Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass 1980 - 1996

Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass 1980 - 1996

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Product Details

Product Specs

Brand
Model
  • 500/1 Violin Bass
Finish
  • Sunburst
Year
  • 1980 - 1996
Made In
  • Germany
Categories
Body Material
  • Maple
Body Shape
  • Violin
Colour Family
  • Brown
  • Sunburst
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Neck Material
  • Maple
Number of Frets
  • 20
Number of Strings
  • 4-String
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Pickup System
  • Passive
Right / Left Handed
  • Right-Handed
Wood Top Style
  • Plain

Overview

While the majority of 500/1s from the 1980s retained the "Blade" pickup, some were manufactured with Hofner's "Staple" pickup as well. The standard 500/1 remained in production until 1996, when it was discontinued in favor of reissues.

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