Custom Rare Hofner 500/1-SB Vintage 64 125th anniversary Reissue made in Germany B-Stock & Tweed Case

This is near Mint Condition Never Been Played

The 1964 Hofner 500/1-64 reissue Violin Bass is a newer addition to the Hofner German reissue lineup.  It replaces the 63 reissue.  It's the same bass (same neck width) as a 63 with the addition of a bound neck which was used on the 64 H500/1 bass.  This bass features Sunburst Finish, German spruce top, Flamed maple back & sides, thin neck, Rosewood Bound fretboard. 30" scale. Two Hofner staple pickups. Case included.

Has a finish crack on top ( see last photo but it is hard to see )

Finish: Sunburst

Body

Wood Top: Spruce

Wood Back: Flame Maple

Wood Sides: Flame Maple

Centerblock: None

Neck

Wood: Flame Maple/Beech/Flame Maple

Fingerboard

Wood: Rosewood

Scale: 30"/76cm

Nut Width: 42mm

Number Of Frets: 22

Weight without case 5.10 lbs

Hardware

Pickup Neck: Hofner Staple Nickel

Pickup Bridge: Hofner Staple Nickel

Electrics: Hofner Pearl Panel

Strings: Hofner Flat Wound

This violin-shaped model is commonly referred to as the "Beatle bass."

With authentic details inspired by the original, the Hofner  Vintage Style Bass makes the legendary violin bass available to the rest of us.