Vintage guitars for sale: Hofner Violin bass

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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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

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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? 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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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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Subway Guitars is pleased to offer up one of the most iconic basses- the Hofner "Beatle Bass "
It is in Mint Condition with no playing wear on the neck or in the finish. It is strung with flatwounds for the classic tone. The setup is excellent with lowish action and no buzzes
CHIPS WITH NICE FORM FITTING HARD CASE
The Cavern contemporary violin bass differs from the standard model by placing the pickups nearer the neck for that classic Paul McCartney tone of the early to mid 60s. The... 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

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

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 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, 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

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

? Höfner 500 / 1 Violin Bass ?? Baujahr 1968 ?? Vintage Made in Germany ?
Zum Verkauf steht ein originaler Höfner Violinbass Modell 500 / 1 aus deutscher Fertigung, Baujahr ca. 1968 ?? laut Herstellereinschätzung. Dieses Modell wurde durch Paul McCartney von den Beatles weltberühmt und ist heute ein absoluter Klassiker unter den Shortscale-Bässen
? Zustand & Details:
Originalzustand mit authentischer Vintage-Patina
Klassisches Sunburst-Finish mit schöner ... more

Condition Report:
- Overall: Very Good condition.
- Frets: Good condition, no issues.
- Hardware: All original.
- Electronics: All original, no issues.
- Finish: This Bass is in Very Good condition with minimal wear through previous usage. Small mark under the laquer on the back of the body, purely visual.
- Hard Case included.
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Purchased in 2024, hardly used, excellent condition, comes with hard shell case. Collection only
The Hofner Ignition Violin Bass Guitar takes inspiration from Hofner's '70s models, offering versatility, articulate sound, and an exquisite playing experience. It features a sublime hollow body which is not only lightweight and comfortable to play, but also delivers exceptional resonance for an immersive, full sound.
Providing gorgeous vintage tonal properties, the Hofner Ignition Staple ... 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