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Hofner H500 1-62-0 Violin Bass Vintage 62

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Hofner H500 1-62-0 Violin Bass Vintage 62

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Specifications

Product features

Number of frets: 22
Number of strings: 4
Active tone control: No
Sustainable product: Not specified
Pickup configuration: HH
Pickup type: Humbucker (passive)
Neck connection: Set neck
Fretboard wood: Rosewood
Includes cover: No
Includes case: Yes
Colour: Burst
Country of origin: Germany
Left-handed: No
Body material: Maple + spruce top
Model: Violin bass
Bass guitar scale length: Short scale (< 30 inches)
String-thru-body: No
Body type: Hollow body

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight: 4,0 kg
Dimensions: 114,0 x 31,0 x 12,0 cm

Product specifications

Hollow-body electric bass guitar
Body: Violin Bass (1962 version)
Top: spruce
Sides and back: Flamed Maple
Neck: maple-beech-maple, set-in
Fretboard: rosewood
Scale length: 30 inches (76 cm) (short scale)
String nut: 42 mm
Number of frets: 22
Pickups: 2x Hofner Ignition Staple (humbucker)
Electronics: 2x volume, bass on/off, treble on/off, rhythm/solo
Details: pearloid pickguard
Including Hofner Vintage guitar strap and Hofner case

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Specifications

Product features

Number of frets: 22
Number of strings: 4
Active tone control: No
Sustainable product: Not specified
Pickup configuration: HH
Pickup type: Humbucker (passive)
Neck connection: Set neck
Fretboard wood: Rosewood
Includes cover: No
Includes case: Yes
Colour: Burst
Country of origin: Germany
Left-handed: No
Body material: Maple + spruce top
Model: Violin bass
Bass guitar scale length: Short scale (< 30 inches)
String-thru-body: No
Body type: Hollow body

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight: 4,0 kg
Dimensions: 114,0 x 31,0 x 12,0 cm

Product specifications

Hollow-body electric bass guitar
Body: Violin Bass (1962 version)
Top: spruce
Sides and back: Flamed Maple
Neck: maple-beech-maple, set-in
Fretboard: rosewood
Scale length: 30 inches (76 cm) (short scale)
String nut: 42 mm
Number of frets: 22
Pickups: 2x Hofner Ignition Staple (humbucker)
Electronics: 2x volume, bass on/off, treble on/off, rhythm/solo
Details: pearloid pickguard
Including Hofner Vintage guitar strap and Hofner case

Product information

Product no: 9000-0006-0515

General

Paul McCartney started out with a 1961 version of the Violin Bass, which he then replaced by an improved bass guitar shortly after. This new 1962 version was later gifted to him by Höfner and is the bass guitar we've probably seen in the hands of the Beatles bass player the most. This hollow-body model is still available in the shape of the Hofner H500/1-62-0 Vintage '62 (with case and strap). It also has the original neck profile to enhance sustain and comfort.

The Original Beatles Bass

The Hofner H500 Vintage '62 has all the features of the original Beatles Bass including a classic Sunburst finish, Hofner tailpiece and pearloid pickguard and control panel. The rich sound of this bass is delivered by two humbucker pickups combined with a fully hollow body. This body also ensures this instrument remains lightweight which will no doubt be appreciated by your back after several hours of playing.

Hofner String Instrument

The German company, Hofner - known for their famous Violin Bass, among other things - was founded in 1887 and has become one of the biggest manufacturers of string instruments in Western Europe. Their line of products includes acoustic and electric guitars, bass guitars and classical instruments, all crafted with great attention to detail and according to tradition. Many guitarists and bass guitar players - ranging from beginners to professionals - use Hofner instruments because of their attractive combination of tone, comfort and quality.

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4 / 5

Hofner H500 1-62-0 Violin Bass Vintage 62

Wat een iconisch instrument. Zelfs dit instap model speelt geweldig en op de afwerking is niets aan te merken. Erg tevreden! Heb de bas via de website besteld en deze werd snel geleverd. Ook was de bas afgesteld en goed verpakt. Bij vragen staat Bax voor je klaar, aardige en service gerichte mensen werken hier. Een aanrader!

June 2, 2020 | John Boom

This review was automatically translated from Dutch.