Hofner HCT-500/1L-BK Left Handed BLACK Contemporary Violin Beatle Bass with Tea Cups

This is a Brand New LEFT HANDED BLACK

HOFNER  HCT500/1 CONTEMPORARY BEATLE BASS GUITAR.. Has a nice Vintage look
WITH Reissue Genuine Hofner Tea Cup Knobs
And  Genuine Hofner Round Wound Strings

Recreating the style of the 1964 version, the SB and the BK versions feature a sustain block inside the body to give modern, deep-resonating bass sounds while still retaining the original Hofner Beatles bass sound.
With a short scale of 30″ and the small violin bass body it is one of greatest electric bass guitars ever made. 

Specifications

* laminate Spruce top (like the originals)
* laminate Maple Body (like the originals)
* internal sustain block to increase feedback rejection
*fingerboard with 22 frets.
* Original Höfner HS11B ‘Staple-Top’ pick-ups.
* 76 mm short scale length.
* 42 mm saddle width.
* Nickel plated hardware.
* Vintage vibe Hofner control panel with 2 volume controls,
2 circuit breakers, Rhythm/Solo switches for volume Boost.
* Sunburst finish.
Strings are Hofner Round Wound
Does not include a Case or Gig Bag

This violin-shaped model is commonly referred to as the "Beatle bass."

With authentic details inspired by the original, the Hofner  Vintage Style Bass makes the legendary violin bass available to the rest of us.

Don't get the idea that this a just a "nowhere man" look-alike. This quality instrument features a spruce top and beautiful flamed maple back and sides.

The semi-hollow body and set neck will give you the warm, round tone you expect from the violin bass.  

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Barry Clark Music
Tomah WI.