{"title":"Höfner","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"hofner-500-1-violin-bass-sunburst-1965","title":"Höfner 500\/1 Violin Bass Sunburst 1965","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis legendary Höfner Violin Bass is one of the most iconic bass guitars ever made, and was immortalized by Paul McCartney's use of it during the early Beatles years. This beautiful vintage example will take you straight back to the swinging London of the 60s!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003eWhen the German Hofner instruments were distributed in the UK, they were given model names to match their model numbers, and the 500\/1 was called the Violin Bass. Today it is often referred to as the Beatles Bass. The violin-shaped hollow body of maple with a spruce top provides that authentic, warm and round tone that is so characteristic of the Violin Bass. At a feather-light weight of only 2 kg, this bass is unparalleled in its comfort during long performances, a quality that made it so popular in its day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003eThe tonal character of this vintage Höfner is unique; the hollow body construction combined with the characteristic humbuckers delivers a beautifully rumbling, full tone that is perfect for both melodic bass lines and understatement accompaniment. The original switching options - including the rhythm\/solo switch and separate bass and treble switches - give you a surprisingly wide range of tonal possibilities. The maple neck with rosewood fingerboard offers a pleasant playing experience with its comfortable C-profile, while the short 30\" scale length makes it easy to play complex bass lines. Over the years, this bass has developed a beautiful patina that only enhances its authentic vintage look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003eThis Hofner 500\/1 Violin Bass also has features that date the bass to the mid-1960s. For example, it has the 511 large frame 'Staple' pickups, and the tuners are equipped with metal buttons. The raised plastic Hofner logo is on the headstock, from where the strings run over the black and white top nut and ebony bridge to the short tailpiece. To adjust the sound, the mother-of-pearl plate has small switches and cream-colored 'teacup' buttons with brass inlays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003eThis Höfner 500\/1 from 1965 is in very good condition, with the charm and characteristic playwear that you would expect from a vintage instrument. The lacquer shows crackle, and the binding has shrunk into the curves of the body. Furthermore, there are several screw holes on the neck and body, and the binding has black parts as position markers. An absolute dream opportunity for collectors and Beatles lovers, but above all an exceptionally playable instrument with an unmistakable sound that no other bass can match!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsignment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Höfner","offers":[{"title":"1964","offer_id":52630339191131,"sku":"102088-1964","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/6607\/7019\/files\/image_1920_b655980f-1b10-43f5-8c00-d8e7a20021db.jpg?v=1774028877"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tfoa.eu\/collections\/hofner.oembed","provider":"TFOA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}