Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass 1963 - 1966

Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass 1963 - 1966

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Vintage Hofner 500/1 Bass 1964 - Sunburst
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If you know, you know. Sounds as authentic as Paul McCartneys signature recorded tone. strung with flat wound strings and ALL ORIGINAL. Dated via spec’s. Put it Between 1963 and 1965. Electronics function as expected. Action/intonation as sweet as you’d expect from this piece of history. Negotiable, but not stupid. Will not take less than $3500. Let the bidding begin…
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Product Specs

Brand
Model
  • 500/1 Violin Bass
Finish
  • Natural
  • Sunburst
Year
  • 1963 - 1966
Made In
  • Germany
Categories
Active / Passive Pickups
  • Passive Pickups
Active Preamp
  • No Preamp
Body Material
  • Maple
Body Shape
  • Violin
Color Family
  • Brown
  • Natural
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Neck Material
  • Maple
Number of Frets
  • 20
Number of Strings
  • 4-String
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Wood Top Style
  • Plain

Overview

In 1963, Hofner's "Staple" pickups were added to the 500/1. Paul McCartney's 1963 500/1 quickly became his primary bass, leaving his 1961 "Cavern" model as a backup before it was stolen from a studio closet.

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