masterbuilt by Boris Dommenget
Begin your journey with the Saturn 23, a blend of legendary heritage and contemporary craftmanship combined with unique innovation & technology. Already a part of the guitar history.
The Star Club Legend
The Saturn 23 combining heritage with innovation, tradition & craftmanship with modern technology.
One gig, infinite possibilities.
Feel a real humbucker sound and through the unique replication of the magnetic fields of a humbucker as well as a single-coil you experience a no-compromise vintage singlecoil sound. A coil-wire specifically produced according to Dommenget's requirements does the rest.
A masterpiece of precision
The Duesenberg Radiator ist not only a masterpiece of a tremolo, it fits the Saturn 23 like a glove.
Unique technology & innovation
Two patented Dommenget Doublebuckers combined with the highly developed circuit expander system "The Brain" unleash a seemingly never-ending variety of sound.
Elegance & style
Emerald green lacquer laquer with a flip/flop goldburst in combination with mother-of-pearl diamond inlays make this guitar appear like a stage goddess.
High-end hardware made in Germany
Schaller locking machine tuners in its latest evolution — as in the past, Hopf and Schaller are a perfect match.
Finest woods & craftmanship
A mahogany center block embedded in a solid hand-carved alpine spruce top, a maple back and solid maple sides. Both, top and back are asymmetrically arched what requires the highest level of guitar-making skills. The one-piece mahogany neck features an ebony fretboard and guarantees optimal playability.
Experience elegance in every turn
High-quality nickel knobs and switches with decent weight for a soft and high-quality turning and shifting feel.
Unlock Your Musical Mastery with Saturn 23
Embrace the unparalleled quality of the Saturn 23. Click to own a legend in guitar craftsmanship – where every note resonates with excellence.
The Hopf / Dommenget Collaboration
Our collaboration with Boris Dommenget is no coincidence. It is a reunion. Boris, who is celebrated as one of the most talented guitarmakers, learned his craft from Hopf and brings with him a unique blend of tradition, passion and modernity.
Together, we are more than just a brand or a collaboration. We are a harmonious fusion of past and future, setting out with a shared vision: to elevate the German guitar-making legacy to unprecedented heights, carrying a storied brand into a new era.
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Gitarre & Bass 5/2024 | GITARRE & BASS (gitarrebass.de) - [ Hier zur portofreien Heftbestellung ]: "Die Hopf Saturn 23 ist eine großartige Gitarre, meisterhaft von Boris Dommenget auf der Design-Grundlage der Hopf 63 gebaut und mit all dem ausgestattet, was eine Boutique-Gitarre aus dem obersten Regal bieten muss - und mehr! Ausgesuchte Materialien wie die massiven Hölzer, die per fachkundiger Handarbeit in Form gebracht werden, wie die patentierten Pickups, die authentische Humbucker- und Singlecoil-Sounds ermöglichen, und wie die von Dommenget entwickelte Schaltung mit The Brain als Kern, die vielfältigste Klangmöglichkeiten zur Verfügung stellt. Dass die Hopf Saturn 23 sich dann auch noch superb spielen lässt, hervorragend aussieht und extrem souveräne Sounds abliefert, ist die Kirsche auf dieser Torte [...]"