Up for sale is my Hoyer Explorer electric guitar. From my research, I would date this in either the late 70s or early 80s. Made in Germany. These are quite rare (serial number 28) and extremely well made.
This particular model is set neck, 5 piece neck-through, flame top, back of headstock has slight flame, brass hardware, brass nut, brass inlays, hockey stick style headstock. Really a wicked combination of choices.
The guitar suffered a near break at the neck while in the hands of a previous owner (see photos). There is a crack but it did not go through all the way. The crack is smooth to the touch. I recently had the guitar set up (see receipt), and my tech smoothed the crack out. Other than that, the guitar has a few small blemishes, with one small indentation on the back of the neck which can barely be felt, and a finish crack on one side of the neck pocket (not through to the wood). Please see the photos.
These issues do not affect the playability or enjoyment of this special guitar. If the guitar was in excellent cosmetic condition, I would be asking $2,000 given the rarity and desirability.
The guitar was recently set up by my tech. That included checking the nut, polishing/leveling the frets, checking the electronics, and smoothing out the neck cracks. I have included a photo of my receipt dated today, June 20th. Included with the sale is the original case.
This particular model is set neck, 5 piece neck-through, flame top, back of headstock has slight flame, brass hardware, brass nut, brass inlays, hockey stick style headstock. Really a wicked combination of choices.
The guitar suffered a near break at the neck while in the hands of a previous owner (see photos). There is a crack but it did not go through all the way. The crack is smooth to the touch. I recently had the guitar set up (see receipt), and my tech smoothed the crack out. Other than that, the guitar has a few small blemishes, with one small indentation on the back of the neck which can barely be felt, and a finish crack on one side of the neck pocket (not through to the wood). Please see the photos.
These issues do not affect the playability or enjoyment of this special guitar. If the guitar was in excellent cosmetic condition, I would be asking $2,000 given the rarity and desirability.
The guitar was recently set up by my tech. That included checking the nut, polishing/leveling the frets, checking the electronics, and smoothing out the neck cracks. I have included a photo of my receipt dated today, June 20th. Included with the sale is the original case.
Guitars distributed through the UK dealer The Selmer Company 1957 to 1971 - Selmer Serial. Hofner serial numbers 1975 to 1986 - Serial Numbers 75-86. I can't wait to play it again and intend to enjoy it as much as I can. You can't go wrong with a Martin and you can't go wrong with Custom Guitars Friend. Martin Standard Series D12-28 12-String Dreadnought Guitar.It's a big guitar which can make a 'lot' of noise so even without amplification it holds its own in the band.
This item is sold As-Described
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Product Specs
- Condition:
- Good (Used)
- Brand
- Hoyer
- Model
- Explorer
- Made In
- Germany