1972 Höfner 5000/1B Super Beatles Bass - Natural incl. original case.
Super rare 1972 Höfner 5000/1B in Natural, the "Deluxe version" of the famous Beatles Bass, all original and in excellent condition. There is some minor play-wear and the gold-plating of the hardware has faded a bit, the original frets are still in perfect shape. The active electronic with "Bass-boost" works fine and sounds great. Comes in a orig. black Höfner hardshell case with green lining.


Techn. details:

  • Semiacoustic doublebound, violin shaped maple body,
  • Solid arched spruce top,
  • Flamed maple sides and flamed- arched maple back,
  • 30" scale mapleneck,
  • Ebony fretboard w/ 22 frets,
  • Goldplated hardware,
  • 2x Höfner 152 "Bar-blade" pickups,
  • Volume, Tone, Boost, PU-select Switch,
  • Höfner onboard electronic w/boost switch,
  • Finish: Natural,
  • Perloid pickguard,
  • Original Höfner hardshell case.

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Listed7 years ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.learn more
Brand
Model
  • 5000/1B Super Beatles Bass
Finish
  • Natural
Year
  • 1972
Made In
  • Germany

GuitarPoint GmbH

Frankfurt, Germany
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