2007 Hoffman Guitars Jumbo 12 String - Jumbo Acoustic Guitar
Charlie Hoffman, while known and loved in the guitar community, may be one of the most underrated builders today. His instrument are of extremely high quality and offer tone that rivals those considered the very best. This stunning Maple/Bearclaw 12 string is a perfect example. Charlie likes a shallower body to maintain clarity, yet he still gets power in every instrument. This is also one of the easiest playing 12 string guitars you'll ever set finger to. So it's gorgeous, it's rich sounding and it can be yours.
Audio played by Al Petteway
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Leo Kottke, Tim Sparks, Dakota Dave Hull, Ann Reed, Jerry Rau, Charlie Maguire
Charlie Hoffman, while known and loved in the guitar community, may be one of the most underrated builders today. His instrument are of extremely high quality and offer tone that rivals those considered the very best. This stunning Maple/Bearclaw 12 string is a perfect example. Charlie likes a shallower body to maintain clarity, yet he still gets power in every instrument. This is also one of the easiest playing 12 string guitars you'll ever set finger to. So it's gorgeous, it's rich sounding and it can be yours.
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Flamed Maple
- Top Wood: Bearclaw Sitka Spruce
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Bridge: Ebony
- Rosette: Koa Abalone
- Binding: Brazilian Rosewood
- Fingerboard Bindings: None
- Headplate: Ebony
- Headstock Bindings: Brazilian Rosewood
- Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo
- Top Trim: Koa Perflings
- Back Strip: Koa
- Fret Markers: None
- Tuners: Gotoh 510 Mini
- Tuner Finish: Gold With Faux Ebony Buttons
- Measurements
- Body Size: Jumbo
- Scale: 24.75 in. (630 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 15/16 in. (49.2 mm)
- String Spacing: 2 1/4 in. (57.2 mm)
- Body Length: 19 7/8 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 1/2 in.
- Lower Bout: 16 1/8 in.
- Serial #: 515
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 in.
- Frets to body: 14
- Extras
- Cutaway: Florentine
- Pickguard: None
- Case: Cedar Creek
- Pickup: None
- Condition: Very Good, extensive finish checking from prior winter shipment, cosmetic only. Light play wear near soundhole.
Player Reviews:
"What a great 12 string design. It's super clear and full and extremely easy to play. The pictures are proof enough of it's beauty. It does have finish checking to add character but it does not detract from this one in my mind." - Paul Heumiller
