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Dieter Hopf Guitar

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Posted by Bob Hurt on December 11, 2003 at 20:19:58:

Looking at your web site I realized I should consult you about a guitar I own and occasionally play. It is a 1981 Dieter Hopf Virtuoso Concert Classical guitar with free floating bridge and, of course, a hard case. The strings are extra long, for they pass over the bridge and attach at the end of the instrument. I usually string it with Savarez made especially for models of this type.

It is difficult to describe the Hopf sound except to say that it is to guitars what the Harley sound is to motorcycles. Somehow it penetrates to your bones when you hear it.

And this particular instrument does produce magnificent sound. It is one of the few Classical guitars I have ever heard that renders base tones that are brilliant without being either brassy or boomy, and are in perfect volume balance with the midrange and treble tones. The result is an unparalleled crispness of clarity that makes every note project with delicious distinction to the ear. I believe the internal construction conspires with the full frontal motion of the top wood to stream sound both through the sound hole and through the smaller holes latticed into the bridge.

This instrument comes with a Passport (if I can find it in my safekeeping place) that describes its wood characteristics and serial number, a little extra that illustrates Hopf's pride of perfection in guitar fabrication. The guitar is in perfect condition.

I shall be happy to send you photos of the instrument and case should you want more information.

I am writing to you specifically for the purpose of inquiring about the value of the guitar. I know what I paid for it in Germany in 1982, but I have no idea what it is worth today.

I no longer play this guitar with the frequency or ardor it deserves. It is far too fine an instrument to spend most of its life in my closet. So, I am considering selling it.

While I can sell the instrument myself, I know I might have a better chance of finding a quality buyer through a dealer or broker. Would you be interested in handling the sale of my Hopf guitar? If so, what are your terms?

Bob Hurt
727 799 4878
Clearwater, FL

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: Looking at your web site I realized I should consult you about a guitar I own and occasionally play. It is a 1981 Dieter Hopf Virtuoso Concert Classical guitar with free floating bridge and, of course, a hard case. The strings are extra long, for they pass over the bridge and attach at the end of the instrument. I usually string it with Savarez made especially for models of this type. : It is difficult to describe the Hopf sound except to say that it is to guitars what the Harley sound is to motorcycles. Somehow it penetrates to your bones when you hear it. : And this particular instrument does produce magnificent sound. It is one of the few Classical guitars I have ever heard that renders base tones that are brilliant without being either brassy or boomy, and are in perfect volume balance with the midrange and treble tones. The result is an unparalleled crispness of clarity that makes every note project with delicious distinction to the ear. I believe the internal construction conspires with the full frontal motion of the top wood to stream sound both through the sound hole and through the smaller holes latticed into the bridge. : This instrument comes with a Passport (if I can find it in my safekeeping place) that describes its wood characteristics and serial number, a little extra that illustrates Hopf's pride of perfection in guitar fabrication. The guitar is in perfect condition. : I shall be happy to send you photos of the instrument and case should you want more information. : I am writing to you specifically for the purpose of inquiring about the value of the guitar. I know what I paid for it in Germany in 1982, but I have no idea what it is worth today. : I no longer play this guitar with the frequency or ardor it deserves. It is far too fine an instrument to spend most of its life in my closet. So, I am considering selling it. : While I can sell the instrument myself, I know I might have a better chance of finding a quality buyer through a dealer or broker. Would you be interested in handling the sale of my Hopf guitar? If so, what are your terms? : Bob Hurt : 727 799 4878 : Clearwater, FL

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