c1962 HOFNER 172 SOLID GUITAR

PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY HUGO FATTORUSO OF THE FAMOUS URUGUAY BAND, "LOS SHAKERS", DURING THE 1960's.

 

  COURTESY OF RODRIGO ORDÁS, ARGENTINA:

The guitar was inherited by Rodrigo from his uncle Jorge Ordás who played in a band called "Bugs". Jorge had purchased the guitar direct from Hugo Fattoriso.

 

              

 

 

Hugo playing this particular Hofner 172 on the Los Shakers album sleeve. Pelin is also playing a Hofner - a Model 185 Solid Bass.

Video of this guitar being used by Los Shakers is available on U-Tube:

https://youtu.be/IJbso_FZjKg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwvDluFn5_w





The guitar being played by its present owner, Rodrigo.







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