Vintage guitars for sale: Hofner Violin bass

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

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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Up for Sale is aVintage 1965 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin Bass!
Violin Beatle Bass! All Original! Made In Germany!
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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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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 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

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, 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

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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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   
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Sale includes one padded hard case for a Hofner Electric Violin Bass Guitar. The case is in great shape throughout with minimal wear and includes the original locking key.
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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

A lovely vintage bass and a reluctant sale. Plays beautifully and sounds great

I believe all the hardware is original apart from the bridge and missing pickguard. It has had a neck reset at some point, there is a screw in the back and two well disguised holes in the fretboard from where is was steamed off, you wouldn't notice unless you were looking for them. There is a slight twist to the neck, but it honestly does not effect the playibilty and the whole bass has remained ... 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 ignition bass SE
Not getting the use it used to, was my main bass for 2 years. Currently strung with Hofner round wounds to add a little versitility, included in the sale are pyramid flatwounds for that classic beatles thump
The case is from Hofner and is in good condition with a couple of small scuffs
Collection from Rothwell, Northamptonshire... 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

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

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