A limited edition bass from Hofner, hand made in Germany
Handmade in Germany
The Hofner 500/1 violin bass was designed by Walter Höfner and launched at the Frankfurt Musikmesse in 1956. It has since gone on to become one of the most recognisable electric bass guitars in the music world in terms of both looks and sound.
Founded in 1887, Höfner's comprehensive range of guitars draws on the firms long-standing success making precision string instruments for musicians. The Beatles' Sir Paul McCartney has played a Hofner Violin Bass since 1961 and continues to do so today. The company's superb attention to detail and stylish design has inspired musicians in rock, jazz and all genres for decades. Despite changes over more than 130 years the company is still very much a family firm with strong values for customers and for high quality musical instruments.
Specifications
- 1Top Wood: Spruce
- 2Back and Sides: Flame maple
- 3Neck Joint: Set Neck
- 4Fingerboard: Rosewood
- 5Scale Length: 30''
- 6Number of Frets: 22
- 7Bridge: Ebony
- 8Pickups: Hofner Vintage
- 9Includes Hofner Hard Case
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| Condition | B-Stock (Used) B-Stock items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder, but have been opened, blemished, or used in some manner.Learn more |
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