I would say it isn't. Still plays a beauty though.
The fretboard is so rinky dinky and I have found it does (sub, aswell as consciously) get you plodding like Macca.
My only jibe is the finish of the wood and the headstock could be a bit more Hofner like but for that money what do you expect?
I compromised and I get both looks and sound. When someone wants to start paying me proper money for my Beatle performances then I may consider a 62 re-issue Hofner. Until then, this little beast is doin fine.