This is a Brand New RIGHT HANDED
HOFNER HCT500/1 CONTEMPORARY Series BEATLE BASS GUITAR..
Custom Modified
HAS
Genuine Hofner H65/36RH Made in Germany Pickguard
Genuine Hofner HA2B-PC Made in Germany Control Panel
Genuine Hofner H69/8 Strap Buttons - Cream Plastic
Plain Truss Rod Cover
Genuine LaBella 760FHB2 Flatwound Short Scale Bass Strings Made in USA
Recreating the style of the 1964 version, but has 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.
* German Hofner control panel with 2- 250k volume pots,
2 circuit breakers, Rhythm/Solo switches for volume Boost.
* Sunburst finish.
Strings are LaBella 760FHB2 Flat Wound
A Hard Shell Case is $109 Extra If you want it ( no extra shipping Continental USA ) let me know and I will add it to the total before you buy it.
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.
Message us through the item with any questions.
Barry Clark Music
Tomah WI. Read less