The Buddy Holly Center is thrilled to announce the addition of the Hofner “President” Guitar to the Buddy Holly Gallery. The Hofner guitar, serial #2559, was purchased by Buddy Holly in London during the early part of the British tour in March of 1958. Comedian Des O’Conner, who toured with Buddy Holly and the Crickets throughout the UK, stated that Buddy bought the guitar for song writing and practice at the Maurice Plaquet Music Store in West London. At the end of the tour, Buddy made a gift of the guitar to Des O’Connor. The Hofner “President” Guitar is on loan courtesy of the Buddy Holly Educational Foundation.
(Press release from City of Lubbock)