c1955 HOFNER PRESIDENT ACOUSTIC GUITAR

SERIAL No: 2098

Body Date: 1/3/55

 

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ARMAND DE ROUCK, BELGIUM:

( ARMAND PLAYS IN THE BAND LOOSE IN THE BLUES. )

 

 

 

Following detailed examination, the twin-prong tailpiece seems to be original to the guitar. 

 

Note the "pin-stripe" inlayed down the centre of the body back; typical of very early President/457 examples.

 

Note: The tuners are modern replacements.

 

 

 



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