Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass 1973-74 with Genuine Case

Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass / Made 1973–74 All Original

The genuine vintage Beatle Bass loved by Paul McCartney. This instrument retains its original specifications from the era, including hardware, pickups, switches, and headstock logo.

■ Condition
No damage, modifications, or repairs. All electronics and tuners are in perfect working order. Very minimal fret wear. Neck and binding are very clean. Minor scuffs on the corners of the headstock, and age-appropriate lacquer peeling on the upper body (see photos). Natural aging on chrome parts.

■ Playability
Fully set up by a professional. Equipped with La Bella Beatle Bass flatwound strings. Features the characteristic soft, yet centered soft thumb sound of a vintage Höfner.

■ Specifications
Spruce / Flame Maple Full Hollow, Double Bound
C-Shape Maple Neck / Bound Rosewood Fingerboard
Scale: 30 inches (short) / Nut Width: 1 5/8
2 x Höfner Blade Pickups
Trapeze Tailpiece / Ebony Bridge
Original Hard Case Included

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No claims, no returns.