Otwin Model 80/5 1960's (1961) gitarr med Stauffer headstock

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Om du bara ska äga en enda Otwin-gitarr, då är det den här du ska ha! ☺️👍 Sällsynt modell 80/5, tillverkad i Tyskland 1961 i utmärkt skick i Stauffer-stil med två hål i varje stämskruv. 😍 Gitarren skickas med rikliga mängder bubbelplast och annat skyddsmaterial, vilket garanterar en helt säker transport. (Reflektionerna på gitarren kommer från en lampa i bakgrunden) Otwin guitars were founded in 1886 by Franz Otto Windisch in Schilbach, Germany, later becoming a prominent East German maker of high-quality archtop guitars, violins, and early electric models until 1973. Known for lightweight, solid-wood construction, they were influenced by American designs before being absorbed by VEB Musima. Key History and Details Founder: Franz Otto Windisch (born 1866), a former violin maker, started the business at age 20. Location & Growth: Originally in Schilbach, the main factory moved to Schöneck in 1903, expanding to up to 120 employees. Production Style: Known for high-quality, handcrafted, and later factory-produced instruments (solid woods, spruce tops, maple back/sides). The "Otwin" Name: Derived from Otto Windisch. Other brand names used included Owi, Owophone, and OW. Key Era (1950s-1960s): Produced desirable archtop guitars (like the Melodie, Sonor, and Olymp models) often featuring unique split f-holes and, unusual for the region, glued-in necks without a zero fret.