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In 1956, Walter Hofner had an idea for an amplified semi-acoustic bass. When it was brought to life, his idea resulted in a bass with a warm, woody, double-bass-like amplified tone. Players love it for its playing ease and its tone--one of the smoothest, sweetest sounds in all of bassland.

Because the original became so scarce and expensive, popular demand compelled Hofner to re-create the Club Bass 500/2. Now this LTD version of the 500/2 offers the same instrument with changes that make it even closer to the original. The pickups have been repositioned to the original spacing for truer vintage tone and a hand-applied dark violin varnish gives it a more vintage vibe. Includes case.

Hofner H500/2 Club Bass LTD Dark Violin
Hofner H500/2 Club Bass LTD Dark Violin
Hofner H500/2 Club Bass LTD Dark Violin

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  • Select German spruce top, back, and sides from flamed maple
  • Maple-beech-maple neck
  • 30" scale length
  • 22-fret bound rosewood fretboard
  • Zero fret
  • Mother-of-pearl dots
  • Machine heads: Hofner 61/73B (4 individual)
  • Hofner 72/20B ebony bridge with movable saddles
  • Hofner 62/30 trapeze brass tailpiece
  • Hofner 65/CB-P floating celluloid pearl pickguard
  • 2 Hofner 511B "Staple" humbuckers with Cavern-era spacing
  • Hofner A2-B control panel with 2 volume controls, 2 on/off switches, and rhythm/solo switch for volume boost
  • Hand-applied dark violin varnish finish
  • Nickel-plated hardware
  • Includes case

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  • hofner 599/2 club bass

    5

    submitted17 years ago

    byDan Frye

    fromauburn, Wa

    This is the most incredible sounding bass I have ever owned, its short scale neck, makes it one of the greatest most playable basses ever, there is also a fantastic range of tones with the hofner club bass, Its definately a bass every serious bassist should have in their collection.

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  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byLuciano

    fromBurbank, CA

    Hello, do you have an estimate on when you'll have it in stock? Thanks

    Hello, do you have an estimate on when you'll have it in stock? Thanks

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please give us a call for product availability 855-770-3373

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byRicardo

    fromNY

    Where was this bass made?

    Where was this bass made?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Germany

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byRicardo

    fromNY

    I see there are two cases displayed. Which one comes with the bass?

    I see there are two cases displayed. Which one comes with the bass?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It comes with the silver, rectangular case.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byRicardo

    fromNY

    Where is this guitar located?

    Where is this guitar located?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact your local store for specific inquiries regarding their inventory

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byJack

    fromLeominster, MA

    What is the shipping weight of Hofner 500/2 Club Bass Guitar with case?

    What is the shipping weight of Hofner 500/2 Club Bass Guitar with case?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    18 lbs.