Höfner 520 1960s from 333 € - Refurbished with a 30-Day Free Trial

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Refurbed products are more sustainable and up to 40% cheaper compared to a new device. Your trusted refurbed product comes with a minimum 12-month warranty and a 30-day free returns policy, with no questions asked.

Höfner 520 1960s - Description

The Höfner 520 1960s acoustic guitar stands out for its lightweight design (1.25 kg), which makes long playing sessions and carrying it to gigs or rehearsals comfortable and effortless. Crafted in Germany, this vintage guitar combines traditional materials that shape its warm, clear sound and smooth playability.

This guitar suits singer-songwriters and acoustic players who value a classic tone and prefer a comfortable instrument for both stage and studio use. Its build invites expressive fingerpicking as well as strumming, making it a versatile choice for various musical styles.

Key features and benefits:

Spruce top: Offers a bright and resonant sound that projects well, helping your music carry in small venues or casual jam sessions.
Rosewood fingerboard with 18 frets: Provides a smooth playing surface and comfortable reach, supporting precise finger movements and chord transitions.
Nut width of 43 mm: Gives a balanced string spacing that works well for players who use both fingerstyle and flatpicking techniques.
Light signs of use, cosmetic only: Maintains the guitar’s visual character without affecting its sound quality or playability.

Choosing this guitar supports a more sustainable choice by extending the life of a quality musical instrument. Instead of new production, you invest in a vintage piece with character and history.

A day with the Höfner 520 1960s might start with warming up on the smooth rosewood fingerboard before writing new songs or practising favourite tunes. Its lightweight body means it won’t weigh you down during long rehearsals or spontaneous outdoor sessions.

Q&A:

Q: Does the guitar handle frequent tuning changes well? A: Yes, its solid German craftsmanship ensures stable tuning, so you can switch styles or keys without hassle.

Q: Is it suitable for beginners? A: The comfortable nut width and lightweight design make it accessible for players still building finger strength.

Q: How does it perform unplugged? A: The spruce top provides clear, vibrant acoustic tone that fills the room naturally.

In summary, the Höfner 520 1960s offers a reliable, comfortable playing experience with classic tonal qualities. Its light signs of use are purely cosmetic, leaving the sound and playability intact. It comes with a warranty and a return policy, giving you peace of mind while making a more sustainable choice for your music.

The refurbed Process

Every refurbed device is refurbished in up to 40 steps — taking it from used to like new again. Here are 5 key steps:

1. Supplier buys pre-loved tech

Deleting the data from used electronic devices

2. Data cleanse

3. Swap of faulty parts

Polishing the exterior of used electronics

4. External preparation

Refurbisher sells the devices through refurbed marketplace

5. Sold via refurbed

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What is refurbed?

Refurbed is an online marketplace for refurbished electronics. All refurbed Höfner 520 1960s function like new, but are much cheaper. How is that the case? Once sourced, experts put our products through an up to 40-step refurbishment process to ensure that all products work and look like new. This results in us offering better value products that are also more sustainable.

Why should I buy my Höfner 520 1960s from refurbed?

refurbed Höfner 520 1960s are great value, at up to 40% cheaper than new. Equally as important is trust. We give you a minimum 12-month warranty on each device and a 30-day free trial period, during which you can return for a full refund. This means you save money, and get to test the device to make sure it works perfectly for you.

Why are refurbed Höfner 520 1960ss so cheap?

Every refurbed partner is specialised in certain brands. They mostly buy exhibit and corporate phones in large quantities at low prices. Their specialisation makes the renewal processes very efficient, resulting in 100% renewed products that are up to 40% cheaper than new devices.

What exactly do the product grades mean?

refurbed Höfner 520 1960ss work like new devices and therefore have no functional limitations. The visual condition of the devices can be selected based on your needs. What are the visual categories?

Premium (AA-Grading)
Premium Höfner 520 1960ss are visually identical to new, with no visible signs of wear or use. No scratches, scuffs, dents, or blemishes on the body or screen.
Excellent (A-Grading)
Excellent Höfner 520 1960ss have no dents, scratches or signs of wear visible from a distance of 30cm - neither on the body nor on the display.
Very Good (B-grading)
Very Good Höfner 520 1960ss may have minimal dents, scratches or wear on the body that can be seen from 30cm away. There may be micro-scratches on the display/screen, but these are not visible when the display is on.
Good (C-Grading)
Good Höfner 520 1960ss have visible signs of use such as scratches and/or dents on the body. There may be micro-scratches on the display/screen, but these are not visible when the display is switched on.

How does the 30-day free trial work?

If you want to return your product for any reason, you can return it free of charge within 30 days. To do so, contact our partner directly via your refurbed account and let them know that you would like to exchange or return your device. You will receive a free return label from our partner by email or in your refurbed account. Alternatively, you can contact our refurbed customer service. We will be happy to help you and contact our partner.

What are my warranty terms?

We offer a minimum 12-month warranty on all refurbed Höfner 520 1960s. This covers all/any technical defects might occur during this period, and are not caused by your own fault.

Examples are:
- The device can no longer be switched on.
- The unit cannot find a network.
- The loudspeaker does not work.

The battery is also covered by the warranty. A distinction is made between wear and tear and technical defects. Technical defects are covered by the warranty and are characterised by abnormal behaviour. Abnormal behaviour could be, for example, that the device can only be charged up to 40%.

How can refurbed guarantee the quality of your Höfner 520 1960s?

Only professional and certified partners are allowed to offer their electronic products via refurbed. We ensure this with ongoing quality tests and constant monitoring. Our partners are all located within the EU. This allows us to guarantee fast delivery times and optimal contact to always perform our best.

Which environmental protection projects do we invest in?

We have planted over 6.6 million trees since our foundin, and we are very proud! We realised that planting trees alone does not tackle all of the environmental issues we a passionate about, however. That's why we now also support projects that
- restore landscapes — ecosystems are repaired and jobs are created, including tree planting along the way
- remove carbon from the atmosphere and store it permanently
- recycle electronic waste and reuse materials

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