Custom Hofner Beatle bass 1966 McCartney finish

As promised I have added more pics.   PLEASE NOTE, Upon Checking some websites I have determined that this is  a mid year 66 model based on the pot codes, the larger control panel and enlarged Pick up frames which came out in 65.   This guitar is in very nice condition. The Binding is perfect.  The neck joint is tight and has never been removed.    Tuning pegs in excellent shape.  Chrome on pick ups very shiny.  A little tarnishing on the Trapeze tailpiece.   A few minor scuffs on the back but no belt buckle rash.  Back photo has glare that is not buckle rash.  Really close to perfect.   Top is very nice but has the typical Hofner finish checking which follows the grain of the Spruce top.   Finish on the Maple sides and back all near perfect.  But not dinged up like so many of these 64 to 66 Beatle basses.   Everything works exactly as intended.  Strings are Hofner style Flat Wound.  Action is beautiful and the sound is that woody String Bass sound that only a Hofner produces.     Neck is almost flawless front and back.  Headstock has a chip on the top side between the 3rd and 4th string tuner.  I have not attempted to repair that as original is always best. This 66 has the Raised Plastic HOFNER logo Like Paul McCartney's in great condition.   The reissues have painted logo.   Case is pretty beat with what appears to be the black vinyl or whatever the case exterior is coated with  worn off pulled off by maybe tape in places.   Handle is loose on one end.     I have never gigged with this bass as I bought it as a collectable.   I do gig with a Hofner 64 "club" bass.  which is also amazing.    Short scale if you are not familiar with these Basses.  So easy to play, you will love it. Made in "West Germany"   Hollow Body so it's very light, under 5 lbs I think.   Bass has two volume Controls one for the neck pick up and one for the Bridge Pick up.   So you can create a variety of tones from extreme bass to twangy by turning pick ups on or off or adjusting the volume mix.    You will love this bass.   Don't know where they get their estimated prices but check ebay and see what a Beatle bass in lesser condition is listed at.    You will see 1964 Hofner Reissues with painted on logo selling for $2900.   A poor condition REAL 64/65 on EBAY is almost $6K.   One Ebayer has three Beatle basses he describes as 64 65   but they cannot be 64's  as a 64 has the small pick up surround.  The wider surround on 65 66 and 67 has a bolt on each side for adjustment.  Also 65 and on had a larger control panel.  BUt he is asking $4800 to $5800 and calling them excellent even tho the Logo on one is missing the tail on the H and both have multiple finish flaws front and back.  
Mine is very nice with typical checking on the top.  Everything else very nice as you can see.  Only flaws are the small chip on the headstock and some tarnish on the tailpiece trapeze.  Also visible in the pics.  And the case is rough but serviceable. 
 I have seen many fairly well abused Hofners with cracked binding, Multiple serious finish issues, dinged necks selling for $4K  and $5K.   Any questions message me.  

Product Specs

Condition:Excellent Make:Hofner Model:Beatle bass Finish:Mccartney Finish Categories:4-String Year:1966 Made In:Germany