Vintage guitars for sale: Hofner bass

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

The Hofner B-Bass Icon Series Violin Bass in Tobacco Burst is a stunning bass guitar that exudes style and elegance. With its unique sunburst finish and iconic brand name, Hofner, this instrument is sure to turn heads and deliver beautiful tones. The inclusion of a case adds extra protection and convenience for the player on the go. Overall, this bass guitar is a must-have for any musician looking for a high-quality and visually appealing instrument
Excellent condition!... 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

Vintage 1970's "lawsuit" Realistic (Radio Shack) Hofner Copy Beatle Bass NICE Made in Japan
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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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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

Hofner Left-Handed B-Bass Hi-SeriesVintage Viola Electric with Strap and Case ( used )
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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

Up for sale, a 1994 Hofner 500 / 1 Standard Violin ??Beatle Bass?? in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Indelibly linked with Paul McCartney and the Beatles, this 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 unplugged, with a broad ... more

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

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

Up for sale, a 1970s Hofner 500 / 1 left-handed Violin ??Beatle Bass?? in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This Hofner model replicates circa 1964 spec, with non-standard (and vintage-accurate) features including staple pickups, teacup knobs, and white switches
The bass indelibly linked with Paul McCartney and the Beatles, this genuine vintage 500 / 1 captures the round, pillowy thump and definition of the Beatles sound, strung with... 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

1967 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin ??Beatle?? Bass In Good Condition with some checking to the finish and minor rust on the tailpiece and screws on the control plate. It looks like the neck might have had a crack near the body that may have been glued at one point by the previous owner. Overall it appears to be in good condition and has beautiful color. I am not a bass player and I??ve never played it. The controls appear to function properly. I do not know if the case is original but it appears to be ... 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 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

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

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

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

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needs REPAIR=2 dowels have to be installed
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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

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

Hofner Ignition retro Electric BassHard CaseFender Rumble 25 Bass AmplifierFender Lead
The Bass is in beautiful condition, fully working with no issues or damage. Has hardly been played. Fender amp is in as-new condition and comes with Owners' Manual and genuine Fender lead and Mains Lead. Hard Case is a good quality one, with great protective felt lining to protect the Bass. All clasps are in perfect working order, as is the carrying handle. There are some small marks on the case from ... more

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For Sale this awesome Hofner Verythin (verithin) bass including hard case
Plays and sounds great. Lots of tones can be dialled in via the pots including the classic Paul McCartney sound
Condition is excellent. It??s very comfortable to play and looks amazing. Could maybe do with a new set of strings but there??s plenty of life still in them. ... more

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

In good overall condition  However the action is quite high,  maybe the neck needs to be reset  no sound from the pickup,  needs a rewind  low price reflects this Cash on collection from Battle East Sussex feel free to ask questions 07968121881... more

Hofner 500 / 5 President Bass reissue - Excellent condition with new Hofner hard case - Dial up the sounds of the 60s Mersey Beat with this reissue Bass as played by original Beatles bass player Stuart Sutcliffe - The Hofner twin ?toaster?? style pickup are warm and super responsive and as well as the 60s sound the tones are cool and smooth for Blues, Country and Contemporary musical sounds - The Bass has several aftermarket upgrades including a reproduced fitted Hofner President Pick Guard ... 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

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

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

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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

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 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

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

Here is an original Höfner Violin Bass from 1957, which I acquired in the 1970s from a musician in Frankfurt to play in a band at first. The company Höfner confirmed to me the year of construction 1957 for this Höfner Bass 500 / 1, which is hardly to be found from this year (for confirmation email see photo attached) The Höfner 500 / 1 is a four-string electric bass model with a flat, hollow body, first introduced by the German musical instrument manufacturer Höfner in 1956. The bass is ... 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