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Höfner H500/1-62-0

The Hofner 500/1 violin bass was designed by Walter Hofner and launched at the Frankfurt Music Messe in 1956. It has since gone on to become one of the most recognisable electric bass guitars in the music world in terms of both looks and sound....
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4-string Bassguitar Höfner H500/1-62-0

Höfner H500/1-62-0

Product code: H500/1-62-0 | ID: 238642

Höfner H500/1-62-0

The Hofner 500/1 violin bass was designed by Walter Hofner and launched at the Frankfurt Music Messe in 1956. It has since gone on to become one of the most recognisable electric bass guitars in the music world in terms of both looks and sound. The 'Mersey' bass is a re-issue of a bass made in August 1963 for Paul McCartney. Two piece neck, two-on-a-strip tuners and unbound neck. Fully hollow body. Original '63 Hofner neck profile. Fitted with flatwound strings. For the fully authentic look and sound of the early 1960s this is the bass. Also available in left-handed (L) version. Including a Hofner Vintage strap and Hofner case. Finish: Sunburst

Specs
Shape Violin Bass
Wood Top Spruce
Wood Back Flame Maple
Wood Sides Flame Maple
Neck Wood Flame Maple
Construction Two Piece
Fingerboard Wood Rosewood
Scale 30"/76cm
Nut Width 42mm
Width At 12th Fret 48mm
Inlays Pearl Dots
Bridge Material Ebony
Tuners Strip Nickel
Pickups Hofner Staple Nickel  

Parameters and specifications

Suitability

Features

Number of Strings

4


Properties

Handedness

Number of Frets

22

Bridge/Tremolo

Fretboard Inlays


Material

Fretboard


Dimensions and Weight

Nut Width (mm)

42


Country

Made in

Germany


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