{"product_id":"1974-hofner-500-1-beatle-bass-vintage-violin-bass-sunburst-w-blade-pickups-case","title":"1974 Hofner 500\/1 Beatle Bass Vintage Violin Bass Sunburst w\/ Blade Pickups, Case","description":"Up for sale, a 1974 Hofner 500\/1 Violin “Beatle Bass” in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original 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 blade pickups.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere’s a distinctive pluck, percussive cut, and hollow thud that this bass delivers even while unplugged, with a broad sonic range between the two pickups. The bridge pickup has a more nasally upper-midrange cut and sweet growl, and the neck position has a warm, broad quality. Versatile 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 just 4lbs 11oz, this Horner has been professionally setup here at Mike \u0026amp; Mike’s Guitar Bar with 45-100 flatwound strings, easy-playing action, and accurate intonation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-Wood: Flame maple\u003cbr\u003e\n-Shape: Round C, measuring .865” 1st fret, .970” 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e\n-Fretboard: Rosewood, dot inlay\u003cbr\u003e\n-Frets: Slender, leveled\/crowned, no wear\u003cbr\u003e\n-Scale Length: 30”\u003cbr\u003e\n-Nut: 1 9\/16”, bone (replacement), zero fret\u003cbr\u003e\n-Tuners: Sealed-back, white button\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-Controls: Volume x2, Rhythm\/Solo switch, Bass and Treble On\/Off switches\u003cbr\u003e\n-Harness: Preh pots date to the 5th week of 1974\u003cbr\u003e\n-Hardware: Ebony floating bridge, trapeze tailpiece, “Hofner”-stamped pickup covers\u003cbr\u003e\n-Plastics: Pearloid control plate, ridged knob inserts\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe gloss Sunburst finish is exceptionally dark and rich by Hofner standards, exhibiting limited isolated checking on top and a small area of finish reaction adjacent to the control plate. There is light buckle rash central to the back and just a few small nicks on the body, while the gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe original black tolex hardshell case is included.","brand":"Hofner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48686812725504,"sku":"ISI731837_NEW","price":2999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/medium_86170900-0bac-4401-a7fe-955dd7b4e163.jpg?v=1778093650","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/1974-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"}