1970s Hoyer Special Nilmus sunburst

Good condition, 6,5/10, Made in Germany, has an aftermarket chrome Kent WC-50 pickup in the neck position, and volume/tone in the pickguard, lots of finish checking, worn frets, lots of wear, including original hardcase (with beige/green interior), Nilmus was a swedish shop and they had the extra logo with E N put on (Eric Nilssons Musikaffär, Eric Nilsson), more info: Originally the Hoyer Instrument company was established in 1874 by Joseph Hoyer (Arnold's grandfather). In 1945, Arnold Hoyer (died in 1967) did re-organization the company and continue to the releasing of instruments with top quarity. After Arnold's passing, his son, Walter had run the company in 1970s to 80s. Still the Hoyer brand is living in music instrument scene in Deutschland. Now the rights of HOYER has been belonged to the company called AMC, they fonded the HOYER-GUITARS (www.hoyer-guitars.com) brand and they released many variations of guitars: from high-end archtops (made by old-woods!) to the budget priced STUDENT-MODEL guitars manufactured in Asian factory.