Strawberry Switchblade strat copy from the '80s

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Strawberry Switchblade strat copy from the '80s

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Anyone recognise this guitar? As played circa 1984 by the guitarist from Strawberry Switchblade
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Hofner Galaxie 176?
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BearBoy wrote: Sun Aug 25, 2024 10:38 am Hofner Galaxie 176?
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Quite cool looking in red, I'm almost tempted to buy this one

http://reverb.com/uk/item/82073974-hof ... e-176-1963
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These have managed to go under the radar for decades, but they will eventually cost daft money. As far as I understand, they are quality, great sounding guitars. Jamie Hince of the Kills loves them
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Pretty sure I played one of these in Forsyth's in Manchester when I was on the hunt for my first "nice" (read: "not Squier) guitar. Liked it!

On a sidenote, there's a really good new local band who dress almost exactly like Strawberry Switchblade. Maybe I should actually listen to Strawberry Switchblade...