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Hofner 500/1 Vintage '64 Electric Violin Bass - Sunburst w/ OHSC
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Hofner Type: Electric Bass Model: 500/1 Vintage '64 Reissue Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany Body Type: Hollow Color: Sunburst String Configuration: 4 String Series: Vintage 64 Dexterity: Right-Handed UPC: Does Not Apply
Powered by Frooition Pro Hofner 500/1 Vintage '64 Electric Violin Bass - Sunburst w/ OHSC Item Description Hofner 500/1 Vintage '64 Electric Violin Bass in excellent condition. Made in Germany by Hofner. It has a beautiful sunburst antique brown sunburst finish on its spruce top and flame maple sides and back. The pickguard and bottom of the neck cap are a nice pearloid. The bass has a vintage feel with a medium action and flatwound strings yet is still easy to play. The frets are in excellent condition.The 2 "Staple " pickups have an authentic tone. This bass plays nice and has a great tone (just like the tone you've heard on a lot of Beatles recordings) Includes the nice, protective aluminum sided hard shell case and strap. Weight: 5 lbs. 2 oz. OVERVIEW An iconic bass with a slim neck and warm, woody tone. The Hofner H500/1 Vintage 1964 Violin Electric Bass Guitar has a slimmer neck profile than previous year models. White celluloid neck binding also distinguishes the V64 from the other German made violin basses. The light weight of the fully hollow body will be appreciated after a long night's playing. Includes Hofner case.In 1956, Walter Hofner had an idea for a violin shaped semi-acoustic bass. Launched at that years Frankfurt Music Show, his idea revolutionized popular music and with continuous production from 1956 this bass is one of the few guitars available today that can trace it's origins back to the very beginning of rock 'n' roll.Many players revere Hofner's Violin Bass as a legend because of its historical significance and its warm, woody, double-bass-like amplified tone. For a detailed chronology of the Violin Bass' role in the British Invasion, check out Backbeat Books Beatles Gear: All The Fab Four's Instruments From Stage To Studio (SKU#H64162). The Hofner Violin Bass is a unique instrument with a smooth, sweet sound and a playing ease that simply eludes most ordinary basses.Includes case. KEY FEATURES Authentic replica of the '64 model German spruce top White celluloid neck binding Flame maple back and sides 2-piece maple neck Rosewood fretboard Mother-of-pearl dots fretboard inlays 22 frets 30" scale length 1-5/8" nut width Hofner 72/20B Ebony Bridge with Movable Metal Saddles for Perfect Intonation and String Spacing Hofner 62/30 Trapeze Brass Tailpiece Hofner 65/36-P Floating Pearl Celluloid Pickguard 2 Hofner 511B "Staple" Humbucking Pickups Hofner A2-B Control Panel with 2V Volume Controls, 2 On/Off Switches, and Rhythm/Solo Switch for Volume Boost Nickel-plated hardware Antique-brown sunburst finish About UsWe offer a large selection of quality pre-owned musical instruments and equipment from the industries finest manufactures including Akai, Ampeg, Boss, Denon, Digidesign, DigiTech, Epiphone, Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Guild, Ibanez, Korg, Lexicon, Line 6, Mackie, Mesa Boogie, Marshall, Martin, MusicMan, MXR, Neumann, Peavey, Pioneer, PRS, Roland, Shure, Tascam, Taylor, TC Electronic and Yamaha. New gear arrives daily so check our store often. Lighthouse Sound, Inc. is proud to be an authorized dealer of the following brands of guitar effects pedals, pedal boards, amplifiers and accessories:
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ShippingLighthouse Sound specializes in prompt, safe shipping. We take great care packaging every item to ensure safe shipment to you. We get your gear to you fast, most orders ship within 1 business day of payment clearance. Tracking information is uploaded to eBay and can be viewed from your eBay account. International customers are responsible for any duties, taxes, brokerage or other fees. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be. These fees vary from country to country and we have no way to calculate them. TermsSales Tax - 7 % Ohio Sales Tax will be added to the total amount for all purchases delivered to Ohio. We take pride in our customer service and your satisfaction is very important to us. In the rare event that you have a problem with your item please contact us and we'll be happy to help. While all care is taken, any errors, omissions or variations in the item details are unintentional. ReturnsWe offer a 14 day return policy. Items must be returned to us within 14 days of the original delivery date. We ask that you please return the product in the original product packaging along with all included materials (manual, warranty card, all accessories) and in the original condition that it was received. Buyer is responsible for return shipping and insurance cost. Refunds will be issued upon return of the item less the original shipping charge and a 15% restocking fee will apply. Helpful Links More Items! Frooition www.frooition.com | eBay design, eBay store design, eBay shop design, eBay template design, eBay listing design This listing is currently undergoing maintenance, we apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Hofner |
| Type: | Electric Bass | Model: | 500/1 Vintage '64 Reissue |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | Germany | Body Type: | Hollow |
| Color: | Sunburst | String Configuration: | 4 String |
| Series: | Vintage 64 | Dexterity: | Right-Handed |
| UPC: | Does Not Apply |
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Item Description
Hofner 500/1 Vintage '64 Electric Violin Bass in excellent condition. Made in Germany by Hofner. It has a beautiful sunburst antique brown sunburst finish on its spruce top and flame maple sides and back. The pickguard and bottom of the neck cap are a nice pearloid. The bass has a vintage feel with a medium action and flatwound strings yet is still easy to play. The frets are in excellent condition.The 2 "Staple " pickups have an authentic tone. This bass plays nice and has a great tone (just like the tone you've heard on a lot of Beatles recordings) Includes the nice, protective aluminum sided hard shell case and strap. Weight: 5 lbs. 2 oz. OVERVIEW
An iconic bass with a slim neck and warm, woody tone. The Hofner H500/1 Vintage 1964 Violin Electric Bass Guitar has a slimmer neck profile than previous year models. White celluloid neck binding also distinguishes the V64 from the other German made violin basses. The light weight of the fully hollow body will be appreciated after a long night's playing. Includes Hofner case.In 1956, Walter Hofner had an idea for a violin shaped semi-acoustic bass. Launched at that years Frankfurt Music Show, his idea revolutionized popular music and with continuous production from 1956 this bass is one of the few guitars available today that can trace it's origins back to the very beginning of rock 'n' roll.Many players revere Hofner's Violin Bass as a legend because of its historical significance and its warm, woody, double-bass-like amplified tone. For a detailed chronology of the Violin Bass' role in the British Invasion, check out Backbeat Books Beatles Gear: All The Fab Four's Instruments From Stage To Studio (SKU#H64162). The Hofner Violin Bass is a unique instrument with a smooth, sweet sound and a playing ease that simply eludes most ordinary basses.Includes case.
KEY FEATURES Authentic replica of the '64 model German spruce top White celluloid neck binding Flame maple back and sides 2-piece maple neck Rosewood fretboard Mother-of-pearl dots fretboard inlays 22 frets 30" scale length 1-5/8" nut width Hofner 72/20B Ebony Bridge with Movable Metal Saddles for Perfect Intonation and String Spacing Hofner 62/30 Trapeze Brass Tailpiece Hofner 65/36-P Floating Pearl Celluloid Pickguard 2 Hofner 511B "Staple" Humbucking Pickups Hofner A2-B Control Panel with 2V Volume Controls, 2 On/Off Switches, and Rhythm/Solo Switch for Volume Boost Nickel-plated hardware Antique-brown sunburst finish
About UsWe offer a large selection of quality pre-owned musical instruments and equipment from the industries finest manufactures including Akai, Ampeg, Boss, Denon, Digidesign, DigiTech, Epiphone, Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Guild, Ibanez, Korg, Lexicon, Line 6, Mackie, Mesa Boogie, Marshall, Martin, MusicMan, MXR, Neumann, Peavey, Pioneer, PRS, Roland, Shure, Tascam, Taylor, TC Electronic and Yamaha. New gear arrives daily so check our store often. Lighthouse Sound, Inc. is proud to be an authorized dealer of the following brands of guitar effects pedals, pedal boards, amplifiers and accessories:
Bearfoot FX, Bigsby, Cooper Stands, Dunlop, Earthquaker Devices, Ernie Ball, EVH, Fender Accessories, Keeley Electronics, Gretsch Accessories, Ken Smith Strings, Lava Cable, Martin Accessories, Mojo Hand FX, RotoSound, SnaKe Oil Strings, Snark Tuners, Suhr Guitars, Amps, Pedals and Pickups, Voodoo Lab and Wampler Pedals
Bearfoot FX, Bigsby, Cooper Stands, Dunlop, Earthquaker Devices, Ernie Ball, EVH, Fender Accessories, Keeley Electronics, Gretsch Accessories, Ken Smith Strings, Lava Cable, Martin Accessories, Mojo Hand FX, RotoSound, SnaKe Oil Strings, Snark Tuners, Suhr Guitars, Amps, Pedals and Pickups, Voodoo Lab and Wampler Pedals
PaymentWe accept PayPal payments. All major Credit Cards are accepted through PayPal including Master Card, Visa, American Express and Discover.
ShippingLighthouse Sound specializes in prompt, safe shipping. We take great care packaging every item to ensure safe shipment to you. We get your gear to you fast, most orders ship within 1 business day of payment clearance. Tracking information is uploaded to eBay and can be viewed from your eBay account. International customers are responsible for any duties, taxes, brokerage or other fees. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be. These fees vary from country to country and we have no way to calculate them.
TermsSales Tax - 7 % Ohio Sales Tax will be added to the total amount for all purchases delivered to Ohio. We take pride in our customer service and your satisfaction is very important to us. In the rare event that you have a problem with your item please contact us and we'll be happy to help. While all care is taken, any errors, omissions or variations in the item details are unintentional.
ReturnsWe offer a 14 day return policy. Items must be returned to us within 14 days of the original delivery date. We ask that you please return the product in the original product packaging along with all included materials (manual, warranty card, all accessories) and in the original condition that it was received. Buyer is responsible for return shipping and insurance cost. Refunds will be issued upon return of the item less the original shipping charge and a 15% restocking fee will apply.
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