Höfner HGL14 Green Line
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Höfner
HGL14 Green Line
Product Info
Article Number:
585154
Brand:
Höfner
Model:
HGL14 Green Line
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$878.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The HGL14 is a beautifully crafted classical guitar with a distinct voice. The unusual wood combination gives it a character all its own - a touch darker and more complex than a traditional spruce/rosewood. This is a fantastic choice for serious classical students or players looking for a refined, German-made instrument with a unique tonal signature.
Product Description
- Höfner HGL14 Green Line
- Classical Guitar
- Top: selected solid spruce
- Back and sides: Chestnut with contrasting elm centre section
- Neck: Alder with maple reinforcement
- Headstock: black poplar
- Fingerboard and bridge: smoked oak
- Scale: 650 mm
- Nut width: 50 mm
- Nut: Nubone
- Binding: Beech
- 19 Frets
- Side dots
- Gold tuners with white knobs
- Finish: Höfner Green Line (oil and wax)
- Colour: Natural
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers clear, articulate projection and warmth.
- • Chestnut/elm back & sides offer unique tonal complexity and sustain.
- • Alder neck with maple reinforcement provides stability and a comfortable feel.
- • Nubone nut enhances tuning stability and contributes to a brighter tone.
CONS
- • Chestnut can be prone to cracking in very dry climates; requires humidity control.
- • Smoked oak fingerboard might feel slightly less smooth than ebony to some players.
- • Limited tonal palette compared to more versatile guitars; primarily suited for classical styles.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Selected Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Chestnut with contrasting Elm centre section
Neck Material
Alder with Maple Reinforcement
Fingerboard
Smoked Oak
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
19
Nut Width
50 mm
Weight
1.85 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It lends a darker, more nuanced timbre, with slightly less fundamental warmth and more overtones than Rosewood, and a more focused, less 'woody' sound than Mahogany.
The oil and wax finish is designed to be thin and breathable, minimizing dampening and allowing the wood to resonate more freely compared to thicker, polymer finishes.
Smoked oak is durable, but may require more frequent oiling to maintain a smooth playing feel and will show wear more visibly than ebony over extended use.
