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Description Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Hofner Body Color: Violin Sunburst Model: H500 1964 Reissue Body Material: Solid Wood String Configuration: 4 String MPN: Does Not Apply Dexterity: Right-Handed Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany UPC: Does not apply
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.
FEATURESAuthentic replica of the '64 modelGerman spruce topWhite celluloid neck bindingFlame maple back and sides2-piece maple neckRosewood fretboardMother-of-pearl dots fretboard inlays22 frets30" scale length1-5/8" nut widthEbony bridgeBrass tailpieceFloating celluloid pickguard2 'Staple' humbucking pickupsElectronics: 2 volume controls, 2 on/off switches, rhythm/solo switch for volume boostNickel-plated hardwareAntique-brown sunburst finishCase included
Bizarre Guitar is one of the largest family owned and operated guitar stores in the entire world. We have been in business for over 37 years (under the same ownership). We are an authorized dealer of many of the finest Guitar makers including ESP, Fender, Paul Reed Smith, Gretsch, Jackson, Charvel, Ibanez, Martin, Dean, Rickenbacker, Guild, BC Rich, Musicman, Larrivee and Many More. We have over 10,000 guitars and basses in stock at any given time, so if you are after something, please let us know, we probably have it in stock, or can get it for you asap.Please ask any and all questions, we want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase, and will do our best to earn your business for life. Please check our other auctions for more amazing deals on the best guitars on the planet.
Fender®, Squier®, Jackson®, Charvel®, Guild®, SWR®, Tacoma®, Stratocaster®, Telecaster®, Precision Bass®, Jazz Bass® and the distinctive headstock and body designs commonly found on the Strat®, Tele® & P Bass® are trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Gretsch® is a trademark of Fred W. Gretsch
Return Policy: Due to the overwhelming amount of returns just because buyers have changed their minds or decided they needed the money more than the item (buyers remorse), we will be charging a restocking fee for returns. Please ask any and all questions you may have about the item you are purchasing before you purchase it. Please make sure you do have the money to buy said item.We will answer them to the best of our knowledge. We want you to be happy with your purchase, and we will describe the items as best we can. Most of our items are brand new in the box. So there shouldn't be any issues with them. We will check them for quality and playability before they are shipped to you. If you decide to return your item, there will be a 10% restocking fee, and you, the buyer will have to pay the shipping costs both ways. If there is a mistake on our part, something is not as described, etc. we will wave the restocking fee. Thank you for your understanding. 040505
Description
| Condition: | New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Hofner |
| Body Color: | Violin Sunburst | Model: | H500 1964 Reissue |
| Body Material: | Solid Wood | String Configuration: | 4 String |
| MPN: | Does Not Apply | Dexterity: | Right-Handed |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | Germany | UPC: | Does not apply |
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.
Bizarre Guitar is one of the largest family owned and operated guitar stores in the entire world. We have been in business for over 37 years (under the same ownership). We are an authorized dealer of many of the finest Guitar makers including ESP, Fender, Paul Reed Smith, Gretsch, Jackson, Charvel, Ibanez, Martin, Dean, Rickenbacker, Guild, BC Rich, Musicman, Larrivee and Many More. We have over 10,000 guitars and basses in stock at any given time, so if you are after something, please let us know, we probably have it in stock, or can get it for you asap.Please ask any and all questions, we want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase, and will do our best to earn your business for life. Please check our other auctions for more amazing deals on the best guitars on the planet.
Fender®, Squier®, Jackson®, Charvel®, Guild®, SWR®, Tacoma®, Stratocaster®, Telecaster®, Precision Bass®, Jazz Bass® and the distinctive headstock and body designs commonly found on the Strat®, Tele® & P Bass® are trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Gretsch® is a trademark of Fred W. Gretsch
Return Policy: Due to the overwhelming amount of returns just because buyers have changed their minds or decided they needed the money more than the item (buyers remorse), we will be charging a restocking fee for returns. Please ask any and all questions you may have about the item you are purchasing before you purchase it. Please make sure you do have the money to buy said item.We will answer them to the best of our knowledge. We want you to be happy with your purchase, and we will describe the items as best we can. Most of our items are brand new in the box. So there shouldn't be any issues with them. We will check them for quality and playability before they are shipped to you. If you decide to return your item, there will be a 10% restocking fee, and you, the buyer will have to pay the shipping costs both ways. If there is a mistake on our part, something is not as described, etc. we will wave the restocking fee. Thank you for your understanding. 040505
FEATURESAuthentic replica of the '64 modelGerman spruce topWhite celluloid neck bindingFlame maple back and sides2-piece maple neckRosewood fretboardMother-of-pearl dots fretboard inlays22 frets30" scale length1-5/8" nut widthEbony bridgeBrass tailpieceFloating celluloid pickguard2 'Staple' humbucking pickupsElectronics: 2 volume controls, 2 on/off switches, rhythm/solo switch for volume boostNickel-plated hardwareAntique-brown sunburst finishCase included
Bizarre Guitar is one of the largest family owned and operated guitar stores in the entire world. We have been in business for over 37 years (under the same ownership). We are an authorized dealer of many of the finest Guitar makers including ESP, Fender, Paul Reed Smith, Gretsch, Jackson, Charvel, Ibanez, Martin, Dean, Rickenbacker, Guild, BC Rich, Musicman, Larrivee and Many More. We have over 10,000 guitars and basses in stock at any given time, so if you are after something, please let us know, we probably have it in stock, or can get it for you asap.Please ask any and all questions, we want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase, and will do our best to earn your business for life. Please check our other auctions for more amazing deals on the best guitars on the planet.
Fender®, Squier®, Jackson®, Charvel®, Guild®, SWR®, Tacoma®, Stratocaster®, Telecaster®, Precision Bass®, Jazz Bass® and the distinctive headstock and body designs commonly found on the Strat®, Tele® & P Bass® are trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Gretsch® is a trademark of Fred W. Gretsch
Return Policy: Due to the overwhelming amount of returns just because buyers have changed their minds or decided they needed the money more than the item (buyers remorse), we will be charging a restocking fee for returns. Please ask any and all questions you may have about the item you are purchasing before you purchase it. Please make sure you do have the money to buy said item.We will answer them to the best of our knowledge. We want you to be happy with your purchase, and we will describe the items as best we can. Most of our items are brand new in the box. So there shouldn't be any issues with them. We will check them for quality and playability before they are shipped to you. If you decide to return your item, there will be a 10% restocking fee, and you, the buyer will have to pay the shipping costs both ways. If there is a mistake on our part, something is not as described, etc. we will wave the restocking fee. Thank you for your understanding. 040505