In the beginning of 2009, Michael Valentin (owner of the Roger Super Cutaway on the ROGER page) gave me a great pictures of HOPF / 320SL Red Sunburst version - Thanks Michael and
sorry for my late update.... On the above text, i mentioned that this would be a kind of COPY of Artur Lang Archtop by Gustav Glassl,
but honestly said, it's not sure... Some differeces were appeared ; the Red 12th Inlay on the fingerboard, no Truss rod, and sure, the original red sunburst finish!
Michael also gave me his impressions about this beauty red archtop, Here tis;
This Hopf 320L is fine example of a very balanced sounding archtop. It has clear trebles, a lucid bass, it sounds actually a bit metallic
and warm at the same time. Very responsive with rather long sustain. A pretty loud guitar, but what is to expect from a 44cm (17.5 inch) wide body...
The condition is remarkable, glossy unchecked finish in a deep redburst, select spruce top with flamed maple back and sides.
The pickguard is missing and the bridge has been messed with, the rest is original.
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