The Deluxe Series was introduced in 1981, essentially replacing the Standard Series as Hondo's main lineup. In fact, many Standard Series models carried over unchanged. However, new models marked a significant step forward in quality, thanks to techniques learned from working with Japanese manufacturers Tokai and Matsumoku. 1982-1983 saw a massive increase in the number of models offered and the introduction of the Deluxe Series Mark II to distinguish the higher end models. The remaining higher end models moved to the Revival Series in 1984. The Deluxe Series was phased out by 1985, with remaining models moving to the Fame Series and Formula 1 Series.
All Deluxe Series models were made in Korea by Samick.
Models[]
1982 "Maiden Voyage" ad featuring Deluxe Series H-935 BS
- H-65
- H-66
- H-68
- H-710 (LP style)
- H-711 (LP style)
- H-727 (LP style)
- H-730 (LP style)
- H-731 (LP style)
- H-732 (LP style)
- H-734 (SG style)
- H-737 (LP style)
- H-740 (LP style)
- H-745 (LP style)
- H-748 (LP style)
- H-752 (Vantage style)
- H-757 (Tele style)
- H-758 (Strat style)
- H-760 (Strat style)
- H-761 (Strat style)
- H-766 (V style)
- H-767 (V style)
- H-768 (V style)
- H-775 (Star style)
- H-777 (Star style)
- H-779 (Explorer style)
- H-780 (Explorer style)
- H-781 (Explorer style)
- H-785 (Bich style)
- H-794 (L-5 style)
- H-808
- H-830 (P-Bass style)
- H-831 (P-Bass style)
- H-835 (P-Bass style)
- H-840 (Jazz bass style)
- H-860 (V style bass)
- H-870 (P-Bass style)
- H-880 (Explorer style bass)
- H-930 (Eagle style)
- H-935 (335 style)
- H-937 (Fusion style)
- HDS-945 (335 style)
- HDS-947 (Fusion style)
- HD-990 (LP style)
- HD-999 (LP style)