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In 1956, Walter Hofner had an idea for an amplified semi-acoustic bass. When it was brought to life, it proved a unique instrument with a smooth, sweet sound and a playing ease that simply eludes most ordinary basses. Many players revere Hofner's Violin Bass as a legend because of its historical significance and its warm, woody, double-bass-like amplified tone. Named for the year the most familiar version of the Violin Bass was popularized, the Vintage '63 captures its characteristic tone - deep, warm and reminiscent of a full-size string bass. Built to be as durable as its legacy, the compact-sized, easy-to-play, light-in-weight Vintage '63 is equally at home onstage or in the studio.

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Hofner 500/1 Vintage '63 Electric Bass Guitar Left-Handed Includes:
Bullet hardshell case

Hofner 500/1 Vintage '63 Electric Bass Guitar Left-Handed Features:

Selected German spruce top, back and sides of flamed mapleMaple-beech-maple neckRosewood fretboard, 22 fretsMother-of-pearl dotsScale: 30" (76cm)Neck width at nut: 1-5/8" (42mm)Machine heads: Hofner 61/73B (4 individual)Hofner 72/20B ebony bridge with movable metal saddles for perfect intonation and string spacingHofner 62/30 trapeze tailpiece, brassHofner 65/36-P floating celluloid pickguard, pearl2 Hofner 511B "Staple" humbucking pickupsHofner A2-B: control panel with 2 volume controls, 2 on/off switches, rhythm/solo switch for volume boostNickel-plated hardwareAntique-brown sunburst finish

Hofner 500/1 Vintage '63 Electric Bass Guitar Left-Handed Specifications:

Scale: 30" (76cm)Neck width at nut: 1-5/8" (42mm)

Hofner 500/1 Vintage '63 Electric Bass Guitar Left-Handed Includes:

Bullet hardshell case