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Höfner HLE-KBF23 Fichte/Kernbuche

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Höfner HLE-KBF23 Fichte/Kernbuche

Höfner

HLE-KBF23 Fichte/Kernbuche

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 599965
Brand: Höfner
Model: HLE-KBF23 Fichte/Kernbuche
Category: 4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price: $658.90

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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.

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