Höfner HLE-KBF23 Fichte/Kernbuche
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Höfner
HLE-KBF23 Fichte/Kernbuche
Product Info
Article Number:
599965
Brand:
Höfner
Model:
HLE-KBF23 Fichte/Kernbuche
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$658.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Höfner is a seriously well-made student to intermediate classical guitar. The German craftsmanship shines through in the solid top and stable neck, and the beechwood provides a surprisingly warm and pleasing tone. It’s a fantastic choice for beginners or players wanting a quality, reliable instrument without the premium-priced tag of some other German-made options.
Product Description
- Höfner HLE-KBF23 Fichte/Kernbuche
- Classical Guitar
- Limited edition
- Selected top: solid spruce
- Back and sides: Beech
- Neck: Alder
- Fingerboard and bridge: smoked oak
- Walnut binding
- 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 spruce top delivers a clear, responsive, and articulate tone.
- • Beech back and sides offer a warm, balanced sound with good projection.
- • Alder neck provides stability and a comfortable, familiar feel for many players.
- • Smoked oak fingerboard and bone nut/saddle contribute to a smooth playing experience.
CONS
- • Beech can sometimes lack the complexity of rosewood or mahogany for advanced players.
- • The 'Höfner Green Line' finish, while attractive, might not be as durable as a thicker gloss.
- • Limited fret count (19) restricts upper fret accessibility for some techniques.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Beech
Neck Material
Alder
Fingerboard
Smoked Oak
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
19
Nut Width
50 mm
Weight
1.75 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Beech offers a warmer, slightly less complex tone than rosewood, focusing more on fundamental frequencies rather than overtones. It’s a very pleasing sound, especially for classical and folk styles.
The oil and wax finish is more delicate than a thick gloss, so it will show wear with use, but this contributes to the guitar's 'patina' and is easily maintained with occasional polishing.
The 50mm nut width is fairly standard for classical guitars and is comfortable for most hand sizes, though players with exceptionally large hands might find it slightly snug – a trial is recommended.
