Custom Höfner Violin Bass Modell 500/1-63-SB 2003 Antique Sunburst

The 500/1 violin bass was developed by Walter Höfner and presented to the public at the Frankfurt Musikmesse in 1956. Not only its design but also its distinctive sound contribute to the high recognition value of this classic. As it was 50 years ago, this instrument is still manufactured by hand in Höfner-Werkstätten in Hagenau. This bass has been produced in the year 2003!

  Handmade in Germany

    Body: flamed maple
    Cover: selected German spruce
    Neck: 3-piece flamed maple neck
    Fingerboard: rosewood
    Frets: 22
    Length: 760 mm
    Pickup: 2 x Höfner H511B "Staple Humbucking" pickup
    Color: Antique brown Sunburst
    Incl Vintage case