Hopf archtop - opinions?

[docsteve]

A friend has received this Hopf archtop from her late father. She didn’t think much of it, but to me it seems quite a good guitar. Spruce top suggests that this was one pf the better models. I haven’t played it yet so I don’t know the shape it’s in, but the pics look promising.

Any thoughts?











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[Gitterbug]

Looks great for the age! New roundwounds will reveal the acoustic sound. You are in the best position to judge it.

[Bop Head]

Found a suitable text module: "Congrats, may she inspire your playing for many years to come!" LOL

[jazzshrink]

Found a suitable text module: "Congrats, may she inspire your playing for many years to come!" LOL

That "text module" as you call it, is a sincere expression of good wishes uttered on occasion by one of our esteemed members. Your characterization and the added "LOL" might be viewed as a lack of respect.

[AllanAllen]

I’m interested to hear what you think. There’s one almost exactly like that on my local Facebook marketplace.

[Hammertone]

That looks like a Fasan archtop with a Hopf tailpiece. Same difference - a mid-level 16"+ archtop with a solid spruce top (pressed or carved), laminated back and rims.