Höfner files for insolvency

[BassAgent]

Things are not looking good for Höfner.

https://guitar-player.com/stories/gitarrenhersteller-hoefner-beantragt-insolvenz/

 

"Temporary delivery problems had already hinted that things weren't running smoothly at Karl Höfner GmbH & Co. KG, based in Baiersdorf near Erlangen. Now it's official: "To safeguard the debtor's assets from adverse changes (§ 21 para. 1 and 2 of the German Insolvency Code), preliminary insolvency proceedings will be ordered on December 10, 2025, at 5:05 p.m.," according to the official announcement from the Fürth District Court. Nuremberg-based lawyer Dr. Hubert Ampferl has been appointed as the preliminary insolvency administrator. He will now monitor the company's financial situation and examine whether and how regular insolvency proceedings will be initiated. This doesn't yet mean the end of the long-established company, but it's certainly not a good sign."

[prowla]

Well, I guess you can only sell so many Beatles basses.

[NancyJohnson]

1 hour ago, prowla said:

Well, I guess you can only sell so many Beatles basses.

 

I just took a look at their website; now there's always going to be some smart Alec that will comment to the contrary, but the whole business seems to be being carried by their proxy association with Macca.  Less core instruments than Fender.

 

I was actually quite surprised they had a couple of guitar models and upright basses.

[Hellzero]

Macca can solve this insolvency within a minute...

 

Maybe he will.

[Cat Burrito]

As a long time user of my long scale Hofner Verythin bass, this is sad

 

 

[Grahambythesea]

I can’t help thinking that another maker will buy it up for the iconic name if nothing else.

[police squad]

sad news indeed.

hopefully someone will step in and save them

[BlueMoon]

3 minutes ago, police squad said:

hopefully someone will step in and save them

I guess Macca would be a an obvious candidate if he were interested in a sideline business venture. He’s shrewd, so maybe not.

[Hellzero]

 

 

[BlueMoon]

Same thoughts!

[SICbass]

Sad news indeed.

[spyder]

Very sad news.☹️

[Machines]

15 hours ago, prowla said:

Well, I guess you can only sell so many Beatles basses.

 

I've noticed a lot of stock in some places (e.g. BassDirect currently have 19), it does seem to me to be a niche brand I never see used outside of Beatles cover bands/collectors walls.

[Rosie C]

11 hours ago, Grahambythesea said:

I can’t help thinking that another maker will buy it up for the iconic name if nothing else.

 

Thomann maybe?