Hofner HCT-500/1-SB Beatle Bass Custom , Tortoiseshell Pickguard & Control Plate

Description: This is a CUSTOM CONVERSIONHOFNER HCT500/1-SB BEATLE BASS GUITAR.. Brown SunburstUPRADE Conversion wasReissue Genuine Hofner Tortoiseshell Control Plate HA2B-T with H909/15 Tea Cup Knobs & Cream SwitchesTortoiseshell Pickguard with Tortoiseshell Trussrod CoverRecreating the style of the 1964 version, they feature a sustain block inside the body to give modern, deep-resonating bass sounds while still retaining the original Hofner Beatles bass sound. With a short scale of 30″ and the small violin bass body it is one of greatest electric bass guitars ever made.Specifications* laminate Spruce top (like the originals)* laminate FLAME Maple Body (like the originals)* internal sustain block to increase feedback rejection* fingerboard with 22 frets.* Original Höfner HS11B ‘Staple-Top’ pick-ups.* 76 mm short scale length.* 42 mm saddle width.* Nickel plated hardware.* Vintage vibe Hofner HA2B-T control panel with Original HCT-500 2 500k volume controls, 2 Cream circuit breakers, Rhythm/Solo switches for volume Boost.* Sunburst finish.Original HCT-500 Pickguard is now covered in Tortoiseshell plastic.This violin-shaped model is commonly referred to as the "Beatle bass."With authentic details inspired by the original, the Hofner Vintage Style Bass makes the legendary violin bass available to the rest of us.Don't get the idea that this a just a "nowhere man" look-alike. This quality instrument features a spruce top and beautiful flamed maple back and sides.The semi-hollow body and set neck will give you the warm, round tone you expect from the violin bass. DOES NOT INCLUDE A HARD CASE OR GIG BAGA Hard Shell Case is $99 Extra if available ( no extra shipping Continental USA ) If you want it let me know and I will add it to the total before you buy it.PAYMENTPlease Note Ebay charges sales tax in many states now. IF YOU HAVE ZERO OR NEGATIVE FEEDBACK OR LIVE OUTSIDE THE USA IN A COUNTRY WHERE THE SHIPPING RATE IS NOT SHOWN YOU MUST EMAIL ME BEFORE BIDDING. DO NOT MAKE A BID UNLESS YOU INTEND TO BUY. ITEMS MUST BE PAID FOR WITHIN 3 DAYS OF THE END OF THE AUCTION. If item is not paid for within 3 days it will be re listed and a non-paying bidder report filed. I do not know what duties and taxes are in Non USA Countries and I am not responsible for them. We try to ship within 2 business days of receiving payment but normally sooner, we do not ship weekends or Holidays. Feedback will automatically be left when feedback is left for me. SHIPPING: Winning Continental USA bidder pays $39.99 S&H. Winning Alaska Hawaii and Puerto Rico bidder pays EXTRA S&H ( USPS ). Other International and off mainland bidders pay additional s/h. (please email me for shipping estimate) I do not know what duties and taxes are in Non USA Countries and I am not responsible for them. SHIPPING NOTES (PLEASE READ)APO/FPO & OVERSEAS mail is sent via surface mail and normally takes 15-40 days to receive.HI, PR , AK and other off shore US Zip Codes mail is sent via surface mail and normally takes 7-30 days to receive.Please Note delivery times stated By EBAY and USPS are ESTIMATES ONLY not promised, and are not accurate for off shore US zip codes and Overseas .Once your parcel is in your country, it will pass through your customs office which can add time to the delivery. Customs can hold a parcel for several weeks and open up packages for inspections and may not track until released.Not all items can be shipped into other countries due to weight/size restrictions . If shipping cost is not stated to your country you need check with us before purchasing.We DO NOT ship on weekends or holidays so items bought at the end of the week may not ship until the beginning of the next week. We Try to ship within 2 working days (normally sooner). RETURNSReturn must be approved by me before shipping. Any shipping damage must be reported within 24 hours of delivery. Any refunds on returned items will NOT include shipping and handling charge, return shipping will be paid buy BUYER. Shipping Box and all packing must be kept for inspection. NOTE: We do all of our own photography. We do our best to represent the products as accurately as possible. Depending on lighting conditions, flash, backgrounds, shadows, your monitor, etc. there may be some differences in the actual appearance and color of the item you receive and what you see in our pictures. When I have more than one of these guitars I do not retake photos every time.. If you need any more info call Barry Clark at Barry Clark Music .. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 899.99 USD

Location: Tomah, Wisconsin

End Time: 2024-10-26T19:08:17.000Z

Shipping Cost: 39.99 USD