Höfner files for insolvency

[ajkula66]

1 hour ago, scrumpymike said:

Funny that, I always think of her as playing a Gibson Les Paul Triumph but that's probably because I gigged a pair of '70s Triumphs for years  in the late '80s-early '90s. Mind you it was like having a tree-trunk hanging round your neck. Which is why that mere slip of a lass Tina changed to something lighter. The Hofners would certainly fit the bill weight-wise.

 

I own a '72 Triumph...😀

 

Along with a '70 Les Paul Bass which is even heavier. 5.5 Kg vs. Triumph's 4.75. Yet Suzie Quatro played one of those back in the day.

 

 

[kodiakblair]

47 minutes ago, ajkula66 said:

Yet Suzie Quatro played one of those back in the day.

Females don't suffer from male weakness.

 

She's had two kids. Don't know about you but I was 9lb 3oz at birth; that's "too heavy" for most fellas on here 😀

[LeftyJ]

Höfner posted an update on their socials today to clarify one or two things:

 

Dear musicians, Höfner fans & friends,
some of you may have already heard: our company has been going through a difficult period - especially since the introduction of the US tariffs - and filed for insolvency on Thursday, 11 December 2025.

 

We would like to clarify a few things: We are not discontinuing production, distribution or our media channels. In Germany, there is a three-month period before the actual insolvency procedure is opened. This period offers the opportunity to consolidate the company and restructure it for a better future.

 

Within this period, we will continue to build and sell our instruments and the Höfner team is doing its best to provide you with the support, service and warranties you expect.

We would like to express our appreciation to all of you who continue to support us even in these difficult times!

 

Thank You!
The team at Karl Höfner GmbH & Co. KG

[NancyJohnson]

I am finding it a bit bonkers that people are spending Paul McCartney's kids inheritance to save this (failing) business.

 

As far as I know, he bought his Hofner basses in the '60s and despite the free publicity they've had for the last 60 years, I don't believe he's been offered, or they've made, a signature model.  Now we've got people suggesting he bail the business out.  Why on earth would, or should, McCartney do this?  This would like Chris Squire bailing out Rickenbacker or @cetera rescuing Spector.

 

 

[prowla]

4 hours ago, ajkula66 said:

I'm well-aware of most of these basses being used by her, but whenever I think of TW I picture her with a Hofner for some reason, possibly because that's what she was playing when I saw them in '82 (I think ?) as well...

 

2 hours ago, scrumpymike said:

Funny that, I always think of her as playing a Gibson Les Paul Triumph but that's probably because I gigged a pair of '70s Triumphs for years  in the late '80s-early '90s. Mind you it was like having a tree-trunk hanging round your neck. Which is why that mere slip of a lass Tina changed to something lighter. The Hofners would certainly fit the bill weight-wise.

 

...whereas I think of her as playing a Mustang.

[prowla]

13 minutes ago, NancyJohnson said:

I am finding it a bit bonkers that people are spending Paul McCartney's kids inheritance to save this (failing) business.

 

As far as I know, he bought his Hofner basses in the '60s and despite the free publicity they've had for the last 60 years, I don't believe he's been offered, or they've made, a signature model.  Now we've got people suggesting he bail the business out.  Why on earth would, or should, McCartney do this?  This would like Chris Squire bailing out Rickenbacker or @cetera rescuing Spector.

 

 

 

TBH, I think @cetera is propping up the Spector business!

[Stub Mandrel]

2 hours ago, prowla said:

 

 

...whereas I think of her as playing a Mustang.

 

Yes... I associate her with a mustang too.