Vintage Hofner 500/1 Beatles /Violin Bass with Blade Pickups
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Hofner 500/1 Beatle/Violin Bass with Blade Pickups Code : H 00573
The original Höfner 500/1 bass was made in Germany, in small production numbers, and only sold in a few European countries. Popularized in 1963 when The Beatles from Liverpool, UK brought its sound to a global audience. Its lightness, ease of play, deep sound, and striking shape has helped maintain its popularity to this day. 1960 models are amongst the rarest and prettiest 500/1 basses. This instrument is marked as being made in West Germany.
Features:
Sunburst Finish
Blade Pick-Ups
Solid Spruce Top
Flat Back
Horizontal Logo
Code : H 00573
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