1994 Hofner 500/1 Standard Violin Beatle Bass Antique Brown Sunburst w/ Blade Pickups, Case
$2,799.99
$2,799.99
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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.
There'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 8oz, this 500/1 Standard has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with 40-93 flatwound strings, comfortable action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .810” 1st fret, .945" 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, dot inlay
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 30”
-Nut: 1 9/16”, zero fret
-Tuners: Open-gear, pearloid buttons
-Serialization: 4-prefix (1994) sticker, “Made in Germany”
Body Specs:
-Wood: Spruce, flame maple
-Pickups: Blade single coil x2
-Hardware: Ebony bridge, trapeze tailpiece (nickel-plated)
-Plastics: Pearloid control plate, teacup knobs
The gloss Antique Brown Sunburst finish frames uniform chevron flame figuring on the two-piece back, and there are just a couple small nicks on top. The smooth gloss on the neck profile is flawless.
The original black tolex hardshell case is included.
There'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 8oz, this 500/1 Standard has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with 40-93 flatwound strings, comfortable action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .810” 1st fret, .945" 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, dot inlay
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 30”
-Nut: 1 9/16”, zero fret
-Tuners: Open-gear, pearloid buttons
-Serialization: 4-prefix (1994) sticker, “Made in Germany”
Body Specs:
-Wood: Spruce, flame maple
-Pickups: Blade single coil x2
-Hardware: Ebony bridge, trapeze tailpiece (nickel-plated)
-Plastics: Pearloid control plate, teacup knobs
The gloss Antique Brown Sunburst finish frames uniform chevron flame figuring on the two-piece back, and there are just a couple small nicks on top. The smooth gloss on the neck profile is flawless.
The original black tolex hardshell case is included.
