Vintage guitars for sale: Hofner bass

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

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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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

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

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 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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 fully hollow body 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 ... more

Hofner Bass HI-Series 4-String Violin Bass Sunburst Ed Sullivan Show W / Case. Great condition. Very little play wear includes original hard shell case. The case does have one broken latch. Will ship FedEx ground fully insured with tracking shipping to the lower 48 states only. No Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam or PO boxes international shipping provided by eBay Global
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The Hofner Ignition Pro Hi-BB-PE-TBK Violin Bass Guitar is a stylish and high-quality electric bass with a unique violin-style body in black and brown color. This right-handed bass features 22 frets, four flat wound strings, and a hollow body design. Made by Hofner, a reputable brand known for producing quality musical instruments, this model is part of the Ignition Pro series, designed for exceptional sound and performance. Perfect for bass players looking for a sound that is both distinctive ... more

Going through my grandfather??s stuff I came across what I am told is a vintage 1965 Hofner 500 / 1 Beatle (Paul McCartney style) Bass Guitar.
It is a classic electric bass guitar known for its distinctive features and iconic design. Made by Höfner, this right-handed bass guitar has a maple body and hollow construction, giving it a unique sound and feel. With a rosewood fretboard and maple neck, this vintage bass guitar offers high-quality craftsmanship and a timeless appeal that makes it a... more

I was a Hofner dealer for several years, I have owned over 100 Hofner Basses, this is from my personal collection

This 1967 / 68 Is a rare 500 / 1m bass, the circuit was a forerunner of the active bass

I purchased this bass for its rarity, the action and playability is very good. I never had any work on the control panel, I can tell you that the front pickup works well and that was the " McCartney " sound so I never had any service to the electronics, I will ... more

I have owned over 100 Hofner Bass Guitars, I was a Hofner dealer at one time, I am selling this bass from my personal collection.

This is a 1965 / 66 Hofner Bass made in Germany. This 60 year old bass plays and sounds great, that great Hofner tone you can only get from a vintage instrument.

I only use the front pickup as that is the " McCartney Tone" so I never bothered to get the back pickup checked, it is weak or may not be working. It may be a wire off or ... more

Höfner Vintage Hollow Body 4-String Right-Handed Electric Bass Guitar Sunburst... 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

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

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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

Hofner 185 bass, anni 60', tre pomelli molto raro, funzionante, ottimo suono, molto usato vedi foto,... 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 
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The following instrument is from the models first year of production ... 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

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

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

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
feel free to ask questions 07968121881... 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

p{ line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: 0 25cm; background: transparent }DieBassgitarre Höfner Galaxie ist eine short scale (76 cm, 30 ")Bassgitarre. Zusammen mit der leichte Bauweise, finden viele Spielereine kurze Skala viel einfacher zu benutzen und zu behandeln ohneAbstriche in der Optik oder im Sound machen zu müssen. DerPalisander Hals kommt mit elegant gestreiften Inlays, die dasklassischen Aussehen dieser Höfner Bass unterstreichen. Ausgestattetmit zwei Höfner Humbucker Pick-ups mit 2 ... 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

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

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

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: 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

needs REPAIR=2 dowels have to be installed
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in nice shape
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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

1 tuner ONLY
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Hofner Violin Bass 1966 / 69 Vintage.... more

Hofner verythin bass with hard case. (Short scale)
Great signature hofner sound
Please note:
Both pickups work perfectly , but input jack has a tendency to become slightly loose causing minor connection issues. F holes make it difficult to tighten from the inside
Strings will need a change.... more

HOFNER HA-BO7 JUMBO ELECTRO ACOUSTIC BASS - GERMAN MADE COMPLETE WITH HARD CASE AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION
THE BASS HAS A SOLID SPRUCE TOP AND A ROSEWOOD BODY. SHE HAS ALSO HAD A RECENT SET UP AND SERVICE TO CHECK OVER ELECTRICS.... more

1960 Hofner 182 E2 bass Ex Ian Bairnson
Here we have a cool Hofner Bass owned by the founding member of the 1970??s group ??Pilot?? and subsequently The Alan parsons project before becoming the 1980??s first call studio session guitarist with numerous highlights including Kate Bush??s ??wuthering heights?? solo. Ian had experimentally removed the frets above the 12th so he could play fretless, these have no been replaced returning the guitar to stock. The 2 diamond Hofner pickups are on their... more

1964 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin Bass
I love these bass??s, not only for the fab 4 connection but they sound so strong, easy to play and weigh hardly anything, great for the jobbing bass player on the hoof. This one is in great original condition and looks to have had the obligatory neck reset in the past so the neck angle is good resulting in a really nicely set up bass. It has all the correct features for an early 1964 bass such as narrow control panel, bound neck and individual cat??s head ... 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

More details soon but wanted to celebrate Paul's missing bass movie by offering mine for "have to sell amount" to a millionaire on this date ;)
Bargain
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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

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