HOFNER  HCT500/1 BLACK BEATLE BASS GUITAR.. INCLUDES A HARD SHELL CASE

Recreating the style of the 1964 version, it features 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. 

Pickguard and Control plate are Yellowed Pearl like the German ones

Specifications

* laminate Spruce top (like the originals)
* laminate FLAME 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 & Tea Cup Knobs
2 circuit breakers, Rhythm/Solo switches for volume Boost.
* Black finish.
Strings are Hofner Round Wound
Color is High Gloss Black

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.  

A Hofner Hard Shell Case is Included

Guitar is set up and ready to play;
If you would like more information contact us through the item.
Thank You
Barry Clark Music

Tomah WI