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HOFNER MODEL 4574 This guitar is often called the Verithin, although strictly speaking, that is only the correct name for the 4574's Selmer distributed twin brother. Thin body depth of 1.25" and twin Venetian (rounded) cutaways. Cherry red and brown sunburst finishes were offered. Generally two pickups, but very occasionally three. Many 4574's had Hofner's own vibrato tailpiece factory fitted. A stereo version was available. Produced between 1960 and 1976.
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1961 4574 The earliest 4574 that I have on record. Holland |
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1960/61 4574 Another very early guitar Lovely deep cherry red finish and the classic art deco tailpiece. Owned in Holland |
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1962 4574 Lovely faded blonde colour, Pot dates 212 mid May 1962 Owned by Geoff Australia
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1961 4574 An early 4574. Owned in Germany |
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1961 4574 A nice dull blonde guitar with the typical Hofner tremolo [missing the arm] and the rectangular control panel. Owned in USA |
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1961 4574 A very lovely brownburs guitar with the typical Hofner tremolo Owned in USA
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1961/'62 4574 Owned by Marco Italy
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1961 4574 An early 4574. Owned in Germany |
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1962 4574 An early 4574. Had some restoration done, and generally in nice condition Owned in Queensland Australia |
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1965/'66 4574 The Verithin was bought from Tom Allman for $200 in 1979 and was used by a member of Aerosmith who took music lessons from Tom in the early 70s. Various pictures of that guitar were used for many Crowley and Tripp Microphones banner ads and other printed and online materials and many, many people have inquired about it and asked to buy it. The Crowley and Tripp logo knobs are appliques over the stock Hofner knobs. The tuners are now Shallers but I have five out of the original six tuners. The pickguard and the truss rod cover are missing. The tip of the selector switch is broken. Otherwise this is in very good shape and plays well, though someone ought to rewire the jack which is dirty or intermittent. Owned by Bob USA
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1965/'66 4574 An immaculate brown burst guitar with the standard appointments Owned by Guitar Point Germany |
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1962/63 4574 Someone has had a go at this one with a pot of white paint!! Currently undergoing a full restoration by Richard Canada More pictures of the refurb via the Miscellaneous pages |
Before Refurb After refurb, just a taster, click on the pic for more shots
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1965/'66 4574 Owned by Gil
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1962 4574 Another early 4574, n the typical brown burst of the later 4574s. Owned in Italy |
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1964/5 4574 Immaculate guitar re finished in black, fitted with an early tailpiece and changed knobs Owned in Germany |
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1965 4574 A lovely guitar Owned by Grinney Thailand |
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1965 4574 Immaculate guitar Owned by Chris Australia |
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1965 4574 A REALLY NICE ORIGINAL 4574 Owned in UK |
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1965 4574 Immaculate guitar Owned in UK |
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1962 4574 Another early 4574, this time in the typical brown burst of the later 4574s. Dated from the pots, 92, which says week 9 of 1962 Owned by Mark New Jersey USA |
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A very nice sunburst 4574 Modified switching Owned in UK |
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1964/65 4574 A rare bird indeed, a lefty 4574, in nice condition but with a non standard, but Hofner made tailpiece. A nice story with this one Here's the email I got from Charlie Hello Geoff , I have a Hofner Verithin that I believe is a 64 or 65 not quite sure. I got the guitar about 15 years ago from a family friend. He told me a story that I cannot confirm but sounds legitimate to me(has not one to make up stories). He told me that in the Early to mid 60s his neighbour went to Germany to visit his family. When the neighbour returned he brought 4 guitars back with him, 2 verithins and 2 acoustics. One acoustic and electric was a left handed and the others right handed.. The neighbour told him that his grandfather worked for the company and that these 4 guitars were made for them. The guitars were played for the summer and packed away in the basement until I got it. Unfortunately he does not remember what happened to the acoustic but I got the Verithin. There are no scratches or dings on the guitar to speak of except a blemish on the back of the neck where the original vinyl case was touching the finish and seemed to melt the finish a bit.. The label inside the guitar has completely fallen apart and there only seems to be small pieces of it in the guitar so I cannot find a date or serial number. The guitar is a lefty and unfortunately I am a righty so the guitar sat in a closet for 12 years at my house until I had it strung and set up as a righty with no alterations. The knobs are a bit in my way when I play but I love the sound I get from it. So I guess what im asking is how would I find out the exact model year or serial number from this guitar? The family friend had passed away not long after I got it from him and I have no way of finding his neighbour from the 60s Owned by Charlie UK
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4574 Owned in Germany |
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1967 4574
Owned in Ireland |
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1967 4574
Owned in UK |
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1962/63 4574 A typical 4574 from the period. Owned in Germany |
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1964/65 4574 A typical 4574 from the period, all the original fittings Owned by Leo Portella Brazil |
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1964/65 4574 A lovely brown sunburst guitar Owned in Germany |
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C1964 This is a picture story of a German 4574, bought quite cheaply, and in a poor state. Owned by Phil Germany |
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c1967 4574 A very nice standard guitar Owned in UK |
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Beautiful 1962 All original Hofner 4574 The guitar is dated from the Volume pot date Owned by Steve UK |
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1965 Hofner 4574 This one has been modified with upgraded pots and P90 pickups, the rest of the guitar remains untouched. However there is a bit of a twist with this one, the head stock carries two indented numbers. The original pots are still with the guitar and are marked 75, which suggests week 7 1965. Owned by Jean Pierre France |
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c1964/65 HOFNER MODEL 4574 This one is fitted with the Hofner tremolo tailpiece, and the 4 rotary controls Owned in Germany. |
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c1964/5 HOFNER MODEL 4574 In nice condition
Owned in Germany
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c1967HOFNER MODEL 4574 This one is fitted with the lyre tailpiece, and the 3 rotary controls and pup selector Owned by Craig
Wales
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c1960/61 HOFNER MODEL 4574 Fitted with the Hofner tremolo tailpiece, and a rectangular control panel, make this a very early guitar Owned in USA. |
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4574 This one seems to be sound and is ripe for restoration. Owned by
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4574 A really pretty example of this Verithin derivative. Owned by Audrey Austin, Texas. USA |
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Owned in 4574 USA |
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c1965 HOFNER MODEL 4574 A beautiful guitar with staple pickups, four rotary controls, Hofner tremolo, and deep red finish. Owned by Van de Heide Holland |
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c1965 HOFNER MODEL 4574 Sold by Halkans in The Netherlands |
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c1965 HOFNER MODEL 4574 Sold by Halkans in The Netherlands |
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c1965 HOFNER MODEL 4574 Sold by Halkans in The Netherlands |
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c1967 HOFNER MODEL 4574 Sold by Halkans in The Netherlands
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c1965 HOFNER MODEL 4574 Sold by Halkans in The Netherlands |
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c1965 HOFNER MODEL 4574 Sold by Halkans in The Netherlands |
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c1965 HOFNER MODEL 4574 A real challenge, with staple pickups, 4 pots and an added pickup selector switch, Hofner tremolo, and cherry red finish. Some bad damage to the lower side and missing a bridge....ripe for restoration! Owned by Ernst Germany |
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c1965 HOFNER MODEL 4574 A beautiful guitar with staple pickups, 3 pots and a pickup selector switch, Hofner tremolo, and cherry red finish. Owned by Carsten Denmark |
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c1965 HOFNER MODEL 4574 A standard guitar with the 4 pots, Hofner tremolo, and cherry red finish. Owned by Richard Holland |
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c1963 HOFNER MODEL 4574 The definitive 4574, with Type 511 pickups, four rotary controls, lyre tailpice, and cherry red finish. Owned by Roger Western Australia |
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c1965 HOFNER MODEL 4574 A later 4574, with Type 511 pickups, four rotary controls, vibrato tailpiece option, and cherry red finish. Owned by Robert. Toronto Canada. |
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c1965 HOFNER MODEL 4574 A restoration project. Oowned by Erica Germany |
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c1965 HOFNER MODEL 4574 A later 4574, with Type 511 pickups, three rotary controls and a pickup selector switch, vibrato tailpiece option, and cherry red finish. Owned in USA |
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c1965 HOFNER MODEL 4574 A later 4574, with Type 511 pickups, four rotary controls, vibrato tailpiece option, and cherry red finish. Owned in USA |
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c1964/65 HOFNER MODEL 4574 .......and one without a vibrato unit. The attractive tailpiece on this example was occasionally fitted by Hofner to the mid-range semis in the early to mid 1960s. Owned By Mogens Copenhagen Denmark. |
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c1964/65 HOFNER MODEL 4574 Similar guitar to the above, however this one has a different neck pickup and Schaller tuners, also a three way pickup selector switch. The heel piece carries a number, 16717. Owned By Rosirot Germany. |
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c1964/65 HOFNER MODEL 4574 This one is fitted with the Hofner tremolo tailpiece, and the three rotary control/selector switch electrics.
Owned in Germany. |
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c1964/65 HOFNER MODEL 4574 Owned in Germany |
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c1964 HOFNER MODEL 4574 A typical 4574 fitted with a Hofner tremolo, missing the arm. The pot tops have been changed Owned by Randy USA |
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LATE 1960's/EARLY 1970's HOFNER MODEL 4574 This one is fitted with the Hofner tremolo tailpiece, and the three rotary control/selector switch electrics. A very pretty guitar. Owned by Kaja. Norway |
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Circa 1967/8 Hofner 4574 Blade pickups place this guitar from 1967 on. Needs a refurb, missing the tremolo handle, wrong knobs fitted and the pickup selector has been moved to the lower bout. Looks like this one has had neck problems [see pics] Owned in UK |
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Circa 1968 Hofner 4574 Blade pickups place this guitar from 1967 on, the owners claim 1969. Owned by Wurtzdog Germany |
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Circa 1967 Hofner 4574 From the USA. Nice early period tailpiece, this one is a stereo guitar. Owned by Jack USA |
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Late 1960's Hofner 4574 Another lefty, this time from the USA.Nice early period tailpiece, with the tremelo arm missing, and a non standard pickup selector. Owned by Daniel Vanderhelm USA |
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A nice original C 1967 4574 Owned in USA |
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c1967 HOFNER MODEL 4574 A beautiful, late guitar with blade pickups, 3 pots and a pickup selector switch, Hofner tremolo, and brown burst finish. Owned in UK |
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c1967 HOFNER MODEL 4574 A beautiful, late guitar with blade pickups, 3 pots and a pickup selector switch, Hofner tremolo, and cherry red finish. Owned by David Los Angeles USA |
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Mid 60s HOFNER MODEL 4574 A nice guitar with staple pickups, 3 pots and a pickup selector switch, Hofner tremolo, and cherry red finish.
Owned in USA |
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LATE 1960's/EARLY 1970's HOFNER MODEL 4574 This one is fitted with the Hofner tremolo tailpiece, the "Bar Magnet" Type 513 pickups, and the three rotary control/selector switch electrics.A classy guitar. Owned by Giovanni Italy |
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c1966 HOFNER MODEL 4574/E3 A 4574 with THREE factory fitted pickups? And a lefty as well! Owned by Southern Music Cape Town South Africa. |
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Late 1960s 's HOFNER MODEL 4574 VTZ This is a fairly rare 4574 which has been fitted with active electrics. Owned by Kerry. US. |
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Late 1960s 's HOFNER MODEL 4574 VTZ Another 4574 which has been fitted with active electrics. Owned in US. |
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Mid 60s HOFNER MODEL 4574 Another nice guitar with staple pickups, 3 pots and a pickup selector switch, Hofner tremolo, and cherry red finish. Owned by Richards Music USA |
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Mid 60s HOFNER MODEL 4574 A 4574 with a couple of problems,the main issue is the neck joint, which has opened up, and someone has put a second hole near the jack socket. Otherwise the guitar is in fair condition Owned by Chris Paris |
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Mid 60s HOFNER MODEL 4574 A really grim example of a 4574, biggest issue is the neck joint has opened up. one pup missing and the lever for the tremolo is also missing Owned in USA |
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1967 HOFNER MODEL 4574 A beautiful guitar in that lovely brown burst finish. Later blade pickups and a lyre tailpiec make for a very nice, late example Owned in UK |
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4574 from mid 1980's Acquired 1987 in Wuerzburg in factory new condition. With a laminated spruce top, flamed maple sides and back, cherry red, with triple binding, "Hofner perfect" tuners, lyre tailpiece with no engraving, ebony bridge with fret string support. PUP selector swith on the upper bout, 2 SchallerPAF style HB pickups. Pickup frames have been replaced with metal ones, pick ups fitted with cover and nickel rings. This guitar is also very unusual in that it has a sustain block running under the top from the end of the neck. Owned by Klaus Germany |
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