Bill's Music is##xA0;an Authorized#xA0. 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 recognizable electric bass guitars in the music world in terms of both looks and sound. The Hofner 500/1 Vintage 64 model has the slim profile neck. White celluloid neck binding distinguishes the V64 from the other German made Hofner violin basses.
The light weight of the fully hollow body will be appreciated after a long nights playing. Authentic replica of the'64 model.
Selected flamed maple back and sides. Neck width at nut: 1-5/8 (42mm). Machine heads: Hofner 61/74B (2 on a strip). Hofner 72/20B ebony bridge with movable metal saddles for perfect intonation and string spacing. Hofner 62/30 trapeze tailpiece, brass. Hofner 65/36-P floating celluloid pickguard, pearl. 2 Hofner 511B "Staple" humbucking pickups. Hofner A2-B: Control panel with 2 volume controls, 2 on/off switches, rhythm/solo switch for volume boost. This Hofner bass##xA0;guitar##xA0;is handmade in Germany##xA0;as were##xA0;the original vintage Hofner basses. Welcome to Bill's Music! Bill's Music was started in 1965 and is celebrating over 52 years as one of the largest independent musical instrument dealers in the USA! Bill's Music is a family owned and operated full line musical instrument & gear store and is an authorized dealer & service center for many leading well known brands in the industry! Check out our huge selection of new and used guitars, basses, amps, power amplifiers, keyboards, digital pianos, electronics, brass, woodwind, bluegrass, pro audio, recording, DJ & lighting, drums, percussion, cymbals, parts & accessories! Bill's Music's retail store is located at 743 Frederick Road in Catonsville, Md 21228, just 10 minutes from downtown Baltimore and 45 minutes from Washington, DC. UPS will NOT deliver to APO, FPO or P. We're honest sellers with over 52 years in the music retail business! Items must also include all original packaging and accessories! Exceptions: The following items are returnable only if defective OR unopened - tubes, speakers and pickups. This listing is currently undergoing maintenance, we apologise for any inconvenience caused. The item "Hofner 500/1 Vintage'64 Reissue Violin Bass with Orig Case with STRAP TUNER CABLE" is in sale since Monday, July 2, 2018. This item is in the category "Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Bass Guitars". The seller is "billsmusic" and is located in Catonsville, Maryland.This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.