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Phil Weller

“It is good news. Better than I expected”: Höfner has been bought out after filing for bankruptcy – and will be backed by Thomann for a new era

Hofner Violin Bass.

After months of uncertainty, Höfner has been saved from bankruptcy after it was bought out by GEWA Music.

The German firm has Thomann as a major shareholder, and the two will now work together to give the legendary instrument maker a second life.

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