Hofner Artist Series Violin Bass (H500/1-63-AR-0) w/ Case – Sunburst

Information

Brand New with Warranty. We are an authorized Hofner Dealer.

Using our new efficient production, we can offer a top-quality, German-made bass at an excellent price. It is ideal for those seeking an authentic Violin Bass: artists, enthusiasts, Beatle bands and anyone who desires the unique tone of this world-famous instrument. This model is based on the 500/1 as made in 1963, with twin “Staple” pickups, 2-on-a-strip tuners, fully hollow body and slim unbound short-scale 2-piece neck.

There is, of course, the renowned control panel, the pearloid scratchplate, and the flame maple back and sides with a spruce top. The hi-gloss poly finish ensures that this bass will take the knocks and bangs of life on the road. Fitted with flatwound strings, the tone is all you would expect of a traditional 500/1 bass, the great sound from the 1960s. Supplied with a Höfner quality case.

How Does It Play?

We give a thorough setup to every instrument that comes through our shop. From truss rod to nut slots, pickup heights to saddle heights, you can rest assured we have this one dialed in. We also do a thorough inspection and check of all electronics and hardware to make sure nothing slips by!

This model ships with Hofner hard case!

Specifications

Model #: H500/1-63-AR-0

Body

Shape: Violin Bass

Wood Top: Spruce

Soundhole: None

Wood Back: Flame Maple

Wood Sides: Flame Maple

Binding Top: Black / White / Black

Binding Back: Black / White / Black

Binding Sides: White

Centerblock: None

Neck

Wood: Maple

Construction: Two Piece

Headstock Shape: Hofner Violin Bass

Logo and Artwork: Script

Neck Joint: Violin Bass Set Neck

Joint At: 16th Fret

Thickness Neck + FB At 1st Fret: 21mm

Thickness Neck + FB At 12th Fret: 24mm

Heel Cap: White Pearl

Fingerboard

Wood: Rosewood

Scale: 30"/76cm

Nut Width: 42mm

Width At 12th Fret: 48mm

Inlays: Pearl Dots

Binding: None

Side Dots: None

Number Of Frets: 22

Bridge

Material: Ebony

Type: Hofner Fretted

Hardware

Tuners: Strip Nickel

Tuner Buttons: Plastic

Tailpiece: Hofner Trapeze Nickel

Nut Material: Plastic

Pickguard: White Pearl

Pickup Neck: Hofner Staple Nickel

Pickup Middle: None

Pickup Bridge: Hofner Staple Nickel

Potentiometer Knobs: Gold top

Electrics: Hofner Pearl Panel

Strings: Hofner Flat Wound

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