HOFNER BEATLES Violin Guitars | G459VTZ REPAIR (Paul McCartney)

A viewer of the channel recently alerted me to a new old stock, mint condition case for my 1967 Hofner G459VTZ Super Beatle 6-string hollowbody violin guitar that was being sold online. It inspired me to drag it out of storage and do some much needed work on it. We'll tackle some fretwork, shim the neck, restring, and demo it. We'll also talk about the history of these rare and fascinating models.

The 459 model series, included the 459, 459TZ, and 459 VTZ. They were introduced in 1967 and featured some of the earliest active circuitry for electric guitar. The active circuit, which runs off a 9-volt battery, has a Treble Boost and Fuzz built in.

Fuzzy psychedelic rock was all the rage in 1967, and in that respect, the Hofner 459 models should have been a success. But the soaring high price tag and stiff competition from better positioned American brands like Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, and Rickenbacker meant the models didn't sell well and were discontinued after a few short years.
SOURCES:
http://blackguitars.com/burns-tr2.html
https://youtu.be/Bz-HGnVPPdk
https://youtu.be/zSe6ykEkPnE
https://www.vintageguitar.com/3679/gibson-eb-0f/

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