The Jewel in the Crown of the Hoyer Guitars from the 1930s to the 1960s.
Herr im Frack interpreted as a Gentleman in Evening Dress:the black represents the Tailcoat evening dress:the red fretboard Band the Cummerbund,waist band.
First bulit in the 1930s for the Big Jazz Bands, to be heard above the rest of the Muscians and was a best seller for many years.
This beautiful,original,example carries the Arnold Hoyer:Herr im Frack logo on the headstock and the original Tuners.
The Neck is straight,the joint solid.The frets are in good order ,as is the blackwood fretboard ,with elegant inlays.The Body is hand carved ,solid wood, as is the back and sides.
The unique,Hoyer designed, Bridge,has roller saddles,for fine tuning,mounted on a metal cradle,with a hardwood,adjustable base.
The Monogrammed tailpiece,a tribute to Arnold Hoyer's design.
Featuring a central round hole that along with F-holes added to the projection.
The acoustic voice is mellow, with good treble and deep Bass tones.
Overall a lovely instrument and a part of Guitar history.
Comes with a Period Semi-hardcase.
Cleaned,Polished,Restrung,ready to play.Will be double boxed for delivery.
Overall length is 107 cm,top bout is 31 cm,lower bout 41 cm,depth is 9 cm.Nut 4.3 cm.
Ask any Questions:Delivery to any,UK,mainland address.Collection /Inspection welcome.
Overseas sale welcome through ebay's Global Shipping Programme.