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Hofner 500/1 64 Violin Bass with Case

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500/1 64 Violin Bass with Case

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500/1 64 Violin Bass with Case
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The Hofner 500/1 violin bass was designed by Walter Hofner and launched at the Frankfurt Music Messe in 1956. It has since gone on to become one of the most recognisable electric bass guitars in the music world in terms of both looks and sound.

The Hofner 500/1 model has the slim profile neck. White celluloid neck binding distinguishes it from the other German made Hofner violin basses. The light weight of the fully hollow body will be appreciated after a long nights playing.

Features
• Hand made in Germany
• Left handed version
• Fully hollow body
• Includes Hofner case

Specifications
Model: H500/1-64-0
Body Top: Spruce
Back and Sides: Flame Maple
Binding: Black / White / Black
Neck Wood: Flame Maple / Beech / Flame Maple
Construction: Three Piece
Headstock Shape: Hofner Violin Bass
Neck Joint: Violin Bass Set Neck
Joint At: 16th Fret
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Scale: 30"/76cm
Nut Width: 42mm
Nut Material: Plastic
Number of Frets: 22
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Type: Hofner Fretted
Tuners: Single Nickel
Tailpiece: Hofner Trapeze Nickel
Pickguard: White Pearl
Pickup Neck: Hofner Staple Nickel
Pickup Bridge: Hofner Staple Nickel
Potentiometer Knobs: Gold Top
Electrics: Hofner Pearl Panel
Strings: Hofner Flat Wound

Q & A


Question: Does this come with a tweed case?
- asked on Nov 12, 2023
Answer: This bass does include a vintage style Hofner hard case. It is not described by Hofner as "tweed" but it does have a tweed-like appearance.
- answered by David Callender, Brantford, Ontario
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