2000s Hofner Model 500/1 Vintage '62 Violin Bass Reissue Sunburst w/Gig Bag

Early 2000s Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass Reissue In Sunburst Finish

This Bass Is Located At Our IVG Sherman Oaks Store

In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Finish Shows Some Cosmetic Play Wear Including Various Small Dings, Marks And Scratches Visible Throughout 

Hairline Fracture Near Control Plate As Shown

Recently Serviced With New Electronics, Knobs, And Control Switches

Original Electronics Harness Included

Missing Original Pickguard

Made In Germany

Hollow Body With Flame Maple Back And Sides And Spruce Top

Laminate Maple And Mahogany Neck With Rosewood Fingerboard And Dot Inlays

Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish

Dual 'Staple' Pickups

Hofner Bridge, Trapeze Tailpiece And Tuners

30" Scale Length

1 5/8" Nut Width

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: 0.87"

Neck Depth At 12th Fret: 1.02"

Weighs 4lbs 12oz

Includes Newer Gig Bag

The 500/1 Violin Bass was first shown to the public at the Frankfurt Muiskmesse in 1956. It has been in continuous production ever since. Designed by Walter Höfner as an alternative to the upright double bass it fulfilled this aim and much more. It leapt to worldwide fame when Paul McCartney was seen playing one with The Beatles in the early 1960s. Today the 500/1 is offered in a number of models from the budget Ignition version through to the handmade German built re-issues and specials. Its short scale (30in) and ultra lightweight has found favour with many professionals over the years.