{"product_id":"1966-hofner-500-1-beatle-bass-vintage-violin-bass-sunburst-w-blade-pickups-case","title":"1966 Hofner 500\/1 Beatle Bass Vintage Violin Bass Sunburst w\/ Blade Pickups, Case","description":"Up for sale, a 1966 Hofner 500\/1 Violin “Beatle Bass” in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a vintage hardshell case. Indelibly linked with Paul McCartney and the Beatles, this genuine vintage 500\/1 captures the round, pillowy thump and definition inherent to the iconic Beatles sound, with a fully hollow body and notably early blade pickups, which became standard for the model in ‘67.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere's a distinctive pluck, percussive cut, and hollow thud that this bass delivers even unplugged, with a broad sonic range between the two pickups. The bridge pickup has more nasally upper-midrange cut and sweet growl, and the neck position has a warm, broad thump. Controls include individual Volume knobs for each pickup as well as a two-way Rhythm\/Solo tone switch which adds a tic-tac cut and punchy presence in the “Solo” position. Featherweight at 4lbs 14oz, this Hofner 500\/1 Violin bass has been professionally setup here at Mike \u0026amp; Mike’s Guitar Bar with strings, easy-playing action, and accurate intonation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-Wood: Maple\u003cbr\u003e\n-Shape: Round C, measuring .855” 1st fret, .935” 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e\n-Fretboard: Rosewood, dot inlay\u003cbr\u003e\n-Frets: Slender, no wear\u003cbr\u003e\n-Scale Length: 30”\u003cbr\u003e\n-Nut: 1 9\/16”, zero fret (bone, replacement)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Tuners: Sealed-back\u003cbr\u003e\n-Serialization: “Made in Germany” decal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBody Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-Wood: Spruce, Flame maple\u003cbr\u003e\n-Pickups: Blade single coil x2\u003cbr\u003e\n-Harness: Preh pots date to the 38th week of ‘66\u003cbr\u003e\n-Hardware: Ebony bridge, trapeze tailpiece (nickel-plated)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Plastics: Three-ply pearloid pickguard with “Hofner” script, control plate, teacup knobs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe three-tone Sunburst gloss finish is an unusual cosmetic variant, as most Hofners of the era have a more subdued burst gradient. The finish highlights the dimensional flame figuring on the back with the usual vertical checking on top exhibited by nearly all 500\/1s. Very well-kept, there are just a few small dings on the body, while the gloss on the neck profile is flawless save for one tiny nick behind fret 3 that is not distracting to the palm while fretting.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA vintage black tolex hardshell case is included.","brand":"Hofner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47052468683008,"sku":"ISI107153","price":4799.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/medium_871347d6-48f8-460d-b7f7-5f72687ba824.jpg?v=1759001127","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/1966-hofner-500-1-beatle-bass-vintage-violin-bass-sunburst-w-blade-pickups-case","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}