Hohner · 1970–75

Hohner — MIJ

Sold · $425Goodfound a home
Good — Works properly and shows honest wear from playing.
What isn't perfect: Neck worn in top position; Small dings on body. All 3 below
Found a home — left up for the record.
  • Made in Japan
  • Vintage

Why we bought it

Vintage Made-in-Japan Hohner from the 1970-1975 lawsuit era. Solid build quality, great tone, and that classic MIJ feel these early Hohner are known for. A true player's guitar it shows normal wear, buckle rash, dings, and a gold painted eagle on the back honest use, but nothing that affects playability or structural integrity. Hardware is original and fully functional, with vintage patina, new switch has been added. Neck is stable, frets are good, and it plays well as is. A cool piece of vintage MIJ history that's getting harder to find in clean working condition

— signed off at the bench by Sanford
4 photos of this exact unit, above
01Neck relief and action set, intonated at the 12th
02Frets cleaned and polished
03Electronics read on the meter, no dropouts in any position
04Fresh strings
05Tuners checked

Standard checks, done on every piece: Identity and included parts checked against this exact item; Condition and functional checks completed; any limitations disclosed; Shop photos and disclosed flaws checked against the item.

Every piece gets this treatment before it goes up. If something needed work we couldn't do properly, we don't list it.

Bench notes

01Neck relief and action set, intonated at the 12th
02Frets cleaned and polished
03Electronics read on the meter, no dropouts in any position
04Fresh strings
05Tuners checked

Standard checks, done on every piece: Identity and included parts checked against this exact item; Condition and functional checks completed; any limitations disclosed; Shop photos and disclosed flaws checked against the item.

Every piece gets this treatment before it goes up. If something needed work we couldn't do properly, we don't list it.

What isn't perfect

Used gear has a history. Here's everything we'd point out if you were standing at the counter with it.

Neck worn in top position.
Small dings on body
New switch

Specifications

MakerHohner
ModelMIJ
Year1970–75
Made inJapan
ConditionGood
HandednessRight-handed
Body shapeSingle cut (LP)
PickupsHH
BridgeFixed (hardtail)
Strings6
FinishSolid Black
Colour familyBlack
FretboardEbony
SizeFull size
CaseNo case
OriginalitySome non-original parts
SerialOn request