Orpheus Hebros mid 70s - Red Burst

Orpheus Hebros Thinline Bass (made in Bulgaria in the 1970s). Short Scale 30".
An iconic Eastern Bloc model, completely redesigned and upgraded by a professional luthier into a true studio and stage instrument, offering both vintage and modern tones along with excellent playing comfort.Body, Woodwork & Aesthetics

• Original Base: Semi-hollow body with F-holes and original woodwork preserved to maintain its authentic vintage charm. 6lbs.
• Frets: Original frets fully serviced with a professional fret leveling (planimetry) and polishing.
• Original Finish: Stabilized original finish with heavy checking, giving it a stunning natural "Relic" look.
• Custom Armrest: An elegant rosewood armrest/pickguard has been added. It provides a unique touch while neatly hiding old screw holes from a previous left-handed conversion.
• Neck Angle: Neck pitch/angle corrected for optimal action and playability.
• Neck Joint: Custom bolt-on modification/mount to drastically improve neck stability.

High-Quality Hardware Upgrades

• Tuners: Upgraded to vintage German Framus tuners, offering excellent tuning stability (far superior to the original ones).
• Bridge: Genuine Hofner bridge installed for optimal vibration transfer and a classic retro look.
• Tailpiece: Custom-made tailpiece.
• Nut: Custom-designed and hand-carved by the luthier.

Boutique Custom Electronics & Pickups
The rudimentary original electronics have been replaced with a high-end, versatile, and completely silent configuration:

• Pickups: Custom hand-wound Humbucker set by Crel Pickups (mini-humbucker format / Hofner style, Overwound, Alnico V). They deliver a warm, woody, and defined tone that perfectly complements the semi-hollow character.
• Controls:
• • 1 Volume for the neck pickup
  • 1 Volume for the bridge pickup
  • Push-Pull option on one volume pot to switch the pickups to series wiring (providing a massive output boost with a very fat and powerful sound)
  • 1 Master Tone
  • Standard 1/4" (6.35 mm) output jack (goodbye original DIN socket!)

Playability & Setup

• Fully serviced, set up, and intonated.
• Strung with a fresh set of Fender Flatwound strings (50 gauge), perfect for getting that deep, round, and typically 1960s "thump" bass sound.

A unique bass with an irresistible look, combining the soul of European vintage gear with the reliability of a high-end modern instrument.Careful and secure shipping guaranteed.