Höfner HML-RBF Spruce/Royal Blackwood
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Höfner
HML-RBF Spruce/Royal Blackwood
Product Info
Article Number:
608376
Brand:
Höfner
Model:
HML-RBF Spruce/Royal Blackwood
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$1,813.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Höfner is a serious classical guitar for the discerning player. The combination of spruce and royal blackwood yields a beautifully balanced and mature tone, perfect for advanced students and seasoned performers who appreciate a refined instrument with German precision.
Product Description
- Höfner HML-RBF Spruce/Royal Blackwood
- Classical Guitar
- Limited series
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: solid royal blackwood
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Headstock: Black poplar / maple
- Maple body binding
- Scale: 650 mm
- Nut width: 50 mm
- Nut: NuBone
- 19 frets
- Walnut bridge with bone saddle
- Finish: Höfner Green Line (oil and wax)
- Colour: Natural
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers clear, responsive projection and warmth.
- • Royal blackwood back/sides provide a rich, complex tonal character.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers exceptional playability and note definition.
- • German craftsmanship ensures meticulous build quality and long-term reliability.
CONS
- • Royal blackwood can be brittle; requires careful handling and humidity control.
- • The 'Green Line' oil/wax finish may require more frequent maintenance than a gloss finish.
- • Limited series availability means finding one could be challenging.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Royal Blackwood
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
19
Nut Width
50 mm
Weight
1.85 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Royal blackwood tends to be darker and more focused than rosewood, offering a more restrained, nuanced tone with less overt sustain.
Oil and wax finishes are inherently softer than gloss finishes, so it's more susceptible to minor scratches and requires occasional cleaning and conditioning to maintain its luster.
Royal blackwood is relatively stable but still requires consistent humidity to prevent cracking or movement; a case humidifier is recommended for optimal performance.
