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2013 HOFNER 500/1 VINTAGE '61 CAVERN VIOLIN ELECTRIC BASS GUITAR

Estimated price for orientation: 1 999 $

Category: Hofner 500 or 1
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Description
Brand: Hofner String Configuration: 4 String
Model: 500/1 Dexterity: Right-Handed
MPN: Does Not Apply Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Style: Vintage '61 Cavern Type: Violin Bass
Body Type: Hollow UPC: Does not apply



2013 HOFNER 500/1 VINTAGE '61 CAVERN 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 Cavern Bass from '61.  Features include a super chunky maple neck with vertical headstock logo, flat body back & Diamond pickups spaced closer together.  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 & a few very tiny dings here & there.Neck:  Chunky maple neck with 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 maple back & sides.  Trapeze tailpiece with adjustable ebony bridge & pearloid pickguard.  Bass weighs 5 lbs 2 oz.Pickups:  Hofner Diamond 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.