leftcoastarborist
Tele-Holic
If one were to buy a Luxor if it came up for sale, are export/import regulations for rosewood subject to CITES regulations? I am not sure if those regulations apply to all international shipping.
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leftcoastarborist
Tele-Holic
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all the Hohner enthusiasts out there.
FanofJapan
TDPRI Member
Hi Happy Christmas,
Yes CITES regulation would still have to be filed to buy anything containing rosewood. It might be quite costly to do so.
Yes CITES regulation would still have to be filed to buy anything containing rosewood. It might be quite costly to do so.
LGOberean
Doctor of Teleocity
Happy New Year to all my fellow Hohner owners! May 2019 be a prosperous one for you.
leftcoastarborist
Tele-Holic
Happy New Year to all my fellow Hohner owners! May 2019 be a prosperous one for you.
leftcoastarborist
Tele-Holic
Happy New Year to all Hohner enthusiasts!
Larry, it is great to see you back on this thread that you started. You were the inspiration that started my search for these wonderful guitars. Would like to see everyone back that so freely shared so much information over a long period of time.
An update of my Hohner collection: HG-310, HG-340, HG-730, HG-740,
HG-905, HG-930, and just purchased today HG-940.
It is probably time to stop collecting and spend my time learning to play these things. That being said, I would welcome news of HG-370 and HG-950 for sale.
Lee
Larry, it is great to see you back on this thread that you started. You were the inspiration that started my search for these wonderful guitars. Would like to see everyone back that so freely shared so much information over a long period of time.
An update of my Hohner collection: HG-310, HG-340, HG-730, HG-740,
HG-905, HG-930, and just purchased today HG-940.
It is probably time to stop collecting and spend my time learning to play these things. That being said, I would welcome news of HG-370 and HG-950 for sale.
Lee
LGOberean
Doctor of Teleocity
Thanks, Lee. It has never been my intention to completely abandon this thread. There are several factors as to in why I haven't been more involved of late.
One aspect is a shoulder injury I suffered back in September, two torn tendons in my left shoulder. (BTW, even though I play guitar right-handed, I am a southpaw.) I've been preoccupied with visits to my PCP, getting x-rays and an MRI, seeing an orthopedist, and doing months of physical therapy. (It's been going well, and I'll see the orthopedist again next Wednesday.) And another part of it is pursuing other guitar (and amp) interests.
But a more more important factor to my contributions to our discussion of Hohners is sources of information. Personally owning a specific model of Hohner is one source of information, a very important one. But personally, I have only owned three Hohner guitars over the years.** Apart from those, I have never seen another Hohner.
Another source of information is drawing from other online sources. Also, I have a couple of sources in my library, the "Blue Books" published by the Fjestads: the 11th edition of Fjestad’s Blue Book of Electric Guitars, and the 11th edition of Fjestad’s Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars.
But sometimes none of this is enough to answer the questions that arise here. The plain truth of the matter is Hohner guitar models were manufactured for Hohner (a German based company with dealers/distributors in the US and Europe) in different countries at different times (Japan, Korea, etc.). They don't have the best of information available, and are only marginally helpful when trying to date a specific instrument or track down specs.
All of this tends to make me think that I am of little help to those seeking information on the myriad of models Hohner produced over the decades.
** I bought my Arbor series G-940 in the spring of 1983. I've talked about it throughout this thread, and in numerous other threads on TDPRI. It's the most important one of my "Til death do us part" guitars. One of my children will inherit it. I bought another, more contemporary dreadnought Hohner 5-6 (?) years ago, a DR-550. I gave it to my son right at 3 years ago. That story and pics of the guitar are in this thread (post #562, on page 29). I bought a third Hohner, a classical guitar, several years ago. I bought it on a whim at a resale shop in the area, because it was a Hohner. It was a better instrument than just an entry level student model, but I didn't keep it because I have small hands and certain reaches on a fretboard that's 2.04" wide at the nut is hard for me.
One aspect is a shoulder injury I suffered back in September, two torn tendons in my left shoulder. (BTW, even though I play guitar right-handed, I am a southpaw.) I've been preoccupied with visits to my PCP, getting x-rays and an MRI, seeing an orthopedist, and doing months of physical therapy. (It's been going well, and I'll see the orthopedist again next Wednesday.) And another part of it is pursuing other guitar (and amp) interests.
But a more more important factor to my contributions to our discussion of Hohners is sources of information. Personally owning a specific model of Hohner is one source of information, a very important one. But personally, I have only owned three Hohner guitars over the years.** Apart from those, I have never seen another Hohner.
Another source of information is drawing from other online sources. Also, I have a couple of sources in my library, the "Blue Books" published by the Fjestads: the 11th edition of Fjestad’s Blue Book of Electric Guitars, and the 11th edition of Fjestad’s Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars.
But sometimes none of this is enough to answer the questions that arise here. The plain truth of the matter is Hohner guitar models were manufactured for Hohner (a German based company with dealers/distributors in the US and Europe) in different countries at different times (Japan, Korea, etc.). They don't have the best of information available, and are only marginally helpful when trying to date a specific instrument or track down specs.
All of this tends to make me think that I am of little help to those seeking information on the myriad of models Hohner produced over the decades.
** I bought my Arbor series G-940 in the spring of 1983. I've talked about it throughout this thread, and in numerous other threads on TDPRI. It's the most important one of my "Til death do us part" guitars. One of my children will inherit it. I bought another, more contemporary dreadnought Hohner 5-6 (?) years ago, a DR-550. I gave it to my son right at 3 years ago. That story and pics of the guitar are in this thread (post #562, on page 29). I bought a third Hohner, a classical guitar, several years ago. I bought it on a whim at a resale shop in the area, because it was a Hohner. It was a better instrument than just an entry level student model, but I didn't keep it because I have small hands and certain reaches on a fretboard that's 2.04" wide at the nut is hard for me.
LGOberean
Doctor of Teleocity
here is said guitar:
I’ve never owned a Hohner electric, or even seen one in person. In Fjestad’s Blue Book of Electric Guitars, page 605 list four Hohner les Paul copies (though it doesn't actually call them that): HL59 (1990-96), HL60 (1994-96), HL90 (1992-96), HLP75 (1990-91). From the descriptions, I don't think any of those are the model you have pictured here.
What information do you have that will help us help you? What does it say on the headstock? My old eyes can't read it. On a lot of old Hohner electrics, it says "Hohner Professional" on the headstock, but I can't tell with yours in that pic. I don't see any kind of logo inlay on the headstock, beyond the name. What about the truss rod cover? Does it have anything written on it? In the Fjestad's description of the HLP75, it had a bolt-on neck. Is yours a bolt-on neck as well? If so, is there anything stamped/engraved into the metal neck plate that might help?
You mentioned that you were given this "Hohner Arbour Series Les Paul copy." I know you spell "arbour" with a "u" in Scotland, but is it spelled that way anywhere on the guitar? The ads and literature I've seen on "Arbor" series Hohner guitars utilized the spelling "Arbor."
leftcoastarborist
Tele-Holic
Hi Larry. I think you underestimate the amount of help you have provided other Hohner owners over the years. Not only have you done a lot of research on a brand that is difficult to totally define due to many factors, but you brought many others with a similar brand interest into discussions that broaden the knowledge of everyone that appreciates this great instrument.
You inspired Steve (Fan of Japan) to start a Facebook thread on Hohner that has increased the base of interest.
I hope some , or all, of the people that shared pictures, specs and knowledge with beginners like me will decide to participate again.
I am looking forward to the delivery of the HG-940. Will send pictures when it arrives.
Sounds like the physical therapy is going well. Best to you in that regard.
Thank you again, Lee
You inspired Steve (Fan of Japan) to start a Facebook thread on Hohner that has increased the base of interest.
I hope some , or all, of the people that shared pictures, specs and knowledge with beginners like me will decide to participate again.
I am looking forward to the delivery of the HG-940. Will send pictures when it arrives.
Sounds like the physical therapy is going well. Best to you in that regard.
Thank you again, Lee
Hello.
The headstock says Hohner on the headstock and Arbor Series on trust rod cover.
It has a bolt on neck
LGOberean
Doctor of Teleocity
Hmmm...okay, based on that, your guitar doesn't seem to match the specs of the aforementioned models in Fjestad's Blue Book of Electric Guitars (HL59, HL60, HL90, HLP75), which were LP copies made for Hohner in the 1990s.
So, I started with a Google search for "Hohner Les Paul copy." The way I research things using Google search is to first check out the images. If it looks right, then I click on the image, which leads to the online source of those pics, such as WorthPoint, eBay UK. Most of the images that came up associated with that search were not like yours, but matched the four '90s copies.
However, there were some that looked the part. I started clicking on those, and where the sellers had provided both pics and descriptions. Usually, the descriptions weren't that detailed, but common factors began to give a hint, at least, to the origins of these guitars. The first two I searched were not spot on the same as yours. One said it was not an "arbour model." The other was branded "Rockwood" on the headstock (but in the description was referred to as a "Hohner LX250"). Both claimed to be '80s models.
Here are the sellers' descriptions, and pics, of the models that seemed the best candidates.
This one was a different color, of course, but definitely says "Hohner Arbor Series" on the headstock logo. I can't read what it says on the truss rod cover, but I'm guessing it's "Arbor Series."
Another black one, this from a German site, guitarmaniacs.de. I don't speak German, and the Google translation is kind of rough. As for a definitive description and specs and the origins, about all I gleaned from this source is that it is a Hohner Arbor Series Les Paul copy. But this site had some great pics.
Here's a video by Gilead [YouTube username] playing what he describes as "80s Hohner Arbor series Les Paul copy." He goes on to say that this guitar was his "first electric guitar back in 1989." He further states, "It's been butchered and modded many times over the years but recently put back to standard. I'm playing it through my line 6 spider jam amp."
So, I started with a Google search for "Hohner Les Paul copy." The way I research things using Google search is to first check out the images. If it looks right, then I click on the image, which leads to the online source of those pics, such as WorthPoint, eBay UK. Most of the images that came up associated with that search were not like yours, but matched the four '90s copies.
However, there were some that looked the part. I started clicking on those, and where the sellers had provided both pics and descriptions. Usually, the descriptions weren't that detailed, but common factors began to give a hint, at least, to the origins of these guitars. The first two I searched were not spot on the same as yours. One said it was not an "arbour model." The other was branded "Rockwood" on the headstock (but in the description was referred to as a "Hohner LX250"). Both claimed to be '80s models.
Here are the sellers' descriptions, and pics, of the models that seemed the best candidates.
This one was a different color, of course, but definitely says "Hohner Arbor Series" on the headstock logo. I can't read what it says on the truss rod cover, but I'm guessing it's "Arbor Series."
Another black one, this from a German site, guitarmaniacs.de. I don't speak German, and the Google translation is kind of rough. As for a definitive description and specs and the origins, about all I gleaned from this source is that it is a Hohner Arbor Series Les Paul copy. But this site had some great pics.
Here's a video by Gilead [YouTube username] playing what he describes as "80s Hohner Arbor series Les Paul copy." He goes on to say that this guitar was his "first electric guitar back in 1989." He further states, "It's been butchered and modded many times over the years but recently put back to standard. I'm playing it through my line 6 spider jam amp."
leftcoastarborist
Tele-Holic
Larry, thank you again, along with many other Hohner enthusiasts that fueled my interest in these wonderful guitars.
LGOberean
Doctor of Teleocity
Wow, Lee, those pics really take me back! Of course, I still have my G-940 (notice the missing "H"), but your pics take me back to a time (1983) when it was brand new. Yours looks to be in absolute mint condition! Congrats. 
And I don't mean to imply that mine is all beat up or anything. I have tried my best through the years to take good care of it. But it's most definitely been played. From 1983 until the year 2000, it was my only guitar, and I played it pretty much every single day for those 17 years. It has literally been halfway around the world and back (I lived in Papua New Guinea for 14 months back in 1985-86). So it's got some wear and tear. There are some dings on it, but the worst wear is to the soundhole, as you can see in the pics below. It's photographic evidence of what a ham-fisted, hard-strumming guitar player I am.
And I don't mean to imply that mine is all beat up or anything. I have tried my best through the years to take good care of it. But it's most definitely been played. From 1983 until the year 2000, it was my only guitar, and I played it pretty much every single day for those 17 years. It has literally been halfway around the world and back (I lived in Papua New Guinea for 14 months back in 1985-86). So it's got some wear and tear. There are some dings on it, but the worst wear is to the soundhole, as you can see in the pics below. It's photographic evidence of what a ham-fisted, hard-strumming guitar player I am.
leftcoastarborist
Tele-Holic
Hi again Larry. I am amazed at the sound of this HG-940. It is all I could hope for. There are some marks and dings from use but it is in nice condition. Your G-940 shows the care you have given it over these many years.
I remember your search for a 940 or 950 to put a pick up in, so you may get a kick out of this story. A HG-340 I purchased came with a pick up installed so I needed to try it out of course. But what could I plug it into? Hope you enjoy the attached picture. Lee
I remember your search for a 940 or 950 to put a pick up in, so you may get a kick out of this story. A HG-340 I purchased came with a pick up installed so I needed to try it out of course. But what could I plug it into? Hope you enjoy the attached picture. Lee
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This little thing sounds great for a living room. Don't let the size or price fool you.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/de...att-1x3-inch-combo-amp-with-extension-speaker
leftcoastarborist
Tele-Holic
Hi Ferlin. Looks like a good amp for the money. Thanks for the tip. I will probably never need anything other than the one in the picture. Not sure if you looked closely at that picture but if you do it is a Hohner amp of the same vintage of the guitar. The only reason for me to have an amp at all is that it fits the vintage Hohner theme and the HG-340 came ready to plug in.
Actually, at my age with poor hearing perhaps I should have all my Hohners equipped in a similar manner. Lee
Actually, at my age with poor hearing perhaps I should have all my Hohners equipped in a similar manner. Lee
leftcoastarborist
Tele-Holic
Hi Ferlin. Yes, the amp is a Hohner 210R. It sounds OK to my untrained ear.
I had forgotten that you have had a HG-940 for many years until reading an older post with a picture of it and your HS-40. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to buy the one I got a few days ago. Would still like to find a HG-950 and a HG-370 but realize how slim the chances of that are. Have you had a chance to compare the difference in the rosewood and mahogany?
It would be great to have more of the really active participants from the past become active in this thread again. ( Where are you bridgepinSr, Orvillian, RockinGramps and all the others that contributed and shared so much information. We miss you. )
Lee
I had forgotten that you have had a HG-940 for many years until reading an older post with a picture of it and your HS-40. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to buy the one I got a few days ago. Would still like to find a HG-950 and a HG-370 but realize how slim the chances of that are. Have you had a chance to compare the difference in the rosewood and mahogany?
It would be great to have more of the really active participants from the past become active in this thread again. ( Where are you bridgepinSr, Orvillian, RockinGramps and all the others that contributed and shared so much information. We miss you. )
Lee
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