Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass 1967 - 1979

Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass 1967 - 1979

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Product Details

Product Specs

Brand
Model
  • 500/1 Violin Bass
Finish
  • Natural
  • Sunburst
Year
  • 1967 - 1979
Made In
  • Germany
Categories
Active / Passive Pickups
  • Passive
Active Preamp
  • No
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
  • SS
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Wood Top Style
  • Plain

Overview

Hofner added "Blade" pickups to the 500/1 in 1967. These pickups would remain the primary pickup of the 500/1 until the end of its standard production run in 1996.

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