Höfner Factory

The history of manufacturing Höfner guitars and basses dates back to 1887. The company was founded by Karl Höfner, an apprentice of violin maker Anton Schaller. 1. Höfner Schönbach Factory (1887-1945) Before its association with Höfner, Schönbach (now Luby in the Czech Republic) was already renowned for its luthiers and stringed instrument manufacturers. The town’s … Read more