Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass in Sunburst Finish.

Made in Germany in 1964.

An iconic vintage bass famously favoured by Sir Paul McCartney

Carved German Spruce top.
Flamed Maple back and sides.

Maple neck with slim '64 profile and Rosewood fretboard.

30" (Short-scale) scale length.
1-5/8" (42 mm) nut width.

Original Höfner "Staple" Humbuckers

Floating Ebony adjustable bridge.
Trapeze tailpiece.

This bass has outstanding playability and feels very easy and fluid under the fingers. Fitted with flatwound strings.
Delivers the signature woody vintage tone the Hofner Violin Bass is famous for.

Great condition for a 60+ year old instrument and full working order.
Includes non-original moulded hard case.

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