1965-66 Hofner 500/1


This is a sweet vintage bass that we recently took in. It has some general cosmetic wear but is in good shape overall and plays great after a fresh in store setup. The only thing that isn't stock on the bass are the tuners but they are still period correct. The headstock/neck has been professionally repaired from a crack and the repair looks fantastic and has no issues. If you are looking for a great example of a vintage Hofner then this could be a fantastic find. Get it while it lasts!


FEATURES:


Body: Hollow, violin-shaped, maple with a spruce top.

Neck: Maple, bolt-on, with a "C" profile.

Fingerboard: Rosewood, with 20 frets.

Scale Length: 30 inches (762mm).

Pickups: Two Hofner Type 511 "Super staple" single-coil pickups.

Controls: Two volume knobs, two tone switches (bass and treble).

Bridge: Ebony floating bridge.

Hardware: Open-back tuning keys.

Weight: Generally around 4.8 lbs.

Electronics: "Solo" and "Rhythm" selector, "Bass" and "Treble" ON/OFF selector.


INCLUDES HARDSHELL CASE


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Listed2 months ago
ConditionFair (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • 500/1 Violin Bass
Finish
  • Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 1963 - 1966
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
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Active Preamp
  • No Preamp
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Body Shape
  • Violin
Number of Strings
  • 4-String
Number of Frets
  • 20

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