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HW40F
Folk
The Hohner Essential Series offers the right instrument
for a broad spectrum of musical genres with its pleasing
and attractive looks, its good sound characteristics and an
excellent price/performance ratio. These guitars impress with
their simplicity and the elegance of their carefully chosen
design. All Essential Series guitar models are provided with
a top from solid sitka spruce with a classy satin finish, a
mahogany back and sides and a nato neck with rosewood
fingerboard. The combination of spruce and mahogany
results in rich, bright and “woody” tones and is well suited for
accompanying vocalists.!
HW40P (Essential Parlor): This model comes with a body
shape originally designed in the late 1800s. At 40”, the
instrument is a bit shorter than a dreadnought. The body is
similar, yet smaller than a grand auditorium and provides for a
more even frequency response. The Parlor Guitar is physically
smaller, but the sound is not! It is particularly well suited for
rooms and environments that should not be overwhelmed
with bass. These instruments are predominantly played by
guitarists in different blues and folk styles who need a guitar
that cuts through on all the strings. The neck width is slightly
wider than the dreadnought and is therefore a first choice for
fingerstyle players. The smaller body size is very comfortable
for smaller players. Grover tuners and factory strings by
D’Addario.
HW40F (Essential Folk): Like the Essential Parlor, the Folk
size model is 40” tall, with a body shape similar, but smaller
than a regular dreadnought. This medium sized guitar body,
which is sometimes referred to as “Orchestra” shape, provides a less boomy bass and brings out the mid range tones,
which is why fingerstyle guitarists typically prefer this body
shape. Grover tuners and factory strings by D’Addario.
Beautiful Simplicity Simply Beautiful
Hohner Essential Series
Essential Series
HW40P
Parlor
Dreadnought
EL-SD
EL-SMJ-CE (Essential Mini-Jumbo Acoustic/Electric
Cutaway): The Essential Mini Jumbo was designed
with the stage artist in mind. A shallower, smaller body
reduces guitar feedback when playing through a PA,
while the cutaway gives free access to the higher fret
positions. The Fishman ION preamp system includes
an equalizer and a self-muting tuner. Grover tuners and
factory strings by D’Addario.
EL-SC (Essential Classic): This model is a full size 39”
classical guitar that has been designed with the same
characteristics of wood selection and finish as the other
guitars of the line. The designers applied a very subtle
rosette. The combination of sitka spruce and mahogany
back and sides provides for crisp, strong, well equilibra-
ted sound. This guitar just sounded superb and played
well with Aquila strings, which is why these were cho-
sen as the factory strings for the Essential Classic.
EL-SD (Essential Dreadnought) – No guitar line is
complete without a traditional dreadnought model, the
mothership of steel string guitars. Players go for the
large dreadnought body when they look for strong vo-
lume and very pronounced bass. The Essential Dread-
nought comes with the same “no frills” understatement
as the rest of the series and is also factory strung with
a D’Addario set.
Mini-Jumbo
EL-SMJ-CE
Classic
EL-SC
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The 500 series acoustic guitars from Hohner were designed
with your craft in mind – making music.
From the wood selection, the classy satin finish, the classic
binding, the Grover™ tuning machines, to the optional Fishman™
Classic-4T Blend preamp system, the 500 series are perfect for
stage and studio and offer rich, accentuated, yet warm tones.
Get your hands on a 500 series guitar today and create!
There are four models in the series:
• DK500 - Java Koa top, back and sides
• DR500 - Rosewood back & sides, solid pruce top
• DR550 - Solid rosewood back & sides, solid Cedar Top
• DL500 – Lacewood top, back and sides
The Lacewood’s accentuated highs bring out the best subtleties
for finger-style playing, while also maintaining the richness and
definition required for flat-picking.
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All four models include Grover tuning machines with 18/1 gear
ratios, one-piece mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard and
bridge, and AATUSQ by Nubone nut and saddle.
They are also available in cutaway Electric-Acoustic (CE) versions
(example - DK500CE), equipped with the the best electronics
in its class: Fishman™ Classic-4T Blend preamp system with
4-band equalization, microphone blend, and built in chromatic
tuner, combined with a Sonocore under-saddle pickup. The mi-
crophone level control allows you to blend the perfect amount
of the internal microphone level with the pickup for amazing
ton.e
The Classic 4T Blend features:
• 4 Band EQ
• Built-in chromatic tuner with mute function
• Internal microphone
• Sonocore under-saddle pickup
• Blend control for unlimited tonal combinations
• Easy battery access
Just Play!
Hohner 500 Series Acoustic Guitars
DK 500 DR 500
DR 550 DL 500
DK 500 CE
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420 Series
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400 Series
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300 Series
HWA 420 TBK
HWA 420 CS
HWA 420 EG
The Hohner 420 Series of acoustic guitars is designed for
players who are looking for someting exquisite and different.
This line uses beautifully flamed Siberian willow tops that will
definitely catch the attention of your audience.
The HW420 is a Dreadnaught Acoustic with Siberian Willow top,
back and sides: mahogany neck with 2-way adjustable trussrod
and a 20 frets rosewood fingerboard, rosewood bridge, multi-
ply binding, chrome die-cast tuning machines.
The 420 Siberian Willow models are available in
the following colours:
• Natural (NT);
• Transparent Black (TBK)
• Tobacco (TOB)
• Cherry Sunburst (CS);
• Emerald Green (EG);
Hohner 420 Series Acoustic Guitars
Siberian Willow
The Hohner 300 Series guitars are perfectly suited for playing
at home or on the road, when rehearsing alone or with friends,
or for playing live. With tops, backs, sides and necks made
of mahogany, and their traditional dreadnought shape, these
guitars provide good sustain and a well-balanced tone while
smoothly working enclosed chrome die-cast tuning machine
heads keep the instrument in tune.
All guitars of the 300 series come with a two-way adjustable
trussrod and have a 20 frets rosewood fingerboard. For stage
use, the series also includes the HW300E-AM, an electro-acoustic
model with a Shadow (R) pickup and active P7 equalizer and
preamp, whereas the HW350 “Journeyman” features a select
spruce top and comes with a hardshell case included.
Players can chose their Hohner 300 Series model from a wide
range of popular colours and finishes, including classic natural
and classy black finishes. The following options are available:
• Natural Satin (NS)
• Natural Gloss (NG)
• Sunburst (SB)
• Transparent Blue (TB)
• Transparent Black (TBK)
• Transparent Wine Red (TWR)
• Amber (AM) – HW300E-AM only
Hohner 300 Series Acoustic Guitars
Journeyman
HW 300 SB
HW350
HW 420 TOB HW 420 NT
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200 Series
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For decades, Hohner has supported generations of students
with reliable, well-made instruments that provide good playability and sound. The Hohner 200 Series acoustic guitars
include 1/2-scale, 3/4-scale and a full size instrument, perfect
for beginners and students in different age groups.
Step by Step – Big River Blues Package
This package includes a special edition of the HW220 dreadnought guitar with an original Hohner “Big River” harmonica
made in Germany and a Hohner harmonica neck holder. This
set includes everything needed to go out and play guitar and
harmonica – guitar strap, picks, digital tuner and guitar bag. You
don´t know how to play the harmonica yet? Not a problem!
The package includes the “Step by Step” instruction book and
CD authored by Steve Baker, one of the most influential players in today’s blues harp scene. Let Steve Baker teach you
how to achieve the authentic Mississippi blues sound.
HW220
The Hohner HW220 is a full size dreadnought acoustic with a
spruce top in natural finish, mahogany back, sides and neck.
Two-way adjustable trussrod, chrome die-cast tuning heads.
Available colors: Cherry Sunburst (CS), Natural (N), Natural
Satin (NS), Sunburst (SB), Transparent Black (TBK) ,Transparent Wine Red (TWR)
Hohner 200 Series Acoustic Guitars
Big River Blues Package
The Leyanda line of guitars is hand-crafted in Spain and
benefits from a long tradition of building nylon-string
guitars. All three Leyanda models are full size classical guitars with a scale length of 657mm. All three
Leyanda guitars are offered in high gloss natural finish.
Leyanda LC 10
Full Size Classical Guitar with an oregon pine top, sapellimahogany back and sides, African mahogany neck, and
a hardwood fingerboard with 19 frets, classical nickel tuning machine heads in silver with perloid white knobs.
Flat neck heel for easy access to the high fret positions.
Leyanda LC 20
The LC 20 has a top made of oregon pine, sapellimahogony back and sides, African mahogany neck, a
hardwood fingerboard with 19 frets, classical nickel tuning machine heads in silver with perloid white knobs.
Classical neck heel.
Leyand LC 30
The LC30 has a solid cedar top, mahogany back and
sides, a hardwood fingerboard with 19 frets. Classical nickel machine heads with perloid white knobs. Classical
neck heel.
Leyanda Line
Construcción artística de guitarras
Step by Step
HW 220
LC 10 LC 20
LC 30
Classical Series
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Hohner HC Guitars
Education Line Guitars from Hohner
HC06E
When learning to play the guitar, a well built, good sounding, and easily
playable instrument is key. For many years, Hohner’s guitar product line
has kept a strong focus on guitars for students. Every year, thousands
of young players worldwide start learning how to play on a Hohner
guitar. The guitar team at Hohner is proud of this achievement
and established company-wide quality criteria for the production
of the education series guitars in order to maintain a consistent
and reliable quality standard for these instruments. The guitars
in the Education Series are offered in different sizes from half
to full scale in order to address the specific requirements of
the different age groups, and to offer an upgrade path for
students who continue playing as they grow up.
HC06
Our bestseller! The Hohner HC06 is a full size Classical
guitar with a spruce top, nato (eastern mahogany)
back, sides and neck, hardwood fingerboard with
18.5 frets and the all-time favorite high gloss finish.
Pachkage
Nylon Series
HC02
This Student Half-Size Classical guitar has a scale length of
550mm and fits children between 5-10 years of age. It has a
spruce top, nato (eastern mahogany) back, sides and neck;
Fingerboard and bridge are made of hardwood; 18 frets.
Everything you need to get going: This guitar is also offered
in a complete package including a gig bag, an extra set of
strings and a string winder.
HC03
This Student 3/4-Size Classical guitar has a scale length of
590mm and fits players between 8-13 years of age. It has a
spruce top, nato (eastern mahogany) back, sides and neck
(18 frets); Fingerboard and bridge are made of hardwood.
Color: Natural, Gloss
HC20
The HC20 is a full size classical guitar with the same di-
mensions as the HC06, but with a solid spruce top; 18.5
frets; mahogany back and sides; rosewood fingerboard and
tuning machine heads with white perloid knobs. It is offered
in natural high gloss finish.
HC 06
HC 06E
Same as HC06 with
pick up
HC 02
HC 03
HC 20
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Your first guitar should be a quality instrument designed to help you achieve your pla-
ying goals. Hohner’s student models are designed with that in mind. From the full-size
HW220 dreadnaught to the half-size classical guitar, all of Hohner’s student instruments
give you the right start for pursuing your musical dreams.
Hohner guitars are being used to teach the joy of music everyday in schools worldwide.
Hohner is proud of its heritage in music education and enjoys being a part of the growing
movement of guitar education in public schools through its membership in the Guitar
and Accessories Marketing Association (GAMA)
HAG250P
This half-size nylon string folk guitar is recommended for children between 5 and 8 years
of age and is made of agathis (top, back, sides and neck) with an 18-fret fingerboard and
in-line chrome tuning machine heads with pearloid knobs. The HAG250 is delivered in
a coloured transport carton and includes a songbook.
HW03
The HW03 is a 7/8 scale junior or travel size dreadnought steel string acoustic guitar with
a spruce top, mahogany neck, back and sides and a steel-reinforced neck. This model is
recommended for young players between 8 and 12 years of age, but many musicians
also like using it as travel guitar while on the road.
Guitars for Children
Student Series
HW 03
HAG 250P
NKC
SMC
The long-established use of koa on ukuleles is no accident: Nothing else sounds or looks like koa! The Natural
Koa (NK) concert and tenor ukuleles from Lanikai have
solid koa tops and koa back and sides and demonstrate
Lanikai’s commitment to ukulele tradition.
Lanikai spalted mango ukuleles are an exciting addition
to the ukulele world! Spalted mango has a striking appearance and unique tonal characteristics with a midrange
similar to mahogany and the roundness of spruce. The
Lanikai Spalted Mango ukuleles are exquisitely beautiful
and their construction from solid spalted mango results
in a very pleasant, mellow tone. Concer t and tenor models are available.
Designer Ukuleles
Natural Koa and Spalted Mango
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Koa is one of the traditional tonewoods used by
the famous Hawaiian ukulele builders for over
a century. Hawaiian koa is rare and especially
sought for because of its distinctive curly grain,
which is why it is frequently referred to as “curly
koa”. Hawaiian koa is a gorgeous red-hued wood
mostly found on the big island of Oahu, and is
used for ukuleles that look as beautiful as they
sound.
The Lanikai Curly Koa Series uses curly koa for
the tops, backs and sides and a real maple wood
binding. The series covers the full range of sopra-
no, concert, tenor and baritone models to suit a
diversity of styles and players. For stage or session
musicians, the tenor model is optionally available
with a Shadow JW2 nanoflex piezo pickup and
pre-amp system.
Lanikai Ukuleles
Curly Koa Series
This series of ukuleles comes with a solid
spruce top and beautiful backs and sides
made of flame maple. The crispness of flame maple combined with the solid spruce
top result in particularly pleasant tone quality.
The beauty of the flame maple grain is enhanced by real abalone purfling and multi-ply
binding. The Lanikai Flame Maple Series includes soprano, concert, and tenor size models. Chrome die-cast tuners ensure stable
tuning.
Lanikai Flame Maple Series
ULFM T ULFM C ULFM S
CK-T CK-C CK-TEQ
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Built with nato (Eastern Mahogany), the LU series is
Lanikai’s most popular family of affordable quality ukuleles. Popular ukulele forums and blogs witness their
excellent playability and tone. They have become a first
choice not only for hobby players, but also for renowned professional musicians who use them for stage
performances and studio recordings. The series offers
the standard (soprano) sizes with the LU-11 and LU21, and also the LU-21P pineapple shaped ukulele.
The concert models are offered in dark stain wood finish (LU-21C) as well as in glossy black (LU-21CBK)
with an optional Belcat UK-2000 pickup (LU-21CEBK).
The tenor model (LU-21T) is optionally available with a
pickup (LU21TE). The LU-21B baritone ukulele appeals
especially to guitarists.
Lanikai Ukuleles
LU Series
ULU 21 TE
also available
without pick up
ULU 21C
ULU 21CE BK
For players looking for more and even fuller sound possibilities,
additional tenor size models are available: The LU-6 is a 6-string
tenor ukulele typically tuned in GCEA. In contrast to the 4-string
instrument, the second C-string is octaved and the high A-string
doubled with a low A. This inversion allows for very interesting
sound combinations that will not only appeal to guitarists! The
LU-6 is also available as an acoustic-electric version (LU-6E).
An 8-string tenor ukulele with octaved G- and C-strings and doubled the E- and A-strings is also available with the LU-8, which
can also be ordered as an electro-acoustic model (LU-8E) with
an active Belcat 2000 pick-up and pre-amp system.
Lanikai ukuleles ride the online wave!
For the most current info on Lanikai ukuleles, please visit
www.lanikaiukes.com or www.lanikai-ukulelen.de
ULU11
ULU 2
1
ULU 21P
ULU 8 E
also available
without pick up
ULU 6 E
also available
without pick up
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Kohala Ukuleles
Standard Series
In the beginning, there is… Kohala. Kohala by Lanikai. The
Kohala series of standard ukuleles includes two soprano
models so that even the most frugal players can ride the
wave of pure Lanikai sound! The Kohala ukuleles include a
songbook so you will be making music in minutes!
The Kohala models are made from nato (eastern mahogany) with 12 frets and chrome/ivoroid geared tuning machine heads. Two finish options are available: Dark stain
(Kohala) and light walnut satin finish (HU-212).
Many people like taking their ukulele on the road. Hohner
offers specially fitted gig-bags and hard cases for the Lanikai ukuleles that will protect your little precious instrument
when you take it outside.
The ukulele gig-bags are made from strong, heavy-duty
padded black cordura, and have two-way zippers, an external zip pocket and shoulder straps. They are available in the
following sizes: Soprano, concert, tenor and baritone.
If you want maximum protection for your ukulele, get a
specially fitted ukulele foam-core case. The Lanikai cases
protect from mechanical damage as well as drastic changes
in humidity and temperature.
The Lanikai hard cases are available for soprano, concert,
tenor and baritone ukuleles. They are covered with black
cordura on the outside, padded with black plush on the
inside and have an external zip pocket and optional shoulder straps.
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EGS – Ergonomic Guitar System
The EGS is an original design patented by Hohner. It was
developed in collaboration with industry designers, guitar
builders and musicians. The Hohner EGS is a versatile
electric guitar manufactured in Europe focused on ergonomical play and posture.
The EGS is for guitarists who need a convenient instrument
that is easy to play and provides exceptional sound versatility in different environments such as studios, classrooms
and the stage. Unlike other conventional guitars designs,
this guitar reduces strain on the guitarist’s body because
it can be played equally well while seated or standing up.
The unique ergo-wing permits even classical playing postures.
Active single-coil and humbucker pickups from EMG enable strong and typical electric sounds, while an additional
piezo pickup permits playing acoustic sounds.
Specifications:
• Alder body
• American Maple neck
• Ebony fretboard with a graphite nut
• Active EMG pickups (selectable using 5-position switch).
Neck: S-81 Single Coil, Middle: S-81, Bridge EMG-85
Humbucker
• Shadow tremolo with built-in piezo pick-up to allow mixing in acoustic guitar sounds. The Shadow piezo equalizing preamp is accessible from the back provides separate
volume, treble, mid and bass controls
• Schaller M6 locking tuning machine heads
• Schaller security locking pins
• Ergo-Wing Anodized high-grade aluminium.
Its leng th is adjustable, and can be rotated into two different wing radius positions that comfortably fit on the
guitarist’s legs for different playing positions. The guitar is
center-balanced which is convenient when operating recording computer equipment in the studio.
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EGS
Straylight
EGS
Ice Blue
EGS
Blackhawk
Hu 212
Kohala
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Hohner Designed by Staufer guitars are custom precision
instruments developed by Hohner in collaboration with
André Waldenmaier, the founder of Staufer Guitars in Germany.
Hohner offers two models that are conceptually a re-issue
(with de luxe components) of an instrument designed by
Hohner in the late 70s, which became legendary through
its acceptance by international superstars.
The Artist Elite uses a swamp-ash body with a stunning
flame maple top and back and beautiful centre body stripe
made from American walnut. It comes with Gotoh hardware, Schaller M6 mini tuning machine heads and security
locking strap-pins, a custom pickup set developed by Harry
Häussel and Staufer Guitars and the eye-catching tortoiseshell pick-guard inherited from its famous ancestor.
The Black Prince comes in glossy black, with a unique
all wood body binding and features a VSVG Wilkinson tremolo system by Gotoh and a custom pickup
configuration consisting of two Staufer Blues single
coils and a Staufer hot humbucker. The Black Prince
is equipped with Schaller M6 locking tuner machine
heads and Schaller security locking strap-pins.
Both models are custom-designed and hand-assembled in Europe. The pickups are made in Germany
renowned pickup designer Harry Häussel.
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André Waldenmeier and Peter Maffay show the
Hohner Black Prince signed by the Peter Maffay band
and donated for a charity auction to the benefit of the
Peter Maffay foundation for traumatized children.
The Artist Elite
Black Prince
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Headless
Headless Guitars
Headless Basses
Lose Your Head - Hohner Headless Series
Since their inception in the late 80s, headless guitars and basses from
Hohner, licensed by Steinberger (R) have become a legend. The instruments are short and light and therefore ideal for travel, yet they
provide a full scale. Where else do you get a full scale guitar that short
(less than 80cm) or a full scale bass under 1m?
The Hohner G3T has a solid maple neck-through construction with 24
frets, a two-way adjustable trussrod, rosewood fingerboard and a rosewood fingerboard. Its locking tremolo bridge is licensed by Steinberger. It comes with two passive single coils and a humbucker by EVL,
each selectable by a separate mini toggle-switch. For playing comfort
while sitting down, the G3T comes with a foldable legrest.
Colors:
• Black (BK) – lefthand model available!
• Grey Nickel Stain (GNS)
• Oil Finish (OIL) – lefthand model available!
The active Hohner B2ADB 4-string headless bass comes with a detunable bridge licensed by Steinberger, active electronics and two
humbucking EVL pickups, two active tone controls, two volume controls and one concentric tone control. The B2ADB has an active/passive switch and is one of the very few active basses that can also be
used in passive mode. The active status is indicated by a red status
LED. You will never be down again because of a drained battery! The
body is solid American maple, the neck is maple with a two-way adjustable trussrod, 24 frets and a rosewood fingerboard. The B2ADB
comes with a foldable legrest.
Colors:
• Black (BK) – lefthand model available!
• Grey Nickel Stain (GNS)
• Oil Finish (OIL) – lefthand model available!
The Hohner B2A 4-string headless bass is identical to the B2ADB, except for the bridge. The B2A comes with a standard 4-string headless
bridge licensed by Steinberger. The Hohner B2A Headless Bass gives
you a powerful sound with plenty of punch, grunt and bottom end!
Colors:
• Black (BK) – lefthand model available!
G3T B2ADB
In response to popular requests, there is a reissue of the Hohner
B2AV-WS headless 5-string bass in the classy walnut stain with active
electronics. It comes with a 5-string bridge licensed by Steinberger,
two EVL J-style pickups, two volume controls and one concentric
tone control. Like the B2ADB, the B2AV is equipped with active tone
control and the active/passive switch with the red status LED. The
B2AV has a foldable legrest.
The Hohner B2B headless 4-string bass has been a standard since
the very beginning of the line. It has a solid American maple body,
a bolt-on maple neck with a two-way adjustable trussrod, 24 frets
and a rosewood fingerboard. The pickups are passive in a traditional
PJ configuration with two volume controls and one tone control. The
bridge is licensed by Steinberger.
Colors:
•Black (BK)- lefthand model available!
All Hohner headless guitars feature:
- Solid American maple body
- Smooth 24-fret rosewood finger board over a maple neck
- Steinberger® licensed hardware
B2AW- WS
B2B
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