Vintage guitars for sale: Hofner bass

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

-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

Hofner 500 / 1 contemporary series bass. Solid center block with German pickups and upgraded German electronics control panel. Plays amazing and sounds amazing. New set of hornet flat wound strings. No case or bag. Local pickup only
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1971 Hofner bass. Decent finish. The front pickup has a loose screw with the nut still inside the hollow body. Should be an easy fix for someone with delicate hands and screw driver. The pickup itself works with no issues.... more

Northwest Vintage Guitars presents the coolest of the Greco Hofner copies of the 70's, the VB450   It features a Spruce body, 3-piece maple neck, a bound Rosewood fretboard with 22 vintge spec frets, and a pair of fantastic sounding Greco embossed pickups    The control center features a volume for each pickup, a 3 way pickup selector, a treble cut, and a bass cut   And it has the perfect hue of sunburst    It's 100% original and a 10 out of 10 coolness factor   
The nut measures 1 59... more

Galveston Beatles Bass copy. Just got it set up with flat wounds. Sounds incredible.

Comes with case
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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

1960 Hofner 500 / 3 Senator Bass
Here is a absolutely beautiful Hofner Senator bass in natural blonde! Hard to find these in blonde. This bass is in brilliant condition with just some light checking. Also, the plastic strap button broke but is easily replaced. The wood is also top-shelf. Beautiful figured maple back and sides. Comes with an old case
Weight: 4 8 lbs.
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PAWN AMERICA KEY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS :
Brand: HofnerType: Bass GuitarString Configuration: 4-StringModel: Violin BassBody Type: Hollow BodyHandedness: Right-HandedBody Color: BlackSeries: ContemporaryBody Material: MapleNumber of Frets: 22Fretboard Material: RosewoodNeck Material: MapleSet Includes: CaseMPN: HOF-HI-VB-SB Features :
Experience the iconic sound of the Hofner Contemporary Series ... 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

Plays and sounds amazing! Nearly New! Hardly any use on this one. Please see all the pictures. Comes just as you see it.... 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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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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Hofner 500 / 1 vintage model 1964 violin electric bass guitar in sunburst finish. Includes strap and tweed case. Made in Germany.... more

I am selling my Hofner Ignition "Paul McCartnney" bass to downsize my collection for 2025. This bass is actually a hollowbody. So, it has that great thumpy sound if thats what you are looking for. Definitely has a British vibe
Everything works great. Neck is straight. Frets are still good. Electronics are good. Intonation is good. Really a nice bass for the price. The case is plastered with stickers as you can see. One of the latches doesnt catch. However, Ive never tried to fix it. ... 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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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

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

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

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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This 1967 Hofner 500 / 1 violin bass is structurally sound and the electronics work perfectly. Overall the bass sounds amazing, better than most Hofner basses I've had. The pickups are loud and punchy. The truss rod, however, is maxed out and there is a bit of bow in the neck. The bass has been set up as good as possible and the 12th fret string height is only about 0 5mm above what a lot of people prefer. There are fixes for a maxed out truss rod but I'll leave that to the next owner. But, it ... 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

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

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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
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Ein paar Kratzer sind dabei: ich habe versucht mir der Bilder so gut wie möglich der Zustand des Bass darzustellen
Der Bass spielt gut aber die Kontroll-Platte geht nicht mehr Ich habe beide Pickups direkt am Ausgang verbunden und beide funktionieren wie erwartet
Original "Tasche" ist auch dabei
Für den Fall der Bass versendet werden muss, er wird in einen neuen passende Koffer geschickt (deswegen sind die Versandkosten so hoch) ... 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

1 tuner ONLY
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Selling some of my collection of guitars because I have a baby coming soon and I need the space and money! This is a lovely sounding bass and it is amazing for recording! The only issue with it is the cracked parts of the scratch plate (shown in pictures) and the expected cosmetic things that come with a 60 years old bass!... 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

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

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

Hofner Ignition violin bass left handed with case, strap, tuner, corduroy scratch plate
A fantastic bass that plays well. Comes with case and old school tuner. Ernie ball white strap included also.
I had the scratch plate customised which is made with real corduroy! This can be replaced or removed if preferred. Complete with flat wound strings I put on it. Selling to fund another purchase. Will be securely packaged and posted if required.
Open to meeting at Art Bar Liverpool Baltic if... 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

Vintage 1965 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin Paul McCartney Electric Bass Guitar *1960s
I'm so excited to offer this beauty for sale - an original 1965 Hofner 500 / 1 in great condition. This one comes from the long term owner, who bought this in Nottingham back in the 1980s, and he's owned it ever since! The pot codes on this is 1965, and the characteristics back this up too, which is definitely THE bass to have for sure. When I received this, I took it straight up to my guitar tech who had it ... 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

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

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

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