Ideal for those seeking an authentic violin bass: artists, enthusiasts, Beatle bands, and anyone who desires the unique tone of this famous instrument. This model is based on the 500/1 as made in 1963, with twin “Staple” pickups, two-on-a-strip tuners, fully hollow body, and slim unbound short-scale two piece neck.

• German-made bass at an excellent price
• Pearloid scratchplate
• Hi-gloss poly finish ensures that this bass will take the knocks and bangs of life on the road
• Fitted with flatwound strings, the tone is all you would expect of a traditional 500/1 bass and the great sound from the 1960s
• Supplied with a Höfner quality case.

Specifications

Country of Origin	Germany
Model	HOF-H500/1-63-AR-O
Bridge	Ebony, Hofner Fretted
Case	Hardshell
Construction	Violin Bass
Electronics	Hofner Pearl Panel
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Number of Frets	22
Hand Orientation	Right
Inlays	Pearl Dots

Body Material	Flame Maple
Top Material	Spruce
Neck / Profile	Maple, Two Piece, Violin Bass Set Neck
Nut	Plastic, 42 mm Width
Pickguard	White Pearl
Pickup Type	Hofner Staple Nickel Neck and Bridge
Scale Length	76 cm (30")
Number of Strings	4, Hofner Flat Wound
Tuning Machines	Strip Nickel, Plastic Buttons