Vintage guitars for sale: Hofner bass

Hofner B-Bass Hi-Series 4 String Electric Violin Bass Sunburst - Excellent!
Up for sale we have a Hofner 4 String Electric Violin Bass Guitar in Excellent Condition. The Guitar was well taken care of with no signs of use & wear. Overall it is considered in Excellent Cosmetic Condition. Nothing Major to impede performance of the Guitar. This is BEATLES cool
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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

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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Circa 1970 Teisco made beatle bass. Tested and working perfectly you won??t find a cleaner more original example. Action is lower than any other beetle base I??ve played and still can go lower. Freshly cleaned and tuned up electronics. No issues

Comes freshly set up with flatwounds.

These bases sound exactly like a Hofner from the period and are a 1 / 8 of the price

Ships Pro packed with the neck off

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Never gigged but upgraded German knobs, bridge and GOLD German Tailpiece. New Labella bass stings. Intonation set.
Hofner German case. Upgrade with Nice vintage looking vintage yellowed control plate and Pickguard. Painted switches. German strap buttons. Will include CT chrome tailpiece

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Limited special edition silver "Beatles Bass" made by Hofner. Immaculate condition. From the estate and collection of a local musician known for some years in this area although I did not know him personally. It is a lovely instrument with obvious collector's interest and there do not appear to be too of them around. The same instrument in bubble-gum pink at the same sale went for hundreds more than our asking price . You really can't go wrong with this one. Custom hard case included. Serial ... more

This is a used Höfner electric bass guitar with a solid body in pink color. It has four strings and is designed for right-handed players. The set includes a cable, strap, and hard case. The bass guitar was made in Germany

Has only been played a few times, in beautiful condition.
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Up for sale is this Hofner Contemporary bass guitar. Just like McCartney??s for a portion of the price. This is the in between model. Plays and sounds amazing. It has that classic Hofner Beatles tone. I took off the pickguard and added the solid black truss rod cover to make it look like the real deal. Comes with a never used Hofner strap which ties through the neck just like Paul??s. Also, comes with a hard case pictured here. This has been my backup that I??ve barely used since I bought it ... more

A really cool version of the Club Bass from Hofner, the single cut big brother to the Violin Bass made so famous by the bass player for an English band in the 60s. This instrument is part of the Green Line from Hofner, made in Germany without the use of plastics and with wood native to Europe. The core of the build is an Apline Spruce top mated to flamed maple back and rims. The back on this one is particularly attractive curly maple, even and consistent across the instrument with the flame like... 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

Fantastic bass here ! This was found in an estate last year . We had the whole thing gone over professionally. Neck reset, rewired, pickups are original and rewound. The finish was removed off the top a long time ago . as you see we did not touch that . Use as is or redo your choice. The back has great tiger grain once again someone started stripping it this is just the way we found it. Plug in and play . Also come in original case that is very beat up . The case says the squires on it ? Must ... more

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Up for sale, a 1979 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin "Beatle Bass" in excellent condition and in perfect working order. 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 a set of 50-100 flatwound strings There's a distinctive pluck, percussive cut, and hollow thud that this bass delivers even unplugged, with a broad sonic range between the two "blade" pickups. There's more nasally ... more

In April 1961, The Beatles started a four-month residency at the Top Ten Club in the Reeperbahn, Hamburg??s red light district. The line-up was Paul McCartney on piano and guitar, Stuart Sutcliffe on bass, John Lennon and George Harrison on guitar and Pete Best on drums. Soon after, Sutcliffe made the fateful announcement that he was leaving the band (to study at the Hamburg University of Fine Art). The problem, Paul would later explain, was that "none of us wanted to be the bass player " . Bass... 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

? Rare Opportunity to Own a Legendary Hofner 5000 / 1 Violin Bass with Stunning Flame Maple Wood - Pristine Condition

Attention to all bass enthusiasts and collectors! Here is a unique opportunity to own an iconic Hofner 5000 / 1 Violin Bass, renowned not just for its distinct sound and classic design, but also for its exquisite flame maple wood. This legendary instrument has been the choice of professional musicians for decades and now awaits its next virtuoso

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Up for sale, a left-handed Hofner H500 / 1-61L ??Cavern Club?? ?61 vintage reissue bass in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case, factory paperwork and hangtag. The H500 / 1-61 features all the hallmarks of Hofner's early violin bass design, as seen played by Paul McCartney in The Beatles?? formative days
A genuine German-made Hofner and the highest tiered example offered, this Cavern Club bass features a flat, ... more

Up for sale, a 1974 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin ??Beatle Bass?? in exceptional, 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... more

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

1965 Hofner violin Beatles bass 500 / 1 for a right handed player. Very nice condition. See pictures. Comes with a new case.... 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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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

60's HOFNER SHORT SCALE BASS CASE :
* inside length=108 cm
* width=31, 5 cm
* THIN wood construction
* has wear around the edges and some damage at headstock end=check pic 5
* green felt interior, has some wear
* all latches are working fine
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Vintage 1960s Hofner 182 Solid Body Electric Bass Guitar Husk PROJECT AS IS. Comes with original case but the case is beat up. I believe its a 1965. Missing parts as seen. Overall in good cosmetic condition as seen in photos
Will ship in 4 business days after payment received. Shipping will be 42 dollars flat rate across Canada and the continental United States. International bidders please inquire about price prior to bidding. Will combine shipping where possible. Payment must be made ... more

Excellent condition
Strap included
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Here's What Hofner Say About the HCT President Bass
The Hofner Contemporary version of the 500 / 5 President Bass, inspired by the Hofner model: of the 1950's and 60's as played by Stuart Sutcliffe in the early days of The Beatles. With a fully hollow 16 5" wide body and fitted with close spaced original Hofner 'Toaster' pick-ups. The President Bass is fitted with the famous Hofner control panel to ensure a great sixties style ... more

Totally original Hofner President electric bass guitar from 1963, serial number 361 and showing George Cummings of Merton High Street, London SW19 as the supplying dealer
Guitar is in very good condition for its age, with some scratches on reverse. Price reflects the fact guitar has been in long term storage and could use a fresh set up
Guitar stand not included in the sale
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Hofner model 182 solid body bass, dating from 1960. Made in Germany and produced for only a brief period for sale in the 1960 Selmer catalogue (pictured for reference not included!), featuring the rare closely-spaced dual pickup configuration
Specs:
2x original Hofner Germany pickupsFactory 'Cherry Glow?? finishRosewood fingerboard Solid bodyPickguard-loaded volume and tone controls
Condition:
In good vintage condition, with various marks, dings and knocks - but free of any ... more

Hofner 185 bass, tre pomelli molto raro, il quattro pomelli precedente è molto più comune, il pickup al ponte è stato riavvolto, il jack femmina sostituito, aggiunto un cavo massa, viti battipenna sostituite, potenziometri 250k236=1966, basso molto vissuto, da collezione e suona benecredo costruito 1966-67, credo perché questi pickup la Hofner ha smesso di produrli nel 1967, con custodia rigida non originale.... more

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 Hofner-Serie ( # 1686 ) und ist eine elektrische Bassgitarre, die... more

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 Hofner-Serie mit der Serien Nummer 2354 und ist eine elektrische ... more

Höfner 500 / 3 bass guitar from 1960. This is a single-pickup version of the 500 / 5 (which was played by Stuart Sutcliffe in the early days of the Beatles) with a slightly narrower body. From 1963, the 500 / 3 was named the Senator and the two-pickup 500 / 5 was named the President
This rare 1960 Blonde bass is in simply magnificent original condition. This is one of the rare 500 / 3 basses equipped with a 'Toaster' pickup. A true collector's item with beautifully crafted top, back and ... more

A rare and original 1967 Hofner 500 / 1 violin bass imported and sold by Selmer in the UK.
An original beatle bass though this of course is right handed. Lovely to hold and so light. A real treasure
Complete with all original Hofner parts and electronics all native to this bass
Beautiful original C shaped neck same as McCartney played on all the beatle albums
Neck set still original and has never been reset
Has the Raised Plastic Hofner Decal (same as 1963 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7... more

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This Hofner violin bass is all original in excellent condition. There are imperfections to the finish which is typical with age. There has been a neck re-set. The guitar is fully operational and been professionally set-up. There isn't a case with the guitar. The age has been verified from the rear of the control plate. This guitar is an excellent example of an original 1960's icon.... more

A very rare and very early original 1961 Hofner 500 / 1 violin "Cavern" bass. An original beatle bass though this of course is right handed. Lovely to hold and so light. A real treasure.
Complete with all original Hofner parts and electronics all native to this bass. Comes with it's original 1961 Jakob Winter black case with green lining. The exact same case Paul had in Hamburg and in Liverpool until replaced by a Selmer tweed one in 1963. All clips and lock work fine and handle is good too.... more