{"product_id":"1981-hondo-hl-5f","title":"1981 Hondo HL-5F","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\" id=\"p-rc_5449ba2b8923f425-31\"\u003eWhile Hondo is often remembered for their entry-level bolt-on models of the 1970s, the turn of the decade marked a serious step up in production quality. \u003cspan class=\"citation-36 citation-end-36\"\u003eIntroduced as part of their upper-tier offerings, the HL-5F - affectionately known as the \"Fatboy\", was Hondo's ambitious take on the legendary Gibson L-5.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This 1981 example in a striking blonde Natural finish is a fantastic testament to that era, offering a proper, full-sized archtop experience with plenty of vintage charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eLiving up to its \"Fatboy\" moniker, the HL-5F features a deep, full-hollow body constructed with a beautifully figured maple top, back, and sides. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_5449ba2b8923f425-32\"\u003eThe guitar comes equipped with a pair of humbuckers, serving up everything from smoky, rolled-off neck jazz tones to a snappy, articulate bite in the bridge position. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThis 1981 model is in very good condition, It shows honest signs of use, including some light surface scratches and play wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis guitar has been given a full service by our luthiers at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevintageinstrumentworkshop.com\/\" title=\"Vintage Instrument Workshop\"\u003eVintage Instrument Workshop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and includes a 1 year warranty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No.Tom Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56961654718842,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/1189\/files\/1981HondoHL-5F_37cd3f0a-d52a-48eb-bf79-1518f721e3b4.jpg?v=1781020970","url":"https:\/\/notomguitars.com\/products\/1981-hondo-hl-5f","provider":"No.Tom Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}