Mudcat Café message #2711631

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Thread #61382 Message #2711631
Posted By: Richard Bridge
29-Aug-09 - 03:05 PM
Thread Name: why is a guitar called a thinline?
Subject: RE: why is a guitar called a thinline?

I think it started with Hofner. In about 1963/4 the Hofner Senators reduced in body depth. Next I think came the Hofner Verithins that looked rather like a 335. I think the Gibson 335s were later.