1965 Hofner Senator Vintage Guitar Restoration | Episode 01

I recently found a treasure on Marketplace - a Hofner Senator, an archtop guitar known for its warm, resonant sound and elegant design. But, time hasn't been kind to it. Now, it's time to restore its former glory.

💡 Why This Project?
Archtop guitars, with their distinctive sound and curves, hold a special place in the world of music. Restoring a Hofner Senator not only preserves this legacy but also offers a hands-on lesson in the craftsmanship and care that these instruments deserve.

🎶 #ArchtopGuitarRestoration #HofnerSenator #VintageGuitarRevival #GuitarRestorationJourney #ClassicGuitarComeback

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[EarthlyEden]

Been a sub for the past 3 or 4 restorations, what would be interesting is if you show the camera the label of what you are squirting on the guitar so we can see what you are using. I would like to try and restore and old guitar myself and would be helpful.

[mickeyv]

Ha we will have to make you Tarintino, s cleaner !! Dont know why but i really enjoyed that 🦇

[icedog]

Good on you for this. I did much the same thing on a similar vintage Univox thinline.

[AdamWellsMusic]

Looks great! Glad to see you’re still kicking ass.

[pvdguitars]

That body looks pristine. And I’d love more of the background music. Awesome bro!?

[Wezly]

Looks like it'll be a nice one, shame the video ended so soon!

[dperrin]

Love your videos, about to start part 2!

[nickdryad]

Just finished a Höfner senator restoration including removing the aluminium H bar installing a truss rod in its place. Same problems . Lumpy fingerboard, neck re set. It came with no pick up, bridge, compensator tailpiece pick guard or tuners. I had the neck clamped to a solid piece of aluminium square for three months to straighten the neck. It will never have super low action but it can be played easily again. Sourcing parts was very costly. Definitely not an economic proposition.

[tcase]

Really enjoy your videos. I’m just starting to get into guitar mods. Cheers 🥃

[LeftyPem]

Like a mirror. So glossy you need sunglasses just to look at it!😎

[mikestarmer]

I was hoping to see the restoration of the neck

[imgettingsomad]

Here is an idea, get a hollow body arch top acoustic, and add pickups in it, convert it, Ive been meaning to do it, just ooking for right guitar. Its hard to find these india

[ukeboxoftheworld]

He'll get on the neck and electronics soon

[pedromariaromero]

No sabía que el tornillo de sujeción de la correa atravesaba la cepa del mástil hasta atornillarse en la cepa del cuerpo? Era lo primero que tenía que haber quitado...

[onemintjulep]

Dovetail with 1 bolt seems like a considerable engineering flaw . set the neck right remove the awful placed strap button and forget it .