbucking pickup. The X-braced soundboard, tapered headstock and pickguard-free design are also distinctive features of this debut version of the guitar. At just 5lb 1oz, the guitar is phenomenally lightweight, comfortable and resonant, with a lively, clear acoustic voice, and smooth low action over a fast and elegantly comfortable shallow D profile neck.

With its exceptionally figured tiger flame body and original amber blonde finish, the instrument has been maintained in gleaming condition, and appears virtually unplayed. Unavailable since 2010, the Hofner Jazzica is now a collectible classic, offering Old World craftsmanship, bold design, and top flight materials at an unbeatable price. One only, and a true best buy in a carved top jazz box. Call now.

Setup: This instrument is strung with medium gauge nickel flatwound strings (.012-.052). The guitar will accommodate lighter or heavier gauge strings, according to preference. String action is set at 5/64" to 6/64" at the 12th fret, with moderate relief for acoustic playing with medium strings. The action may be lowered or raised to your requirements with the adjustable bridge.

Case: Original deluxe arched blonde tweed hardshell case.

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