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Description
Description
The Hofner 500/1 violin bass was designed by Walter Hofner and launched at the Frankfurt Music Messe in 1956. It has since gone on to become one of the most recognisable electric bass guitars in the music world in terms of both looks and sound.
The Hofner 500/1 model has the slim profile neck. White celluloid neck binding distinguishes it from the other German made Hofner violin basses. The light weight of the fully hollow body will be appreciated after a long nights playing.
Includes Hofner hardshell case
Specs
Specs
General
| Product Color: | Sunburst |
| Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | E Standard Bass (E-A-D-G) |
Body
| Body Shape: | Violin Bass |
| Body Material: | Flame Maple |
| Body Finish: | Gloss |
| Top Material: | Spruce |
| Body Binding: | White |
| Purfling: | Black/White/Black |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Flame Maple |
| Neck Finish: | Gloss |
| Neck Tint/Color: | Sunburst |
| Neck Shape: | Original '63 |
| Fingerboard Material: | Rosewood |
| Headstock Veneer: | Gloss |
| Nut Material: | Plastic |
| Nut Width: | 42mm |
| Scale Length: | 30" |
| Number of Frets: | 22 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Set Neck |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Pearl Dots |
| Inlay Shape: | Dots |
| Headstock Inlay/Decal: | Gold Hofner Script Decal |
Electronics
| Bridge Pickup: | Hofner Staple Nickel |
| Neck Pickup: | Hofner Staple Nickel |
| Controls and Switching: | 2 Volume, 2 On/Off Switches, Rhythm/Solo Switch for Volume Boost |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Nickel |
| Bridge: | Ebony |
| Tailpiece: | Trapeze Nickel |
| Tuning Machines: | Single Nickel Bass |
| Saddle: | Nickel |
| Pickguard: | White Pearl |
| Truss Rod Cover: | 3-Ply Black |
| Knobs: | Tea Cup |