The Hoyer company was founded in 1874 and produced a wide range of good to high quality solid body, semi-hollow body, and archtop guitars, with some emphasis on the later during the 1960s. During the early 1970s, there was some production of solidbodied guitars with an emphasis on classic American designs.
The Hoyer trademark was re-introduced in the 1990s with the cheerful "A Legend is Back!" motto. Martin Ritter's firm Ritter Brands Ltd. purchased the Hoyer guitar brand name and trademarks in 2009. At the 2010 Summer NAMM Show, Hoyer launched the new USA Hoyer Electric Guitar collection. For more information, visit Hoyer's website or contact them directly.
Instruments currently produced. Previously produced in West Germany from the late 1950s through the late 1980s. Distributed by Ritter USA LLC in New York, NY.