Since 1887 the Höfner company has been making fine stringed and fretted instruments. Since the 50's they have been synonymous with some of the most famous names in music. Today Höfner continue to build fine quality, hand-crafted hollow-body and bass guitars for new generations of players and collectors.   In the last few years Hofner have put themselves back on the map with a range of Chinese made replicas, with the Violin Bass, Verythin and Club all offered in the new Contemporary series, whilst the company's bustling violin division still retains a department making exquisite handmade examples, available to order.