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2015 HOFNER 500/1 VINTAGE '62 VIOLIN ELECTRIC BASS GUITAR MADE IN GERMANY

Estimated price for orientation: 1 999 $

Category: Hofner Violin Vi
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Description
Brand: Hofner Body Type: Hollow
Model: 500/1 String Configuration: 4 String
MPN: Does Not Apply Dexterity: Right-Handed
Style: Vintage '62 Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
UPC: Does not apply


2015 HOFNER 500/1 VINTAGE '62 VIOLIN BASSPLEASE CALL US TOLL FREE WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR FOR AN IN-HAND DESCRIPTIONASK FOR JOHN1-800-800-0087
What makes this bass special:  An absolutely gorgeous vintage reissue of Hofner's 500/1 Violin Bass from '62.  Features include a two-piece maple neck with horizontal headstock logo, arched flame maple back & Hofner's Staple pickups.  Delivering that classic Hofner tone & professionally set up by our own luthier, so it's in perfect playing condition.Cosmetic Condition:  Excellent condition overall - very clean with only mild surface scratches.Neck:  Semi-chunky maple neck with dark rosewood fingerboard & mother of pearl dot inlays.  Frets are in perfect condition with no wear.  Open-back strip tuners are in perfect working condition.  1 11/16" nut width with zero fret; 30" scale length.  Neck is straight & truss rod is in perfect working condition.Body:  Violin-shaped hollow body with 4-ply bound top & back.  Solid spruce top with gorgeous flame maple back & sides.  Trapeze tailpiece with adjustable ebony bridge & pearloid pickguard.  Bass weighs 4 lbs 12.8 oz.  Nice, light weight!
Pickups:  Hofner Staple pickups with nickel covers & black bezels.  Dual volume controls with "tea cup" knobs; on/off switches for each pickup along with rhythm/solo switch.  All electronics are in perfect working condition.Case:  Original hardshell case included along with Hofner booklet & leather strap.