Custom Hofner 500/1 Vintage '62 Electric Violin Bass - Sunburst w/OHSC

Hofner 500/1 Vintage '64 Electric Violin Bass in excellent condition. Made in Germany by Hofner. It has a beautiful sunburst antique brown sunburst finish on its spruce top and flame maple sides and back. The pickguard and bottom of the neck cap are a nice pearloid. The bass has a vintage feel with a medium action and flatwound strings yet is still easy to play. The frets are in excellent condition.

The 2 "Staple " pickups have an authentic tone. This bass plays nice and has a great tone (just like the tone you've heard on a lot of Beatles recordings)

Includes the nice, protective aluminum sided hard shell case and strap.

Weight:     5 lbs.   2 oz.

OVERVIEW

An iconic bass with a slim neck and warm, woody tone.

The Hofner H500/1 Vintage 1964 Violin Electric Bass Guitar has a slimmer neck profile than previous year models. White celluloid neck binding also distinguishes the V64 from the other German made violin basses. The light weight of the fully hollow body will be appreciated after a long night's playing. Includes Hofner case.

In 1956, Walter Hofner had an idea for a violin shaped semi-acoustic bass. Launched at that years Frankfurt Music Show, his idea revolutionized popular music and with continuous production from 1956 this bass is one of the few guitars available today that can trace it's origins back to the very beginning of rock 'n' roll.

Many players revere Hofner's Violin Bass as a legend because of its historical significance and its warm, woody, double-bass-like amplified tone. For a detailed chronology of the Violin Bass' role in the British Invasion, check out Backbeat Books Beatles Gear: All The Fab Four's Instruments From Stage To Studio (SKU#H64162). The Hofner Violin Bass is a unique instrument with a smooth, sweet sound and a playing ease that simply eludes most ordinary basses.

Includes case.

KEY FEATURES Authentic replica of the '64 model German spruce top White celluloid neck binding Flame maple back and sides 2-piece maple neck Rosewood fretboard Mother-of-pearl dots fretboard inlays 22 frets 30" scale length 1-5/8" nut width Hofner 72/20B Ebony Bridge with Movable Metal Saddles for Perfect Intonation and String Spacing Hofner 62/30 Trapeze Brass Tailpiece Hofner 65/36-P Floating Pearl Celluloid Pickguard 2 Hofner 511B "Staple" Humbucking Pickups Hofner A2-B Control Panel with 2V Volume Controls, 2 On/Off Switches, and Rhythm/Solo Switch for Volume Boost Nickel-plated hardware Antique-brown sunburst finish

Hofner 500/1 Vintage '62 Electric Violin Bass in excellent condition. It has a beautiful sunburst antique brown sunburst finish on its spruce top and flame maple sides and back. The pickguard and bottom of the neck cap are a nice pearloid. The bass has a vintage feel with a medium action and flatwound strings yet is still easy to play. The frets are in excellent condition.

The 2 "Staple " pickups have an authentic tone and the traditional 500/1 style tone controls let you dial the perfect sound for any tune. This bass plays nice and has a great tone (just like the tone you've heard on a lot of Beatles recordings)

Includes the nice, protective aluminum sided hard shell case and strap. Made in Germany.

Serial Number: E02256

Weight:     5 lbs.   2 oz.

 

Hofner's Iconic 1962 Violin Bass!

Paul McCartney first picked up a Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass in 1961, and by 1962 the Fab Four's bass player was fast on his way to turning this instrument into a staple of early rock. This Vintage '62 Violin Bass gives you the same amazing experience McCartney enjoyed when he first received his favorite Hofner, providing you with timeless sound, style, and playing comfort. Between its breathtaking flame maple and spruce construction and its classic Hofner Staple humbuckers, this Vintage '62 Violin Bass delivers the warm, woody, and vibrant sound that held down the back beat of the golden age of rock and roll.

Hofner Vintage '62 Violin Bass at a Glance: A spot-on re-creation of Hofner's famous '62 Violin Bass Hofner Staple humbuckers deliver classic bass guitar tone Hofner - creating fantastic stringed instruments since 1887 A spot-on re-creation of Hofner's famous '62 Violin Bass

By 1962, Paul McCartney's Violin Bass had become a permanent fixture on the Beatles' bandstand. What began as a conveniently symmetrical instrument that wouldn't look too awkward flipped upside down (to accommodate McCartney's left handedness) quickly turned into a major part of the Beatles' sound. This Vintage '62 Violin Bass captures the sound, spirit, and style of this legendary bass perfectly.

Hofner Staple humbuckers deliver classic bass guitar tone

Everyone knows that the biggest contributor to your tone is the set of pickups loaded in your instrument. The Staple humbuckers that come standard on the Vintage '62 Violin Bass are designed to provide you with the same vintage bass tone that put Hofner on the map, back in the early mid '60s. So, if you're looking for that iconic warm, woody, and almost acoustic tone, then you'll be thrilled with this Vintage '62 Violin Bass!

Hofner - creating fantastic stringed instruments since 1887

Karl Hofner sold his first violins in 1887, and the Hofner company has been hand-building exceptional instruments ever since. When Sir Paul McCartney purchased a 500/1 Violin Bass to use with The Beatles, Hofner became a household name amongst musicians worldwide. With a focus on top-notch craftsmanship and tone, you'll feel and hear the difference when you get the Vintage '62 Violin Bass in your hands.

Hofner Vintage '62 Violin Bass Features: A prefect re-creation of Hofner's '62 hollowbody electric bass Flame maple back and sides topped with spruce provide plenty of natural acoustic resonance 2-piece flame maple neck looks amazing and delivers phenomenal natural sustain Hofner Staple humbuckers deliver classic warm, woody, and almost acoustic-style tone Full set of traditional 500/1 style tone controls let you dial the perfect sound for any tune Hofner vintage strap and hardshell case includedExperience iconic Hofner sound and style with this Vintage '62 Violin Bass!

 

Product Specs

Condition:Very Good Make:Hofner Model:500/1 Vintage '62 Reissue Finish:Sunburst Categories:4-String Made In:Germany