1978 Hoffman Guitars Minneapolis Minnesota Double Neck Guitar 12 Strings

This is a rare, handcrafted Hoffman Guitars double-neck, built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and stamped “Hoffman Guitars by Beaty” on the headstocks. Hoffman guitars were never mass-produced, they were built one at a time by a Minnesota luthier whose work was rooted in quality, experimentation, and player-focused design. This double-neck is a perfect example of that mindset, it’s bold, functional, and unapologetically cool.

Both necks play smoothly up and down with a solid, confident feel, and the necks are straight.  The rosewood fretboards feel broken-in and comfortable, making it surprisingly easy to jump between necks without fighting the instrument. Whether you’re using this for studio work, live performance, or pure inspiration, it’s a guitar that invites creativity rather than getting in the way.

Tonally, this thing delivers. The dual humbucker (generic humbuckers with no name on them) layout gives you everything from thick, sustaining leads to punchy, articulate rhythm tones, and having two fully independent necks opens up musical territory you just can’t reach with a standard guitar. It’s the kind of instrument that sparks ideas the moment you plug it in, and you’ll find yourself writing parts because the guitar is sitting in your hands.

Visually, it’s a stunner. The figured top has a deep, organic grain that looks even better in person, paired with classic hardware and a layout that feels purposeful, not gimmicky. This isn’t a novelty double-neck, it’s a serious instrument built to be played.

Guitars like this don’t come around often, especially from small, regional builders like Hoffman. Once it’s gone, there’s no easy way to replace it. If you’ve ever wanted a truly unique, American-made double-neck that delivers both tone and inspiration, this is one you’ll be very glad you bought, and even happier every time you pick it up and play it.

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