Score: Mid/late 60s Hofner 490

[ilan]

Bought this for $27. Old broken headstock repair needs some attention. But hey, it was $27 so I took her home. These have adjustable neck tilt, which might come in handy. Never owned a 12 string before, should be fun.

[Dave W]

At that price you can't go wrong.

[ilan]

All fixed and strung. Plays effortlessly and sounds excellent with deep lows that really surprised me. The neck tilt screw is genius, I could dial in the action, something you can't normally do on an acoustic without shaving down the saddle.

Did some research and it's probably a 1973, not late 60s.

[gearHed289]

I love it! Really been wanting a 12 string for a while now, but I'll prob go with an electric.

[Basvarken]

All fixed and strung. Plays effortlessly and sounds excellent with deep lows that really surprised me. The neck tilt screw is genius, I could dial in the action, something you can't normally do on an acoustic without shaving down the saddle.

Did some research and it's probably a 1973, not late 60s.

But now it's just a six string?

[ilan]

Not only six, but a 009—046 electric guitar set. I've ordered a light gause 12 string set online and until it arrives I'm playing it as a six string.