Hofner HF15 Classic Series Guitar

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Description

The Hofner HF15 Classic Series Guitar is a full size nylon string classical designed for committed beginners and developing players who want dependable tone and an easy playing feel. It offers a clear, musical voice with enough warmth for melody and accompaniment, while staying articulate for study pieces and ensemble parts. Intonation is tidy across the fingerboard, helping new chords and scales sound convincing from the first week. With traditional body proportions and a comfortable neck profile, it feels familiar in lessons and at home, and its light, balanced weight encourages longer practice without fatigue.

The HF15 is crafted with a responsive spruce soundboard partnered with stable mahogany back and sides, supported by traditional fan bracing that promotes projection and balance. Smooth fretwork, a well cut nut and saddle, and quality machine heads keep the action comfortable and tuning steady, so progress is not held back by the instrument. Compared with a typical Student 1 guitar, you get a livelier top that speaks quickly at low volume, cleaner separation of notes, and a more consistent factory setup. The result is a guitar that feels more refined, sustains longer, and invites better technique from day one.

Built around the dimensions teachers expect, the HF15 suits UK curriculum and grade work with a standard 650 mm scale and a 52 mm nut that supports accurate right hand spacing. The satin finish feels fast and resists glare under classroom lights, while also hiding minor marks from transport between lessons. It is robust enough for school departments and peripatetic use, yet light enough for younger learners to manage confidently. With dependable tuning, an inviting tone and straightforward maintenance, it makes daily practice rewarding and represents excellent value for students stepping beyond a first guitar without stretching the budget.

Features

Classic series tone and response

A responsive spruce top paired with a mahogany body and traditional fan bracing gives the HF15 a balanced, musical voice. Notes speak easily at low volume for practice yet carry with pleasing projection when you need to be heard in a small ensemble or classroom.

Comfortable neck and action

The neck profile sits naturally in the hand and the carefully dressed frets feel smooth under the fingers. A well cut nut and saddle help keep the action consistent along the fingerboard, making clean chord shapes and accurate melody work easier from the start.

Stable tuning hardware

Quality machine heads operate smoothly for precise tuning and help the guitar hold pitch reliably between sessions. The slotted headstock provides a secure string path, reducing slippage and giving confidence during lessons and practice.

Built for lessons and grades

With a standard 650 mm scale and 52 mm nut spacing, the HF15 supports correct right hand position and fingerstyle technique expected in UK tuition and grade exams. The satin finish is easy to care for and resists marks from regular school or home use.

Specifications

Size 4/4 full size
Top Spruce
Back and Sides Mahogany
Fingerboard Walnut
Scale Length 650 mm
Nut Width 52 mm
Finish Natural satin
Strings Nylon, factory fitted
Included Guitar only
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