{"product_id":"hofner-5125-05-president-florentine-cutaway-brunette-1960s","title":"Hofner 5125\/05 President Florentine Cutaway Brunette 1960s","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA seriously classy piece of vintage German craftsmanship, this 1960s Höfner 5125\/05 President Florentine Cutaway in Brunette is the kind of guitar that quietly commands attention the moment you open the case. It’s got that unmistakable old-world charm Höfner did so well, elegant, refined, and built with a level of care that’s increasingly hard to come by.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Brunette finish has aged beautifully over the decades, developing a rich, warm patina that only time can create. There’s a depth to the colour that shifts subtly in the light, highlighting the grain of the wood and giving the whole instrument a really organic, lived-in feel without tipping into wear or neglect. This one’s been exceptionally well looked after, and it shows, clean throughout, with only the kind of light, honest signs of age you’d expect from a guitar of this era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Florentine cutaway not only adds a touch of visual flair but makes upper fret access far more comfortable, whether you’re comping jazz chords or exploring melodic lines further up the neck. The neck itself feels great in the hand, nicely settled, easy to navigate, and paired with a smooth-playing fingerboard that invites long sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcoustically, it’s lively and resonant, with that woody, articulate voice these Höfner's are loved for. Plugged in, it delivers a warm, rounded tone that sits beautifully in a mix, perfect for jazz, blues, or anything that benefits from a bit of vintage character. It’s got a sweetness in the mids and a softness on the top end that feels very musical and forgiving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll in all, this is a superb example of a President model done right, clean, expressive, and full of personality. It comes housed in a non-original hard case that does the job well and keeps everything protected on the move.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA proper vintage piece that’s ready to be played and appreciated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs is standard practice with any new arrival in store, this very cool Höfner has been through the trusted hands of our team in our onsite workshop to ensure it is in tip-top shape for its new home and owner!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are an\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e appointment-only store\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and all instruments are handled exclusively by MotoMusic staff. We are always happy to consider quality part-exchange instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast worldwide shipping available \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– please contact us for details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hofner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57033270788471,"sku":"G4696","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/2672\/6709\/files\/G4696_01.jpg?v=1776851300","url":"https:\/\/motomusic.co.uk\/products\/hofner-5125-05-president-florentine-cutaway-brunette-1960s","provider":"MotoMusic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}