Vintage guitars for sale: Hofner bass

Original 1959 Hofner 500 / 5 "Stuart Sutcliffe" Bass. This is a beautiful, vintage 1959 Hofner 500 / 5 bass, as used by the Beatles original bass player Stuart Sutcliffe. This is priced to sell because it has been expertly and pro-refinished by Harry White, in England, and it has a correct, replaced, reissue Hofner bass bridge, as well as someone put a jackplate around the input jack. Also looks like a filled in hole for possibly a Strap button was once installed, behind and below the tailpiece ... more

Hofner Ignition Pro Violin Bass Orange Sunburst with Case
Fun fact! This is a violin bass of a copy of what an unknown underrated musician used to play! Although it's pre-owned and it has hardly been played. It does not have any scratches and is in excellent condition. Bass come with a case that has minor scratches and is sturdy condition. For further info please reference images for an accurate and visual description of this item. Addl. images can be provided if requested.
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Up for sale is a vintage 1960's EKO 995 Höfner Beatle-Style Violin Bass Guitar. Made in Italy. Does not include pickguard. Includes Stadium Gig Bag. 'As Found / As Pictured' vintage condition. Minor wear commensurate with age & use. All parts & electronics in good working order. Neck is straight with low action & minimal buzzing. A setup is suggested for optimal intonation & action. Please see photos for item condition; photos are of the actual items being sold. Glare & ... more

Surprisingly clean example of a '60s (or '70s?) Japanese viola bass. The action gets high as you go up the fretboard despite the saddles being bottomed out. Neck looks straight. I gave the truss a little turn in each direction but was wary of going too far. Not sure whether it needs a neck reset, shim, or to just have the bridge filed down. Frets are excellent. Electronics are clean. There are some paint chips in the pickup rings, but otherwise it's cosmetically great. Wondering if the V / T ... more

This is a nice Hofner copy of the Beatle Bass Paul used. We believe it to be a Univox or Teisco 1960's. Electronics all work however the tone just has a little static noise when you turn it volume works great and so does the tone other than that drop of static while turning (probably a very good electronics cleaning is in order). There are a few extra screw holes in the headstock some shown in pics. There is a ding on the fingerboard shown in pics at the 4th fret. Selling as is with the ... more

1960s Hofner 5000 / 1 Deluxe Violin Bass ?? Vintage Natural ?? Germany ?? w / Case
An exceptional example of German craftsmanship and iconic 1960s design, this vintage Höfner 5000 / 1 Deluxe Violin Bass represents the high-end evolution of the legendary 500 / 1 ??Beatle Bass ?? Made in Germany, this Deluxe model features premium tonewoods, upscale appointments, and refined construction, making it one of the most desirable Höfner basses of the era
With its semi-hollow violin-shaped ... more

This is a 1968 Hofner 500 / 1 bass that has a mix of features from a 500 / 1 and a 5000 / 1 Deluxe. It was most likely a custom order. The color and style of wood, the tortoise shell pickguard, and tortoise shell control plate are consistent with a 5000 / 1 Deluxe. The rest of the bass has typical features of a 500 / 1. The original hard shell case is included and is in rough condition. The trussrod cover and input jack have been replaced with parts from a 1967 Hofner 500 / 1 violin bass
The... more

Up for sale, a 1978 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin ??Beatle Bass?? in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Unique among the standard production 500 / 1s in the late ?70s, this Hofner model faithfully replicates circa 1964 spec, with non-standard (and vintage-accurate) features including staple pickups, teacup knobs, a raised headstock logo, and white switches.
The bass indelibly linked with Paul McCartney and the Beatles, this ... more

Up for sale, a 1966 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin ??Beatle Bass?? in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a vintage hardshell case. Indelibly linked with Paul McCartney and the Beatles, this genuine vintage 500 / 1 captures the round, pillowy thump and definition inherent to the iconic Beatles sound, with a fully hollow body and notably early blade pickups, which became standard for the model in ?67
There's a distinctive pluck, percussive cut, and hollow thud that this ... more

Hofner 500 / 2-0 Club bass made in Germany. Includes hard-shell case. The bass is in "like new" condition and was only played by me at home. Includes all paperwork.... more

1967 -1971 HOFNER DELUXE SUPER BEATLE BassG500 / 1 Natural Gold Parts
What I have here is a Hofner Fretless bass I purchased in1971 from a friend. I have had it on display hanging and intermittent playing.
It is a rare closeto original Hofner fretless model bass. Unconfirmed one of 100ish made in Blond / Naturaland only a few in a Fretless version. Most likely a custom ordered bass whichis even more rare.
There are a few non original parts some screws of which Iinstalled over the ... more

Up for sale, a 1965 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin ??Beatle Bass?? in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a vintage hardshell case. Indelibly linked with Paul McCartney and the Beatles, this genuine vintage 500 / 1 captures the round, pillowy thump and definition of the iconic Beatles sound, with a fully hollow body and ??staple?? pickups
There's a distinctive pluck, percussive cut, and hollow thud that this bass delivers even unplugged, with a broad sonic range between ... more

Rare "Beatle Bass" from 1967. All original ( except* the pickguard brace. Has had a neck reset by professional luthier )Comes with the original case The 1967 Höfner 500 / 1 Violin Bass (commonly known as the "Beatle Bass " ) represents a notable evolution in the model's design during the late 1960s This German-made semi-hollow electric bass features the iconic violin-shaped body (spruce top, flamed maple back and sides), a short 30-inch (762 mm) scale length, maple neck with rosewood fretboard ... more

Here is a neat vintage Hofner 187 bass from the 1970s! This short scale model is in good overall condition
Specs include a mahogany body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, block inlays, zero fret and a 23 fret fingerboard. It has open gear tuners, a black guard and a bolt-on neck. The scale length is 30" and the nut width is 1 11 / 16 " . It has dual Hofner blade pickups
This one has been refretted and the binding was cut at each fret slot to accommodate the wire. The back of the ... more

Hofner Left-Handed B-Bass Hi-SeriesVintage Viola Electric with Strap and Case ( used )
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Up for sale, a 1974 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin ??Beatle Bass?? in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Indelibly linked with Paul McCartney and the Beatles, this genuine vintage 500 / 1 captures the round, pillowy thump and definition inherent to the iconic Beatles sound, with a fully hollow body and blade pickups
There??s a distinctive pluck, percussive cut, and hollow thud that this bass delivers even while unplugged, with a... more

I am second owner and never played this bass it shows some signs of being played on the back and is in beautiful shape and has been in the case for 30 years .No returns .... more

Vintage Hofner 500 / 1 Violin Bass Sunburst 1968
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One of the most instantly recognizable basses on the planet, the Hofner 500 / 1 has been at the forefront of countless numbers of rock groups for over six decades. This example from 1968 has an ultra cool, true vintage vibe to it with a comfortable feel & gorgeous tone. Professionally set up & ready for action straight out of the case
Cosmetic Condition: Good ... more

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THIS IS TRULY SUPER CLEAN c. 1967 HOFNER (GERMANY) MODEL 500 / 1 ELECTRIC BASS GUITAR, CALLED THE "VIOLA / VIOLIN BASS " . (IT'S ALSO COMMONLY NICKNAMED THE "BEATLE BASS" DUE TO PAUL McCARTNEY USING THIS MODEL DURING THE EARLY YEARS OF THE GROUP )
THE INSTRUMENT COMES IN THE ORIGINAL PERIOD HARD CASE. (ON A COOL SIDE NOTE: I FOUND AN OLD CELLULOID "FAUX TORTOISE" PICK SLID INTO A SPACE ON THE SIDE OF THE ... more

Up for sale, a 1974 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin ??Beatle Bass?? in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Indelibly linked with Paul McCartney and the Beatles, this genuine vintage 500 / 1 captures the round, pillowy thump and definition inherent to the iconic Beatles sound, with a fully hollow body and blade pickups
There??s a distinctive pluck, percussive cut, and hollow thud that this bass delivers even while unplugged, with a broad sonic ... more

A rare Lefty 1970s Hofner 500 / 1 Violin Bass
Original 500 / 1 violin bass, from the 1970s with original hard case. Although these can be difficult to determine the exact production year due to lack of serial numbers but, based on the head stock logo, bar blade pickups, large escutcheon, wide control panel, etc it definitely points it to the 1970. It seems to be all original and I was told that it had a neck reset done 5-6 years ago. There's a few dings here and there but this guitar is ... more

HISTORY:
The 500 / 1 bass was conceived in 1955 by Hofner Co. president Walter Hofner who believed a violin shaped bass would be easy to manufacturer along side of his existing double bass production line. It featured a symmetrical violin style design, was very light weight, had good playability and a was offered at a reasonable price. The 500 / 1 was unveiled in 1956 at the Frankfurt Music Fair however, ironically, was not made available in the UK until 1963 when it was imported for the ... more

Authentic Made in Germany Hofner 500 / 1 SB 1968 Vintage Sunburst Violin Beatles Electric Bass, B3483 Mother of Pearl pick guard / Silver Topped black knobs. About 88-90% ware on the D string from frets 1 to 6 *See Pics* for surface cracks and fret ware. All original unrestored As Is! This is the real deal. It sounds great and has stayed in tune for decades. Kept temp controlled. Comes with aftermarket hardcase and key. Purchased in 1980. Comes with original receipt. Enjoy... more

Vintage EKO 995 Violin Bass ?? Made in Italy (Late 1960s / Early 1970s)
Offered here is a beautiful original EKO Model 995 violin bass, Made in Italy during the late 1960s to early 1970s. This is EKO??s classic Italian interpretation of the iconic Höfner-style ??Beatle Bass, ?? prized for its lightweight semi-hollow construction, warm vintage tone, and unmistakable violin-shaped body
This instrument has been family owned and was previously owned by my father. It has been kept carefully... more

Really good shape for it's age with minor wear electronics have been gone through and it's been setup. 30" scale length. One of the earliest basses to have a preamp and the sounds are very usable. Roy Estrada used to play one of these in the Mothers of Invention that Frank Zappa owned. All around an amazing find and a joy to play, no functional issues.... more

1967 / 68 Hofner 500 / 1 Electric Bass Guitar in very good condition. Made in Germany. Neck was reset in October '25 by Custom Fretted Instruments. Check them out on the internet. They did a complete setup to Hofner specs: New Bridge was installed (old bridge included with bass). Electronics were cleaned, truss rod lubed and adjusted. Intonation set. New Labella FW stings. See pictures for further information. Any questions, feel free to contact me and I will respond ASAP.... more

HOFNER “ARTIST” 185 BASS 1963
We are happy to offer for sale this vintage short-scale Hofner Bass. Details as follows:

Year of manufacture: 1963Country of origin: Germany (Bubenreuth Factory)Serial number: 1895Body Material: Solid wood with an offset-waist, double-cutaway shapeWeight: 7 80 lbsBody Finish: Fiesta RedNeck Material: One-piece Maple, bolt-on construction Fingerboard: Rosewood with 21 frets and stripe pearloid inlaysScale Length: 30-inch (short-scale)Pickups: ... more

Hi there, Here is for sale a very beautiful Hofner 185 Artist Bass, Brokat, made in Germany in early 1960's, Vintage & Rare. Nice sound, straight neck The shipping rate will be 250 euros for USA, Canada, Australie, Japan etc .All best regards.... more

For Sale: 1964 Vintage Hofner President Bass Guitar in blonde natural.

Stunning vintage quality bass in Blonde natural made in Germany. Bass is in great condition considering age, a few scuffs and dings of course commensurate with age, but this only adds to the character! Tuners were also amended a long time ago!

Otherwise, straight neck, working truss, tuners and electrics. Check out specifications and stats which can be found on official Hofner sites. Will also throw in ... more

Meine original Vintage Hofner / Höfner 500 / 1 Violin-Bass Gitarre, aus dem Jahr 1964, hat mich 60 Jahre auf meinem musikalischen Weg begleitet. Leider muß ich mich nach dieser langen, schönen Zeit verabschieden Dieses wunderschöne Instrument ist ein Muss für jeden Sammler und Liebhaber von Vintage-Instrumenten der wilden 60er Jahre. Der Hofner 500 / 1 Violin-Bass hat einen einzigartigen, warmen Sound und ist bekannt für seine ikonische Form, die von Paul McCartney berühmt gemacht wurde. ... more

FINESTSELECTIONSHIPPINGSPECIALISTS24 HourSupportLondon Vintage Guitars are please to offer:Hofner 500 / 1 Violin Bass 1959 - SunburstHofner 500 / 1 Violin BassYear: 1959
Condition: Excellent
DescriptionTHE GERMAN CONNECTION
We are happy to offer one of the most iconic of all Vintage Basses both in look style and tone which to many is affectionately known as the Beatle Bass, details as follows 
The following instrument features the Cavern Esq Vertical Logo and in its original ... more

Verkaufe aus privater Sammlung, von mir gespielte Instrumente. Die Höfner 500 / 5 SENATOR Bassgitarre aus den Jahren 1963 / 64 ist ein Vintage Schmuckstück aus Deutschland. Das Modell besticht durch seine Sunburst-Korpusfarbe und die 22 Bünde. Mit einer 4-saitigen Saitenkonfiguration und dem Korpus in der Form 500 / 5 ist sie perfekt für Bassisten geeignet. Besonders hervorzuheben ist das geringe Gewicht, welches das spielen noch angenehmer macht. Dieses Modell stammt aus der renommierten ... more

Zum Verkauf kommt ein original Höfner Bass aus dem Jahr 1967 Der Bass lag bestimmt 20 Jahre unbenutzt auf einem Schrank Ich habe ihn bei der Firma "Daesch Instruments" restaurieren lassen Die Restaurierung wurde so ausgeführt das die Original Patina erhalten geblieben ist Der Lack wurde nur ausgebessert und nach dem Aufbringen von mehreren neuen Schichten poliert Der Rest ist so instandgesetzt das das Instrument spielbar ist Ein Poti war leider defekt und wurde durch einen neuen von der Firma ... more

Höfner Ignition Series Violin Bass in classic sunburst, professionally set up and fitted with Rotosound Tru Bass 88 strings for the authentic Hofner sound
Höfner Ignition Violin Bass ?? Cavern Pickup Configuration ?? Hard Case ?? Tru Bass 88
Lovely Höfner Ignition Series Violin Bass in classic sunburst, set up in the Cavern pickup configuration (both pickups positioned close together near the neck) for the warm, woody early-Beatles tone
The bass is in excellent condition and comes ... more

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Verkaufe aus privater Sammlung, von mir gespielte Instrumente. Die Höfner 500 / 5 SENATOR Bassgitarre aus den Jahren 1963 / 64 ist ein Vintage Schmuckstück aus Deutschland. Das Modell besticht durch seine Sunburst-Korpusfarbe und die 22 Bünde. Mit einer 4-saitigen Saitenkonfiguration und dem Korpus in der Form 500 / 5 ist sie perfekt für Bassisten geeignet. Besonders hervorzuheben ist das geringe Gewicht, welches das spielen noch angenehmer macht. Dieses Modell stammt aus der renommierten ... more

Fantastic violin bass in very good condition. Plays extremely well .
Comes with hard case .... more

Hofner verythin bass with hard case. (Short scale)
Great signature hofner sound
Please note:
The input jack has minor connection issues but pickups all work perfectly
Strings will likely need a change.... more

Höfner Bass Control Panel made in 1963.
Control panel by Höfner in its original state, small panel, works fine. Ideal for the most accurate replacement either on vintage or present day instruments. Potentiometers are marked 293 which means 29th week of 1963. Suitable for 500 / 1 Violin Beatles bass, 500 / 2 Club Bass, 500 / 5 President and other models.... more

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1963 / 1964 500 / 1 Violin Bass, Sunburst, Used

Condition : Good for age

Nicely faded fnishNo scratchplateControl plate is replacementPots are replacementsBlack switches are replacementsNut is replacementMissing name badge from ... more

Vintage 1960s Hofner 182 bass neck. Truss rod turns and works.... more

USED Hofner hollowbody bass
Summary:
I am not sure on the actual model name / number so if any vintage Hofner fans out there can shed any light then please do !
A very rare find indeed !
This is a lovely old girl from a classic jazz / rock n roll era. There's some writing inside the 'F hole' that indicates it might have been built in 1958 !
It's in fairly good condition considering it's age and if it had Fender or Gibson on the headstock one could expect a value of in excess ... more

FINESTSELECTIONSHIPPINGSPECIALISTS24 HourSupportLondon Vintage Guitars are please to offer:Hofner 500 / 1 Violin Bass 1956 - SunburstHofner 500 / 1 Violin BassYear: 1956
Condition: Excellent
DescriptionTHE GERMAN CONNECTION
We are happy to offer one of the most iconic of all Vintage Basses both in look style and tone which to many is affectionetly known as the Beatle Bass, details as follows 
The 56 
The following instrument is from the models first year of production ... more

Vintage 1962 Hofner Senator Bass Sunburst Brunette Bass Guitar OHSC *1960s
I am ever so excited to offer this beauty for sale. This is the last Hofner Senator Bass made in 1962, according to Hofner records. I picked this up from Scotland with the original owner's son, where it's been since new. This is Beatles-era magic! It's in good condition, having been a played guitar for over 60 years. There is a bit of damage to the binding to the lower left as you look at the back (pictured), ... more

Hofner 185 bass, anni 60', tre pomelli molto raro, funzionante, ottimo suono, molto usato vedi foto,... more

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In good overall condition. The neck joint is solid but the pickup needs to be rewound
For any offers please contact me direct
Cash on collection from Battle East Sussex
No postage available
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Höfner Bass Control Panel Vintage 1964.
Control panel by Höfner in its original state, small panel, works fine. Provided with its original input jack connection (kept in place by modern cable ties). Ideal for the most accurate replacement either on vintage or present day instruments. Potentiometers are marked 14 which means 1st week of 1964 (basically 1963). Suitable for 500 / 1 Violin Beatles bass, 500 / 2 Club Bass, 500 / 5 President and other models.... more

1 tuner ONLY
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in nice shape
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in nice shape
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Vintage 1960 1961 Hofner 500 / 3 Bass Blonde Natural Bass Guitar w / OHSC *1960s
I am ever so excited to offer this beauty for sale. This is one of the early Hofner 500 / 3 basses, before they switched the model to the Senator bass. It's a stunning example, in the original blonde finish, and comes complete with the original hard case. It's been incredibly well looked after, as you can see, and has a stunning natural checking to it. The neck is sturdy and the action good. It's one of the ... more

For sale I have my left-handed Hofner Ignition Violin Bass Guitar.
It is in full working order and good condition. (There is a small nick at the top of the headstock which you can see clearly in the photographs)
Item is collection only, so when you come to collect it you can try it out for yourself
Collection from Camberley in Surrey but I often go to Redhill so collection from there is also possible
It comes with a solid hard case (with a slightly tatty handle)
Ok budding Paul ... more

Continuing my guitar and equipment downsizing I am offering my vintage four string, single pick-up Hofner Senator Electro- Acoustic Bass Guitar for sale at £950. I bought this new in 1964 and used it regularly gigging clubs and dance halls mainly across south Wales and the midlands of England in the mid 1960s. It served me very well and is one of my favourite instruments. It has been carefully stored since then. I kept it all this time for sentimental reasons but have now decided, ... more