Amazing Condition Hofner 500/1 CT. Has only ever worn LaBella Beatle Bass flats it's entire life (still on the bass), frets have almost zero play wear. I no longer have the pickguard/scratchplate (looks better without it in my opinion.) Includes OHSC. One of the latches on the case has no "spring" function left, but doesn't affect how it closes. Other than that, the bass is in near mint condition and hasn't been played much. These models have the German made "staple" pickups that sound far better than the Ignition/Icon series basses. Shipping rate is to the contiguous 48 USA only. Hawaii/Alaska shipping is at the buyer's expense. Thanks for looking and here is some additional information and specs from the advertiser: A classic with modern refinements. A year after celebrating the 50th anniversary of Walter Hofner's original violin bass, made famous by a certain Beatle who shall remain nameless, they have decided to produce a contemporary version. It has a vintage look that will produce many "oohs", and an internal sustain block that creates a more modern, deep-resonating sound that will produce many "aahs." It's the kind of bass guitar people love to see, play, and hear. Aesthetically, this model features a maple-beech-maple set neck with rosewood fretboard accentuated by mother-of-pearl dot inlays, the signature Hofner violin bass headstock, a brass trapeze tailpiece, and glossy spruce top with glossy flamed maple back and sides. An ebony bridge with movable metal saddles maintains intonation and string spacing. The nickel-plated hardware and floating celluloid pearl pickguard give it an extra little pop for the eyes. On the electronics side, you're working with two original Hofner 511B 'Staple' humbucking pickups, as well as a control panel with 2 volume controls, 2 on/off switches, and a rhythm/solo switch for volume boost. The overall sound is warm like the original model, but with a little more sonic kick for a more "now" sound. Includes case. Features Rosewood fretboard
22 frets
Maple-beech-maple set neck
Neck width at nut 1-5/8"
4 individual machine heads
Ebony bridge with movable metal saddles for perfect intonation and string spacing
Brass trapeze tailpiece
Selected German spruce top
Flamed maple back and sides
2 Hofner 511B 'Staple' humbucking pickups
Control panel with boost and individual on and off switches and boost
Nickel-plated hardware
Floating celluloid pickguard, pearl designed
Mother of pearl inlay dots
Includes case