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Hofner Chancellor User Manual

Hofner Chancellor
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Guitars & Basses
– since 1887 –
Karl Höfner GmbH & Co. KG
Egerlandstr. 38
91083 Baiersdorf-Hagenau
Germany
Tel. +49 (0) 9133-7758-0
Fax +49 (0) 9133-7758-58
hofner@hofner.com
www.hofner.com
Guitars & Basses
– since 1887 –
fner
Electric Guitars
& Basses
Chancellor
Jazzica
President
Verythin
Club Bass
Violin Basses
Höfner specialist dealer:
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Hofner Chancellor Specifications

General IconGeneral
Body TypeHollow Body
Top MaterialSpruce
Number of Strings6
Controls2x Volume, 2x Tone, 3-Way Toggle Switch
BridgeAdjustable Ebony Bridge
TailpieceHofner Trapeze
TunersHofner Vintage
FinishHigh Gloss

Summary

Höfner History

Founder and Early Years

Details Karl Höfner's founding of the company in 1887 and its early reputation for quality craftsmanship.

Post-War Development

Covers the company's growth in acoustic guitars and the emergence of electric guitars in the 1950s.

The Iconic 500/1 Bass

Focuses on the invention of the semi-acoustic bass and its global fame with Paul McCartney's 'Beatle Bass'.

Höfner Electric Guitars

Chancellor

Flagship jazz guitar with 17" body, hand-carved German spruce top, and flamed maple, meeting professional demands.

Jazzica Custom

Innovative hollow-body jazz guitar blending craftsmanship with contemporary features like a contour body design.

President Series

Premium archtops, worthy successors to legendary models, featuring traditional flair and special features.

Thin President

Invigorates the familiar platform with excellence and flexibility, featuring a sustain block for enhanced tone.

Verythin Series

Semi-hollowbody guitars with slender bodies, offering tonal versatility and reduced feedback potential.

Höfner Violin Basses

Vintage '62

Replica of Paul McCartney's 1962 model, featuring authentic historical details like strip machine heads.

Vintage '63

Captures the characteristic deep, warm tone of the popularized Violin Bass from 1963, ideal for stage or studio.

5000/1 Deluxe

Exclusive Violin Bass with premium materials and features, distinct from other models, including mother-of-pearl inlays.

500/2 Club Bass

Recreation of the Club Bass 500/2, combining vintage feel with a single-cutaway profile and classic tone.