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Hofner H500/1 Vintage 1964 Violin Electric Bass Guitar Sunburst
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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... Click To Read More About This Product
Gear returned in mint condition. If you're looking for a virtually new instrument in possibly less-than-perfect packaging, this is a great value.
- Includes 45-Day, No-Hassle Returns
- Includes full manufacturer's warranty
Gear returned in great condition, with only minor signs of use, such as slight scuffs or pick marks. It looks and plays like new and may be considered an equivalent to display units found in retail stores.
- Includes 45-Day, No-Hassle Returns
- Includes full manufacturer's warranty
Price:
$2,869.99
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$2,295.99
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Overview
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.
Features
- Authentic replica of the '64 model
- German spruce top
- White celluloid neck binding
- Flame maple back and sides
- 2-piece maple neck
- Rosewood fretboard
- Mother-of-pearl dots fretboard inlays
- 22 frets
- 30" scale length
- 1-5/8" nut width
- Ebony bridge
- Brass tailpiece
- Floating celluloid pickguard
- 2 'Staple' humbucking pickups
- Electronics: 2 volume controls, 2 on/off switches, rhythm/solo switch for volume boost
- Nickel-plated hardware
- Antique-brown sunburst finish
- Case included
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- Expedited repair or replacement
- Free shipping (for returns or repairs)
- 100% coverage for commercial use
- Extended price protection
- No lemon guarantee
- Free transfer of coverage to a new owner
- Repair costs covered for up to five years from date of purchase
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