Description: NEW - This Hofner Custom Shop 500/1 features an eye catching Cherry Sunburst finish! The Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass was designed by Walter Hofner and launched at the Frankfurt Music Messe in 1956. It has since gone on to become one of the most recognisable electric bass guitars in the music world in terms of both looks and sound. Inspired by the original 1961 model which was purchased by Paul McCartney in Hamburg. Fully hollow body. Original '61 Neck profile.The Hofner 500/1 'Cavern' Violin Bass takes it's name from the Cavern Club in Liverpool, England. Opened in 1957 this Club was one of the most important small clubs in Europe for bands trying to make it big in the Beatboom era. In 1960 the first beat night session was held featuring Rory Storm and the Hurricanes with Ringo Starr on drums and by mid 1961 the Merseybeat scene was in full flow with the Beatles and the Cavern Club centre stage. You are looking at serial number: Y0502H034IN STOCK AND READY TO SHIP!Includes free shipping and free expert guitar setup! SPECSBodyShape: Violin BassWood Top: SpruceSoundhole: NoneWood Back: Flame MapleWood Sides: Flame Maple - 52mmBinding Top: Black / White / BlackBinding Back: Black / White / BlackBinding Sides: WhiteCenterblock: NoneNeckWood: Flame Maple / Beech / Flame MapleConstruction: Three PieceHeadstock Shape: Hofner Violin Bass.Logo and Artwork: VerticalNeck Joint: Violin Bass Set NeckJoint At: 16th FretThickness Neck + FB At 1st Fret: 21mmThickness Neck + FB At 12th Fret: 24mmHeel Cap: White PearlFingerboardWood: RosewoodScale: 30"/76cmNut Width: 42mmWidth At 12th Fret: 48mmInlays: Pearl DotsBinding: NoneSide Dots: NoneNumber Of Frets: 22BridgeMaterial: EbonyType: Hofner FrettedFinishTop: SunburstBody: SunburstNeck: SunburstHardwareTuners: Single Nickel "Rugby Ball"Tuner Buttons: PlasticTailpiece: Hofner Trapeze NickelNut Material: PlasticPickguard: White PearlPickup Neck: Hofner Diamond NickelPickup Middle: NonePickup Bridge: Hofner Diamond NickelPotentiometer Knobs: Gold topIncludes Hardshell case.
Price: 3695 USD
Location: Fairport, New York
End Time: 2024-10-25T00:41:59.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Body Type: Hollow
Size: 500/1
Body Color: Sunburst
Neck Material: Maple
Number of Frets: 22
Brand: Höfner
Handedness: Right-Handed
Series: Custom Shop
Type: Electric Bass Guitar
Model Year: 2024
Body Material: Maple
Performance Level: Professional
String Configuration: 4 String
Fretboard Material: Rosewood
Model: 500/1 Violin Bass
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
