Hofner H500/1-CT Contemporary Series Sunburst 4 String Violin Bass & Case Used

Hofner H500/1-CT Contemporary Series Sunburst 4 String Violin Bass & Case Used

6.00 lbs, 2.88 Oz

Used with wear associated with use. Minor light cosmetic scratches from handling and play. Noteworthy blemishes or issues will be described and pictured. Works as it should.

Neck & bridge pickup rings have a crack. Case has some light scratches & scuffs. Case lock is bent, and does not latch. Please see pictures for details.

Product description:

The classic Hofner bass updated with a few modern refinements. A year after celebrating the 50th anniversary of Walter Hofner's original violin bass, made famous by a certain Beatle who shall remain nameless, they have decided to produce a contemporary version. It has a vintage look that will produce many "oohs", and an internal sustain block that creates a more modern, deep-resonating sound that will produce many "aahs." It's the kind of bass guitar people love to see, play, and hear. Aesthetically, this model features a maple-beech-maple set neck with rosewood fretboard accentuated by mother-of-pearl dot inlays, the signature Hofner violin bass headstock, a brass trapeze tailpiece, and glossy spruce top with glossy flamed maple back and sides. An ebony bridge with movable metal saddles maintains intonation and string spacing. The nickel-plated hardware and floating celluloid pearl pickguard give it an extra little pop for the eyes. On the electronics side, you're working with two original Hofner 511B 'Staple' humbucking pickups, as well as a control panel with 2 volume controls, 2 on/off switches, and a rhythm/solo switch for volume boost. The overall sound is warm like the original model, but with a little more sonic kick for a more "now" sound. Includes case.

Top Material Type: Rosewood, Maple, Spruce, Ebony
Back Material Type: Maple
Number of Strings: 4
Fretboard material: Rosewood
Number of Frets: 22
Neck: Maple-beech-maple set neck
Neck width at nut 1-5/8"
Tuning machines: 4 Individual machine heads

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