This is a vintage 1984 Hofner 500/1 1964-1984 Violin "Beatle Bass" to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Beatles arriving in the USA. The bass has all of the specs you want from a Hofner bass; the hollow construction, easy-playing narrow neck and their electronics/pickups. The anniversary truss rod cover seems to have been replaced with a standard cover over the years. The bass has some finish cracks that aren't structural but do run the length of the body, and there's some separation on the binding in the treble side waist.
  • Hollowbody Electric Bass
  • 4 lbs, 13 oz.
  • .840" Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
  • .980" Neck Thickness at 12th Fret
  • Sunburst Finish
  • Spruce Top and Hollow Flame Maple Body
  • Maple Neck
  • Rosewood Fretboard
  • 30" Scale Length
  • 1-5/8" Nut Width
  • 22 Frets
  • Hofner Pickups with On/Off and Solo/Rhythm Switches
  • Ebony Bridge

Includes: Original Case

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Listed2 months ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • 500/1 1964– 20th Anniversary Violin Bass
Finish
  • Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 1984
Number of Strings
  • 4-String

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