{"product_id":"1994-hofner-500-1-standard-violin-beatle-bass-antique-brown-sunburst-near-mint-w-blade-pickups-case-1","title":"1994 Hofner 500\/1 Standard Violin Beatle Bass Antique Brown Sunburst Near-Mint w\/ Blade Pickups, Case","description":"Up for sale, a 1994 Hofner 500\/1 Standard Violin “Beatle Bass” in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Indelibly linked with Paul McCartney and the Beatles, this 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 unplugged, with a broad sonic range between the two blade pickups. There's more nasally upper midrange cut and sweet growl from the bridge pickup and a girthy, broad thump from the neck position. 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 presence in the “Solo” position. Featherweight at 4lbs 9oz, this 500\/1 Standard has been professionally setup here at Mike \u0026amp; Mike's Guitar Bar with 45-100 flatwound strings, comfortable action, and accurate intonation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n-Wood: Maple\u003cbr\u003e\n-Shape: Slender C, measuring .795” 1st fret, .930\" 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e\n-Fretboard: Rosewood, dot inlays\u003cbr\u003e\n-Frets: Slender, faint wear on frets 1-2\u003cbr\u003e\n-Scale Length: 30”\u003cbr\u003e\n-Nut: 1 9\/16”, zero fret\u003cbr\u003e\n-Tuners: Open-gear, pearloid buttons\u003cbr\u003e\n-Serialization: 4-prefix (1994) sticker, “Made in Germany”\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-Hardware: Ebony bridge, trapeze tailpiece (nickel-plated)\u003cbr\u003e\n-Plastics: Pearloid control plate, black knobs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe gloss Antique Brown Sunburst finish frames consistent curly flame figuring across the two-piece back, with a small area of shallow buckle rash central to the back and just a few faint finish scratches on top. 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":48686829699328,"sku":"400720_NEW","price":2499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/medium_e24c0319-1075-4c68-8982-418075e790d8.jpg?v=1778094855","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/1994-hofner-500-1-standard-violin-beatle-bass-antique-brown-sunburst-near-mint-w-blade-pickups-case-1","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}