1950s German archtop guitar, attributed to the Josef Sandner workshop (Isana / Espana).


Fully restored and optimized by Montréal Guitar, delivering a rich, full and balanced tone, perfectly suited for acoustic jazz, chord work and melodic playing.


Key features


- Right-handed guitar
- Solid spruce top
- Maple archtop body with cat-eye soundholes
- Maple neck with a comfortable vintage profile
- Dark wood fingerboard
- 24 3/4" scale length
- Approximately 6" radius
- Original floating bridge
- Period-correct Höfner Senator / Congress / President tuning machines


The Höfner tuning machines fitted on this instrument are highly sought-after vintage components, known for their significant standalone value on the vintage market.


Condition and tone


The guitar is now in A1 condition.


It offers excellent projection with a full, rich and articulate voice typical of high-quality 1950s European archtops.


Evaluated, fully restored and professionally set up by Montréal Guitar.
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