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Description

The Hopf Telstar Standard is a solid body electric guitar that marries classic design with modern craftsmanship, making it an enticing choice for both seasoned players and budding guitarists. This electric guitar is known for its distinctive sound quality, thanks to its carefully selected tonewoods and precision electronic components. The Telstar Standard offers a versatile sonic palette, allowing musicians to explore everything from crisp highs to rich, resonant lows.

Its sleek body design ensures comfort during long practice sessions or live performances, while the neck is crafted for optimal playability, offering a smooth and responsive feel. The Telstar Standard is equipped with high-output pickups, ensuring that each note is delivered with clarity and power, whether you're playing rock, blues, or jazz. The hardware is robust, designed to withstand the rigors of frequent gigging and the demands of studio recording.

Whether you're looking to enhance your sound in the studio or bring new energy to your live shows, the Hopf Telstar Standard is built to inspire and elevate your musical journey. Its combination of classic aesthetics and modern reliability makes it a standout choice for electric guitar enthusiasts.

Key Features:

  • Solid body construction for enhanced durability
  • High-output pickups for powerful, clear sound
  • Sleek, ergonomic body design for player comfort
  • Precision-crafted neck for smooth playability
  • Versatile tone control for a wide range of musical styles
  • Robust hardware designed for longevity and reliability
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1960s Hopf Telstar Standard Guitar Demo

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1960s Hopf Telstar Standard Guitar Demo

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1965 Hopf Telstar Standard

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See how Lee Ranaldo uses Hopf Telstar Standard

Lee Ranaldo

Singer, Guitarist

Sonic Youth

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On Sonic Youth's website it says:

"Used by Lee: 1996 1996 -- DAADDA (Junkie's Promise) NOTES:

It's been confirmed that this odd guitar, manufactured for Lee by Tim Knight of Guitar Castle in Salem, Oregon, was used on Junkie's Promise. This guitar was touring with the Sensational Fix exhibit. Gauges: .048 .036 .026 .017 .017 .014 Red body 2 single coils Rosewood fretboard 2 switches for each pickup 2 knobs Silver pickguard Torn flower sticker"

See how Nels Cline uses Hopf Telstar Standard

Nels Cline

Guitarist

Wilco

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Verified via YouTube

Another guitar in Nels Cline's eclectic collection is at 1960's Hopf Telstar Standard. According to Cline, "It's very luxurious of me to be able to play these guitars live," Cline says at (11:50). "I record with these guitars quite often for their weird tonal qualities and not bring them out on tour...but now of course with Wilco I'm completely enabled."

See how Erik Bickerstaffe uses Hopf Telstar Standard

Erik Bickerstaffe

Singer, Guitarist

Loathe

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It is actually a Hopf Telstar Green Transparent.

Found In a Instagram story posted by Feisal, which seems like they have purchased new instruments. Later reposted by Erik.

See how Alain Croubalian uses Hopf Telstar Standard

Alain Croubalian

Singer, Guitarist

Dead Brothers

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He uses a tuned Hopf Telstar in a concert in Zurich

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