Vintage guitars for sale: Hofner bass

This is a very rare 1964 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin Bass aka the ??Beatle?? Bass. It??s got a Hollow-body for that acoustic tonality. Its Redish Brown??burst finish is faded nice all over w / a nice heavy playing patina showing off its rare McCartney features. It??s exactly like Paul??s personal ??63 but w / a bound fingerboard for ??64. Its 2 Staple pole pickups sound great having the pre-1964 pickup surrounds that adjust from the sides. It??s got the large Gold raised logo w / a desirable small ... 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

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

1965 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin body Beatle Bass, Amazing sounding ??Staple??pole piece pickup, individual tuners, Raised logo, Nice light weight, Fun toplay, VG+, NSSC
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1965 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin Bass, AKA the Beatle Bass, Hollow-body, Sunburst finish, Staple pickups, Large raised logo and larger Pearloid controlpanel, Fantastic warm and powerful tonality, Light weight, Plays great, Truly abeauty, VG++, Rare worn original hard case... 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

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

Here's a beautiful example of a well-aged 1966 Hofner Beatle Bass. All original with the vintage case, this one is unique in having a sleek, black finish on the neck. It plays extremely well and recording with it produces the sound this bass is known and loved for.
All electronics / pickups work and sound great! The neck is also remarkably straight for it's age. Set up by Kurt Viles guitar tech with flat-wounds, it's ready for any show or recording session. There are some knicks and ... more

Hofner Beatles bass 5001 1965 model with original case and key to case .Great condition for a 60 year old bass .The neck has been reset .Back pickup rewound by hofner specs Everything works great .Weight 4lb 10 ozs .Strings is labella bass strings .Checking on front of bass body .The bass has been played but loved Raised Hofner logo on front of the head stock .Dots added on top of side binding on the neck side as you can see in the pictures. Made in Germany Serial number is gone . May have been ... 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

c Early 1970's Hofner G500 / 1 Deluxe Super Beatle Bass Natural w / OHSC
This Item Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks
The Bass Is In Fair Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Solid Arched Spruce Top Shows Playwear Throughout Including Checking, Scratches And Pick Wear (See Photos)
Original Hofner "Bar Blade" Pickups
Original Bridge
Original Gold Plated Trapeze Tailpiece
Original Control Plate And Knobs
Semi Hollow Maple Body Shows Heavy Playwear Throughout Including ... 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 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 1970s Hofner 500 / 1 Violin ??Beatle Bass?? in near-mint 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 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

1970s Hofner 500 / 1 Violin Bass In Sunburst Finish
This Bass Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks
In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Finish Shows Some Cosmetic Playwear Including Slight Buckle Rash, Small Dings, Marks And Scratches Throughout
Small Cracks On Near Neck Joint As Shown
Made In Germany
Figured Maple Hollow Body With Spruce Top
Maple Neck With Bound Rosewood Fingerboard And Dot Inlays
Original Frets In Very Good Condition
Dual Hofner ... more

Here's a beautiful example of a well-aged 1966 Hofner Beatle Bass. All original with the vintage case, this one is unique in having a sleek, black finish on the neck. It plays extremely well and recording with it produces the sound this bass is known and loved for.

All electronics / pickups work and sound great! The neck is also remarkably straight for it's age. Set up by Kurt Viles guitar tech with flat-wounds, it's ready for any show or recording session. There are ... more

1967 all original Vintage Hofner Bass. POT is from '67 The 147 denotes either the made in the 14th week or some say take the 14 divide by 2 and it tells you the month. The 7 denotes the year. It's an authentic hofner potentiometer. Theres 972 etched in the bottom of feet board and is the number of guitar made that year in 1967, not the number of that particular model but number of total guitars that came out of the Hofner factory. Plays and sounds good too, old original strings and comes with ... more

Hofner 500 / 1-64-0 bass guitar made in Germany. Purchased in 2021 with a single owner. Condition mint. Includes tweed hardshell case, Hofner bass stap and all paperwork.... more

For sale here is a hard-to-find 1984 Hofner violin bass issued to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the "British Invasion " . This bass and its case are all original. The bass is in excellent condition with only minor scuffing and slight discoloration here and there. The electronics work perfectly. It has been played very little so the frets have basically a life of playing left to give. There is minor corrosion on the metal. The tuners work great. The pickups are hot and the sound is ... 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

Hofner Left-Handed B-Bass Hi-SeriesVintage Viola Electric with Strap and Case ( used )
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Mint condition. Includes tweed case. Free shipping. Please email questions.
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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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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

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 guitar is in great shape with a few minor scuffs here and there and small spot of chipped finish on the very tip of the head. Guitar has a beautiful sound, no issues whatsoever??soft case is in great condition



This Hofner Model HI-CB-PE Electric Bass Guitar is a must-have for any musician looking for a high-quality instrument. With its soft case included, this guitar is perfect for transporting to gigs and rehearsals. The guitar is made by Höfner, a trusted ... 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

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

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

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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

Ein echtes Stück Musikgeschichte sucht ein neues Zuhause:
Zum Verkauf steht ein originaler Violin Bass aus den 1960er-Jahren (ca. 1967) ?? gebaut im Stil des legendären Höfner 500 / 1 ??Beatle Bass??, wie ihn Paul McCartney unsterblich gemacht hat
Original 60er-Jahre Instrument ?? authentischer Vintage-Charakter
Typischer warmer Beatles-Sound ?? sofort spielbereit
Elektronik komplett funktionsfähig (Pickups, Schalter, Regler)
Original Sunburst-Finish mit echtem ... 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

Erleben Sie den Charme vergangener Zeiten mit diesem Höfner 182 Bass aus dem Baujahr 1962 / 63. Ein echtes Sammlerstück der Marke Höfner, das durch seine historische Bedeutung und den klassischen Vintage-Stil besticht. Dieses Modell repräsentiert eine Ära, in der Musikinstrumente mit besonderer Sorgfalt gefertigt wurden und steht für Qualität und Handwerkskunst. Ideal für Liebhaber des Vintage-Looks und Kenner, die Wert auf Authentizität und einzigartige Musikinstrumente legen.... 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

A beautiful Hofner 182 E1 'Professional' bass, dating from circa 1963
These models were produced by Hofner and sold at Selmer as an economical competitor for Fender's popular Precision Bass. They came in two variants, the E1 and E2 models - featuring 1 and 2 pickups respectively. This model is the former, being an E1 single pickup bass and uncommonly features the 'panel' style tone controls with a bass / treble cut - a feature that was removed that year
It also comes complete with its ... 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 Bass von 1962 in gutem Zustand. Sehr gut bespielbar, Sound wie Beatles Bass, es sind die gleichen elektrischen Bauelemente wie beim Beatles Bass. Bass wurde irgendwann einmal neu überlackiert
Hofner bass from 1962 in good condition. Plays very well, sounds like a Beatles bass, it uses the same electrical components. The bass has been refinished once
Shipping Germany 1 Euro; Europe, 30 - 55 - Euro (Switzerland!!!!! and rest of the world please ask me !!!!!! )Please ask me for... more

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

This is a great opportunity to buy everything you need in one package Included in this sale:
Hofner retro Electric BassHard CaseFender Rumble 25 Bass AmpFender 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 ... 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

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

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

The Hofner Violin Bass Guitar is a high-quality electric bass guitar from the renowned brand Höfner. With a semi-hollow body type, this 4-string guitar is designed for right-handed players, making it ideal for musicians looking for a unique and versatile sound. The sunburst finish adds a touch of style to this classic instrument, while the included case ensures it stays protected when not in use. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned players, the Hofner Violin Bass Guitar delivers a rich and ... more

Hofner Ignition Club Bass GuitarShort Scale length (30??)Sunburst Hollow maple body and maple neck with rosewood fingerboardTwo 70s style ??staple pickups??Control panel has on / off for each pickup - Solo / rhythm switch - Individual volume controlsRetro fitted (upgraded) Hofner open tuners. The originals are not the best quality
The guitar is in excellent condition with only two small dings in the headstock which I have tried to capture in the photo. Comes with Original fitted hard case ... more

in nice shape
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1 tuner ONLY
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