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Ratings: ★★★★★ (4.8/5)
Genre: #MusicHistory #Guitar #Biography #InstrumentHistory

Book Review:
This is a history of the world-famous Hofner guitar company, written by renowned guitarist Gordon Giltrap and music journalist Neville Marten. Founded in Germany in 1887, Hofner became globally renowned for Paul McCartney's left-handed 1962 model 500/1 Violin Bass, the iconic ''Beatle bass.'' This expanded edition includes the complete Hofner story from the post-war years through the height of the British Invasion, with a decade-by-decade model list. It features interviews with Paul McCartney, David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple), Hank Marvin (The Shadows), Albert Lee, and others. It also includes a new color section by guitar chronicler Paul Day, vintage catalog reproductions, and a guide to dating Hofner guitars. This is a must-have for guitar enthusiasts and Beatles fans.