Hofner 500/1 Beatle Bass - 1968, Made in Germany with Hofner authentication, Sunburst finish, Rosewood fingerboard with binding, maple neck, Pearloid control panel and pickguard, OSHC.Authentication: In November 2007 pictures and descriptions of this bass guitar were provided to the Hofner factory in Hagenau, Germany. Mr. Michael Naglav provided a written response that stated: “Thanks for the photos, your Hofner 500/1 was made in 1968.  The 513 pickups are from 1967, also the pickguard is younger, and your bass has the enlarged switchboard from 1968."

Specs:· Double-bound, violin-shaped body in sunburst finish.·

Body Style: Semi-hollow body.·

Wood Composition: Maple body, Spruce top, Rosewood fingerboard.·

Design Elements: Bound body, glued-in neck, two pickups, dot inlays, three tone switches and two control knobs.·

Carved spruce top with nickel trapeze tailpiece & adjustable ebony bridge.·

Pearloid pickguard & control plate.·

Rounded maple neck with nicely aged cream binding & black side-dots. Neck is straight.·

Beautiful dark rosewood fingerboard with mother of pearl dot inlays.

· Frets are in great shape normal wear.· Closed-back tuners are in good working condition.·

Hofner "blade" pickups with large black bezels.·

Dual volume controls with "tea cup" knobs. Rhythm/Solo, Bass & Treble switches·

Original 1968 Hofner 500/1 hard-shell case· Documented as made in 1968 by Michael Naglav from Hofner Guitars, Hagenau Germany

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Listed4 months ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • 500/1 Violin Bass
Finish
  • Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 1968
Made In
  • Germany
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Color Family
  • Brown
Body Material
  • Maple
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active / Passive Pickups
  • Passive Pickups
Neck Material
  • Maple
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Active Preamp
  • No Preamp
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Body Shape
  • Violin
Number of Strings
  • 4-String
Pickup Configuration
  • SS
Number of Frets
  • 20

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