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Hofner 500/1 Gold Label Berlin Goldtop Violin Bass GL-VBB-GT B-Stock
Estimated price for orientation: 2 495 $
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Description Brand: Hofner MPN: GL-VBB-GT-B UPC: Does not apply
Brand new B-Stock with pictured finish blem. The famous 500/1 Violin Bass with a classic Gold Top. With transparent hi-gloss brown back and sides and matching neck.If you want to escape from sunburst but want an alternative classic style this bass is perfect with its Gold Top finish. It is built using the classic components that make the sound of the Violin bass unique, a fully hollow body, set in neck and a cantilevered fingerboard. For further style this bass features a tortoiseshell control panel and a flat back. It will deliver that deep bottom end so famous since the 1960s and only found on a true Höfner bass. Fitted with flatwound strings specifically designed for Höfner short scale 30" bass guitars you can plug in and straightaway achieve that retro sound.Being hollow bodied it is very lightweight, yet well balanced and is perfect for long playing sessions late into the night without back and shoulder strain.It is has twin standard spaced "Höfner Staple" 511B pickups as fitted to the Violin Bass in the early 1960s. It comes in a luxury Höfner case.Gold Label instruments are small runs or even single pieces with special finishes, colours or components. They are specially prepared and finished by our master luthiers in the workshops of Höfner in Hagenau, Germany. Each piece comes with a Gold Label certificate of authenticity.
Hover thumbnails to see larger images. Rock N Roll Vintage is a brick and mortar store that was established in 2004. We are located at 4727 N. Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625. Feel free to stop in our store to see any item that is listed. We also have a lot more stock that is not listed. If you have any questions or concerns, call us at 773-878-8616. Payment is due within 5 days of the auction ending. We accept PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and Amex. Illinois residents must pay sales tax. We ship within 2 business days of receiving payment. If you are looking to purchase multiple items then email or call us for a combined shipping quote. All domestic items are shipped as signature required. Shipping Location Service FREE
United States UPS Ground $79 Canada UPS $199 Europe, Asia, and S. America UPS $229 Australia UPS
Buyer responsible for shipping both ways on returned items no exceptions. All returned items must arrive in the same condition they were sent. Buyer must contact us within 24 hours of receiving a damaged item. We have a 48 hour return policy for authentication purposes only. We will not issue a refund until the item is returned and inspected.
Description
| Brand: | Hofner | MPN: | GL-VBB-GT-B |
| UPC: | Does not apply |
Brand new B-Stock with pictured finish blem. The famous 500/1 Violin Bass with a classic Gold Top. With transparent hi-gloss brown back and sides and matching neck.If you want to escape from sunburst but want an alternative classic style this bass is perfect with its Gold Top finish. It is built using the classic components that make the sound of the Violin bass unique, a fully hollow body, set in neck and a cantilevered fingerboard. For further style this bass features a tortoiseshell control panel and a flat back. It will deliver that deep bottom end so famous since the 1960s and only found on a true Höfner bass. Fitted with flatwound strings specifically designed for Höfner short scale 30" bass guitars you can plug in and straightaway achieve that retro sound.Being hollow bodied it is very lightweight, yet well balanced and is perfect for long playing sessions late into the night without back and shoulder strain.It is has twin standard spaced "Höfner Staple" 511B pickups as fitted to the Violin Bass in the early 1960s. It comes in a luxury Höfner case.Gold Label instruments are small runs or even single pieces with special finishes, colours or components. They are specially prepared and finished by our master luthiers in the workshops of Höfner in Hagenau, Germany. Each piece comes with a Gold Label certificate of authenticity.
Hover thumbnails to see larger images.
Rock N Roll Vintage is a brick and mortar store that was established in 2004. We are located at 4727 N. Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625. Feel free to stop in our store to see any item that is listed. We also have a lot more stock that is not listed. If you have any questions or concerns, call us at 773-878-8616.
Payment is due within 5 days of the auction ending. We accept PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and Amex. Illinois residents must pay sales tax.
We ship within 2 business days of receiving payment. If you are looking to purchase multiple items then email or call us for a combined shipping quote. All domestic items are shipped as signature required.
| Shipping | Location | Service |
|---|---|---|
| FREE | United States | UPS Ground |
| $79 | Canada | UPS |
| $199 | Europe, Asia, and S. America | UPS |
| $229 | Australia | UPS |
Buyer responsible for shipping both ways on returned items no exceptions. All returned items must arrive in the same condition they were sent. Buyer must contact us within 24 hours of receiving a damaged item. We have a 48 hour return policy for authentication purposes only. We will not issue a refund until the item is returned and inspected.