Hofner bass guitar 1968

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Hofner bass guitar 1968:
$1300.00

1968 Hofner 500/1 Beatle Bass w/chipboard case Serial #1168. It is closely associated with Paul McCartney and the Beatles. Paul\'s use of this bass in the early \'60s propelled Hofner sales and turned the 500/1 into an absolutely iconic instrument. When German-made Hofner instruments were distributed in the United Kingdom, they were given model names to go along with their model numbers, and the 500/1 was dubbed the Violin Bass. It is also commonly referred to as the Beatles Bass.

Body Style:Semi-hollowbody

Wood Composition:Maple body, Spruce top, Rosewood fingerboard

Design Elements:Bound body, glued-in neck, two pickups, dot inlays, three tone switches and two control knobs

Notable Players:Paul McCartney, Chris Wood