Jazz Guitarist great John Stowell's signature guitar.

From the introspective lament of a jazz lick to the aggressive fire of a rock riff, Hofner's Verythin Classic JS is at home in just about any musical milieu. Its German spruce top and flamed maple back and sides provide a regal backdrop for the Classic's elegant inlays and gold-plated appointments.

With the roll of a knob, the unique Clear Contour electronic circuitry of the Verythin Classic can simulate the sound of nearly-silent single-coil or humbucking pickups. This simplicity of operation frees the guitarist to concentrate on the performance rather than risk distraction from awkward switches or gimmicks.

Celebrated for its flexibility and broad tonal palette, H"fner's versions of the semi-hollowbody can portray the subdued warmth of a full hollowbody, the bright and primary hues of a solidbody, or just about any shade of tone in-between.

The solid tonewood block inside the body is carefully crafted to fit exactly the curved top and back of the guitar. This construction provides a sensitive response and excellent sustain.

Every Verythin employs a hand-fitted solid spruce sustain block that does not use tone bars. These features reduce the potential for feedback, accentuate the tonal punch and attack and preserve the guitar's acoustic qualities.

Hofner HVCJS Verythin JS Electric Guitar Features:

• Classic Verythin body shape
• Ebony fingerboard with dot inlays
• 2 H"fner full-size humbuckers
• Gold hardware
• Ebony bridge, tailpiece, and pickguard
• Clear Contour wiring enables single-coil sounds without hum
• German spruce top, flamed maple body
• Includes H"fner deluxe case

Hofner HVCJS Verythin JS Electric Guitar Includes:

• hardshell case

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Hofner HVCJS Verythin JS Electric Guitar

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A good semi-hollow

Posted by Will from Vancouver, BC on Dec 18, 2005

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Semi-pro

Reviewer's Play Style: jazz, flamenco, rock, metal

This is a very useful instrument. I obtained one on a whim because I was getting tired of the bulk and feedback issues associated with full hollowbodied guitars. I have a whack of solidbodies, mostly USA jacksons, and I thought it might be nice to pick up a semi-hollow that could emulate the sound of an archtop.

The wood on this instrument is beautiful. It is light and easy to carry. The neck offers generous access to the fretboard, and the maple construction means that the neck can take heavy gauge strings easily. (i'm a 13s guy). The tone is great, although with a neck pickup you won't get a lot of variation. This guitar does a great job of emulating a full hollow body, and it is very feedback resistant. (I have used it in small spaces with a drummer, bassist and 100 watt tube amp through a 4 x 12.. trust me, it is a good performer).

However, the quality is somewhat iffy. The fretwork is inconsistent, especially compared to my USA jacksons. And the special bridge on this model is horrendous to use. I would rather have a tuneamatic.

This is a good straight-ahead jazz guitar for those who don't want bulk or feedback.

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