Hofner's answer
to the Gibson 335! Twin body cutaways and a "very thin" body; only 1.25"
(30mm). Introduced in 1960 with Venetian (rounded) cutaways, which were
changed to Florentine style (pointed) in 1966. Most were finished in a
rich cherry-red lacquer. However, the very first examples had a "russet
mahogany" finish and from the early 1970's, cherry red sunburst and blonde
options appeared in the catalogues. These finishes were fairly common
though on the Verithin's European/US market equivalent, the Model 4574.
Twin pickups and controls as the President. A Stereo-wired version was
produced between 1963 and 1965, but this sold in very limited numbers.
The Verithin seems to have disappeared from the
UK market around about 1972.