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D.S. Hoffman Seneca 1993

This unique and strikingly beautiful guitar was hand-carved by luthier Daniel Hoffman. He has been making world-class stringed instruments for more than 30 years and was the co-founder of Ithaca String Instruments. This guitar was hand-built and varnished in the finest traditions of the Italian Masters. Serial number 003, built between July 1992 and March 1993. These Florentine scrolled archtop guitars are extremely rare.

The 17-inch body and sides are made from American Walnut. The carved top is made from Sitka Spruce. The neck is constructed of air-dried American Walnut reinforced with graphite and fitted with a fully adjustable truss rod and ebony fingerboard. This produces an extremely stable and adjustable neck that enhances the tone and playability of the instrument. The oval-hole projects much better than f-hole tops. I have the original documentation and photographs of the guitar as it was being built. Original price: $5,000. New 17-inch Senecas start at $9,000.

https://reverb.com/item/3139889-d-s-hoffman-seneca-1993

 

[Chad]

There is not a single thing about that guitar I like.

 

[Coralkong]

That's a man who enjoys the finer things in life.

I don't much care for the guitar, though.
Looks unwieldy and uncomfortable to play.

 

[Guitar Heel]

Ouch.

 

[PunkKitty]

No.

 

[sunvalleylaw]

Looks like a dionysian day dream. Not my deal. But if you wish to eat grapes and drink wine, wearing a toga, whilst your servant plays you a tune, might be right up your ally.

 

[VoidTerraFirma]

It looks like a tumor.

 

[Deep Eddy]

Not a fan. I dislike the ornate inlays on the neck even more than the body shape.

I can't help but wonder why someone would go to the effort and expense to acquire an instrument such as this, and then sell it. Doesn't look like he needs the $$$.

 

[Chad]

It looks like a tumor.

 

[Lerxst]

That's something

 

[VoidTerraFirma]

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You are my soulmate.

 

[Coralkong]

Can we get some shots of the reef tank?

 

[ellengtrgrl]

Oooh, an acoustic archtop, and a round hole one to boot! Can I try it?

 

[GDSmithTX]

It looks like the Bob's Big Boy signature model

No thank you

 

[Dexter Inferno]

It's unique alright.

 

[Aahzz]

That is pretty damned hideous.

 

[Gary Blanchard]

Looks unwieldy and uncomfortable to play.

When you are right, you are right.

 

[jp_nyc]

Looks like a bad photoshop of a booteek jazz box.

 

[sleewell]

offensively ugly

 

[335clone]

There is no accounting for taste, of which the builder has none.