Hofner Club 60 from 1959, USED

The Hofner Club 60 from 1959 is a rare and historic guitar, cherished for its vintage charm and warm, woody tones that encapsulate the early rock and jazz sounds of the late '50s. The Club 60 is part of Hofner’s famous Club series, inspired by the look of Gibson’s Les Paul while retaining Hofner’s own unique flair. Designed as a smaller-bodied, semi-hollow guitar, the Club 60 became a popular choice for players seeking a compact instrument that could deliver rich, resonant tones ideal for both rhythm and lead playing. 

The 1959 model is distinctive with its figured maple back and sides, matched with a spruce top that gives it a naturally bright yet mellow tone. The guitar is fitted with Hofner’s "Toaster" pickups, which are low-output, single-coil pickups that produce a sweet, vintage warmth with a clear midrange and a smooth top end—perfect for jazz, early rock, and rockabilly styles. Paired with the guitar's semi-hollow body, these pickups help create a sound that is resonant and round, ideal for capturing the tones of the era.

The neck of the Club 60 is made from maple with mahogany stripes and features a rosewood fingerboard with block diamond inlays. Its slim profile and shorter scale length (24.4 inches) make it exceptionally comfortable to play, especially for intricate chord work and fast lead lines. The guitar’s smaller body size is also highly manageable, making it comfortable to play while delivering the tonal depth often associated with larger-bodied guitars.

Aesthetically, the Club 60 is finished in a natural, and the instrument’s appointments, such as its distinctive headstock shape and celluloid pickguard, showcase Hofner’s mid-century craftsmanship. The 1959 Hofner Club 60 remains a beloved instrument among vintage guitar enthusiasts, not only for its distinctive sound and elegant appearance but also as an iconic piece of rock history, famously favored by many British guitarists in the early 1960s.