Höfner HLE-AF23 Alpenfichte/Bergahorn
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HLE-AF23 Alpenfichte/Bergahorn
Product Info
Article Number:
599956
Brand:
Höfner
Model:
HLE-AF23 Alpenfichte/Bergahorn
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$768.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Alpenfichte is a solid step up from entry-level classicals. The Alpine spruce top provides a lovely warmth, and the sycamore back adds a unique voice. It's a great option for serious students or players who appreciate a German-made instrument with a distinct character – not your standard Spanish sound.
Product Description
- Höfner HLE-AF23 Alpenfichte/Bergahorn
- Classical Guitar
- Limited edition
- Selected top: solid Alpine spruce
- Back and sides: Sycamore
- Body binding: Walnut
- Neck: Alder
- Fingerboard: Walnut
- Scale: 650 mm
- Nut width: 50 mm
- Nut: NuBone
- 19 Frets
- Saddle: Bone
- Finish: Höfner Green Line (oil and wax)
- Colour: Natural
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Solid Alpine spruce top delivers a surprisingly warm, responsive tone.
- • Sycamore back & sides offer a unique, balanced sonic character.
- • Alder neck provides stability and a comfortable, familiar feel.
- • Walnut fingerboard and bone nut contribute to clean articulation and sustain.
CONS
- • Sycamore isn't as tonally rich as rosewood, limiting complexity.
- • Höfner Green Line finish, while attractive, may require more care.
- • Limited fretboard ornamentation might not appeal to all players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Alpine Spruce
Back & Sides
Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus)
Neck Material
Alder
Fingerboard
Walnut
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
19
Nut Width
50 mm
Weight
1.75 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The sycamore offers a slightly more restrained and focused tone than rosewood; less overt bass response and a drier overall character.
It's an oil and wax finish, which means it's relatively durable but will benefit from occasional cleaning and conditioning to maintain its luster.
Alder is generally stable, but like all wood instruments, it's best to keep it within a reasonable humidity range to prevent significant changes.
