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Höfner Colorama II Cherry Red 1962

HÖFNER COLORAMA II 1962

We are happy to offer for sale this vintage Höfner Colorama II. Details as follows:

  • Year of manufacture: 1962
  • Country of origin: Germany
  • Serial Number: 1324 (Selmer-distributed model)
     
  • Body: Solid body construction covered in red vinyl
     
  • Neck: Set three-piece mahogany neck
     
  • Headstock: Angled headstock with six-on-a-side tuners
     
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood with dot inlays
     
  • Pickups: Two Höfner "Diamond" logo single-coil pickups (Type 510)
     
  • Knobs: Rectangular control plate with two volume controls (one for each pickup)
     
  • Controls: Treble on/off switch, bass on/off switch, rhythm/Solo on/off switch
     
  • Output: Scratchplate mounted jack point
     
  • Bridge: adjustable metal Höfner bridge
     
  • Tailpiece: Trapeze-style tailpiece
     
  • Hardware: Nickel finish hardware
     
  • Condition: 7/10
     
  • Case: Gig bag included
Comments:
 
This 1962 Höfner Colorama II is a vintage German-made electric guitar known for having been a budget-friendly alternative to American guitars during the British beat boom era. The Colorama series (known in Europe as models 161/162/163/164 depending on configuration) was the brand's best-selling solid body line in the 1950s and 60s, imported into the UK primarily by Selmer. The most notable feature of this specific model is its finish: the body was covered in a red vinyl material, a method that saved time as the guitar didn't need to wait for paint to dry. The classic Höfner control consul was dropped that year in favour of a rectangular control plate with switches and rotary knobs. The pickups on that model were exclusively the "diamond logo" type, named for the diamond shape stamped on the cover.
 
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$1,501.99
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HÖFNER COLORAMA II 1962

We are happy to offer for sale this vintage Höfner Colorama II. Details as follows:

  • Year of manufacture: 1962
  • Country of origin: Germany
  • Serial Number: 1324 (Selmer-distributed model)
     
  • Body: Solid body construction covered in red vinyl
     
  • Neck: Set three-piece mahogany neck
     
  • Headstock: Angled headstock with six-on-a-side tuners
     
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood with dot inlays
     
  • Pickups: Two Höfner "Diamond" logo single-coil pickups (Type 510)
     
  • Knobs: Rectangular control plate with two volume controls (one for each pickup)
     
  • Controls: Treble on/off switch, bass on/off switch, rhythm/Solo on/off switch
     
  • Output: Scratchplate mounted jack point
     
  • Bridge: adjustable metal Höfner bridge
     
  • Tailpiece: Trapeze-style tailpiece
     
  • Hardware: Nickel finish hardware
     
  • Condition: 7/10
     
  • Case: Gig bag included
Comments:
 
This 1962 Höfner Colorama II is a vintage German-made electric guitar known for having been a budget-friendly alternative to American guitars during the British beat boom era. The Colorama series (known in Europe as models 161/162/163/164 depending on configuration) was the brand's best-selling solid body line in the 1950s and 60s, imported into the UK primarily by Selmer. The most notable feature of this specific model is its finish: the body was covered in a red vinyl material, a method that saved time as the guitar didn't need to wait for paint to dry. The classic Höfner control consul was dropped that year in favour of a rectangular control plate with switches and rotary knobs. The pickups on that model were exclusively the "diamond logo" type, named for the diamond shape stamped on the cover.
 
ALL EU PURCHASES ARE DELIVERED WITH TAXES AND DUTIES PAID
All purchases include EU taxes/duties paid, i.e., nothing further is due on receipt of goods to any EU state.
 
WHY BUY FROM US
We are one of the world's leading specialists in used and vintage gear with over 30 years of experience. Prior to shipping, each item will be fully serviced and professionally packed.
 
SELL - TRADE - CONSIGN
If you are looking to sell, trade or consign any of your classic gear, please contact us by message.
 
WORLDWIDE COLLECTION - DELIVERY
We offer personal delivery and collection services worldwide with offices/locations in London, Amsterdam, and Chicago.
 
VALUATION SERVICE
If you require a valuation of any of your classic gear, please forward a brief description and pictures and we will come back to you ASAP.
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