Höfner files for insolvency

[BassAgent]

Just now, BigRedX said:

 

Except it was made by HOHNER, not Höfner.

Details schmetails😁

[Dad3353]

15 hours ago, ajkula66 said:

...Time for a change.

 

Why..? I don't understand this perpetual need for 'change'. If it's Good, it's Good. New stuff, old stuff... Nothing needs to be 'changed' just for 'changes' sake, does it..? 

[ajkula66]

11 minutes ago, Dad3353 said:

 

Why..? I don't understand this perpetual need for 'change'. If it's Good, it's Good. New stuff, old stuff... Nothing needs to be 'changed' just for 'changes' sake, does it..? 

 

It's not "change for the sake of change". It's about staying afloat.

 

As for "good"...Hofners were always lagging behind Framus and Hoyer when it came to quality, even 50 years ago. IMO, that is.

 

Cool conversation pieces nevertheless.

 

 

[Woodinblack]

18 minutes ago, Dad3353 said:

 

Why..? I don't understand this perpetual need for 'change'. If it's Good, it's Good. New stuff, old stuff... Nothing needs to be 'changed' just for 'changes' sake, does it..? 

 

Clearly something did as the company collapsed.

[Dad3353]

2 minutes ago, ajkula66 said:

 

It's not "change for the sake of change". It's about staying afloat.

 

As for "good"...Hofners were always lagging behind Framus and Hoyer when it came to quality, even 50 years ago. IMO, that is.

 

Cool conversation pieces nevertheless.

 

Hofner have been making concert-quality violins, cellos etc for decades; I don't know what change is expected there.

Gibson gave up on the 335 (poor sales...) but made a mint when the fashion changed, and now they are a key product 'with the Epiphone versions selling well, too...). We don't know what financial issues Hofner may or may not have, nor how to fix these; maybe it's time for a change, but maybe they'd be better off sticking to what they do best..? Speculation, all off it.
Disclaimer : I have many Hofner guitars and basses, (mostly vintage...), and find them to be excellent for my style and tastes. None of them come anywhere near the description 'boat anchor'. I do not (nor can I ...) play 'slap' bass, nor punk rock. Chord-melody is more 'my thing', and noodling. Peace.