ELECTRICIZED

Hofner President Electric Archtop

1956-1971
Spruce, Maple, Mahogany, Rosewood

Another superb Hofner. The President Electric was a variant of the acoustic model of the same name, which started off in 1953. It is easily recognized by its triple dot inlays and single cutaway (venetian or florentine). Early models had black bar pickups (pictured). Hear it

Photo from Vintagehofner

Honorable mention to what has been, very much arguably, labeled the ugliest guitar in the world. Here is the Kay Solo King K4102 (1950s), also known as the ‘State of Ohio’ guitar. Whoever doesn’t understand why, please open your geography books.