Höfner HCT-J17-E2 Black 2011 Hollow Body Electric Guitar

This is a Höfner HCT-J17-E2 Hollow Body Electric Guitar in Black finish. Made in China in 2011, this guitar consists of a Maple body with an Arched Spruce top, a Maple neck, and a 22-fret Rosewood fingerboard. Other appointments include Chrome hardware, Chrome enclosed tuners, a Tune-o-Matic bridge, and a Hofner ‘Lyre’ style tailpiece. The pickups installed are a set of Hofner humbuckers, which are wired to two volume controls, two tone controls, and a three-way pickup selector.

The Maple neck plays very well, with the profile filling the hand nicely for a substantial but not cumbersome playing experience across the register. The profile could perhaps be described as an ‘even ‘C” shape, which feels nicely comfortable and manageable in the hand for easy navigation of the 25.5” scale and easy reach in all fingerboard positions. The Rosewood is pleasant under the fingers and provides a smooth & durable playing surface right up to the 20th fret, which is easier to access thanks to the generous cutaway.

The acoustic tone of the Hofner Jazzica is warm and gentle, delivering an understated yet detailed low end, clear mid range and bright but not brittle treble response that beautifully colours the overall sound of the instrument. The two Hofner Humbucking Pickups sound meaty and thick without having too high of an output. When amplified, the guitar sounds very clear and articulate, and the pickups certainly translate this attribute well while also providing plenty of power. The HCT-J17-E2 is resonant, especially for a guitar of its impressive thickness and it sustains very well, feeling responsive yet controlled when plugged in.

Luthier Report

Our ID: 1040826228960

Weight: 7.8lbs

Serial: MO51OB291

Aesthetic Condition:

Headstock: Overall very good condition. The front face demonstrates light scratching and small, raised finish imperfections, only visible under direct light at certain angles. Most notably above the G string winding post.

Neck: Overall very good condition. The rear of the neck and fingerboard demonstrate light scratching throughout, only visible under direct light at certain angles. None of these markings can be felt beneath the string or by the hand in playing position. Light delamination is apparent on close inspection, between the binding and fingerboard.

Body: Overall very good condition. All aspects of the body demonstrate light to mild scratching, only visible under direct light at certain angles. Most notably a small scratch at the tip cutaway side face. The binding demonstrates light scuffing and discoloration, most notable at the rear face shoulder and lower bout.

Condition of Frets:

The frets demonstrate light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform.

Current Set Up:

Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (4mm hex) not included.

Hardware: Fully functional and very good condition. Light scratching and tarnishing is apparent to the pickup covers, tailpiece and pickguard bracket. Light concentrated scratching is apparent to the pickguard. The tuners demonstrate light scuffing and chipping to the edges.

Structural: No concerns or issues to note.

Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.5mm - Bass 2mm

Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.

Strings on Guitar - 10-46

Electrics: Fully functional.

Case & Accessories

Hofner Hard Case

Fully functional and very good condition. All aspects of the case demonstrate mild signs of previous use. A small area of tearing is apparent to the inner lining. All clasps, compartments and handles are functional.