The 1961 H\u00f6fner 191 double neck guitar is a super rare and really fascinating instrument, part of H\u00f6fner\u2019s illustrious line of multi-neck guitars. The 191 was designed for players who needed access to both standard and bass guitar necks in one instrument, making it a distinctive piece in the world of vintage guitars.<\/p>\n
The model evolved over time, with early versions featuring subtle changes to hardware and electronics. H\u00f6fner, known for their craftsmanship, ensured that the 191 double necks were high-quality instruments, attracting players who valued both form and function.<\/p>\n
While the H\u00f6fner 191 was not as widely played as some other models, it garnered a niche following, including artists who appreciated its versatility for studio work and live performances.<\/p>\n
This 1961 example has lovely natural wear. It is all original, except from some marks around the bridge on the guitar side, commonly referred to as “snakebite” marks, suggests a tremolo unit may have been installed at some point. The original case is included, though it\u2019s in rough condition, but still fully functional.<\/p>\n
SPECIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n Year of Manufacture: 1961 The 1961 H\u00f6fner 191 double neck guitar is a super rare and really fascinating instrument, part of H\u00f6fner\u2019s illustrious line of multi-neck guitars. The 191 was designed for players who needed access to both standard and bass guitar necks in one instrument, making it a distinctive piece in the world of vintage guitars. The model […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":45684,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[203,206,217],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-45683","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-bas","product_cat-vintage","product_cat-elektrisk","brand-hofner","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
\nBody Wood: Typically laminated maple with a spruce top
\nNeck Wood: Maple necks for both guitar and bass sides
\nScale Length: 24.75\u201d for guitar neck, 30\u201d for bass neck
\nFingerboard: Rosewood with dot inlays
\nPickups: Two single-coil pickups for each neck
\nHardware: Nickel tuners, bridge, and tailpiece
\nFinish: Vintage sunburst or natural finish
\nWeight: Approximately 9-10 lbs
\nAdditional Features: Individual volume and tone controls for each neck, 3-way selector switch<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"