Höfner HLE-KF23 Limited

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Höfner HLE-KF23 Limited

Höfner

HLE-KF23 Limited

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Product Info

Article Number: 595764
Brand: Höfner
Model: HLE-KF23 Limited
Price: $878.90

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This Höfner is a beautifully crafted classical guitar offering a unique tonal blend. The solid spruce top shines with clarity, while the chestnut back adds a lovely warmth and maturity. It's a fantastic choice for intermediate to advanced classical players looking for a distinctive voice and German build quality.

Product Description

  • Höfner HLE-KF23 Limited
  • Classical Guitar
  • Limited Edition
  • Top: selected solid spruce
  • Back and sides: Chestnut
  • Neck: Alder
  • Fingerboard: smoked oak
  • Scale: 650 mm
  • Nut width: 50 mm
  • Nut: NuBone
  • 19 Frets
  • Smoked oak bridge with bone saddle
  • Gold-plated machine heads
  • Finish: Höfner Green Line (oil and wax)
  • Colour: Natural
  • Made in Germany
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, articulate tone with surprising projection.
  • • Chestnut back and sides impart a warm, mature resonance – a unique tonal character.
  • • Alder neck provides excellent stability and a comfortable, familiar feel for many players.
  • • Gold-plated machine heads ensure smooth, precise tuning and a touch of visual elegance.
CONS
  • • Chestnut can be a somewhat visually polarizing wood; not universally appealing.
  • • The smoked oak fingerboard, while attractive, might feel slightly less slick than ebony to some.
  • • Limited edition status could impact future parts availability down the line.

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Key Features

Top Wood Selected Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Chestnut
Neck Material Alder
Fingerboard Smoked Oak
Scale Length 650 mm
Frets 19
Nut Width 50 mm
Weight 1.85 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Chestnut generally produces a more focused, slightly drier tone than rosewood, with less low-end boom; it's warmer than mahogany but with more clarity.
Yes, the oil and wax finish tends to be more resonant and allows the wood to breathe better, potentially offering a more nuanced tonal response and a softer feel.
While Höfner generally supports their instruments, limited editions can sometimes present challenges; it's wise to keep an eye out for common replacement parts or consider a luthier for specialized repairs.

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