All original.
The following instrument to many players , collectors is the "Holy Grail" of all Beatle Instruments as it carries the same detailed specification as First Original Hofner 500/1 , please find full details as follows
Hofner 500/1
1961
Vertical Logo
Flat Back (Exceptionally rare / Paul Spec)
Sold Carved Top ( Later models were laminated )
Diamond Pickups
Rugby Ball Machine Heads (Paul Spec)
Internally / Externally Original Except as follows
Body / Pot Date 61
Black / Green Lined Case (Paul Spec )
Sound/ Tone - Bass has exceptional tone / playability
Condition 8/10 (Light / Normal playing wear to front / rear)
Notes - As per the above based on small / limited production of instruments that carry the same detailed specification as Pauls Original the instrument is exceptionally rare and interest for both players / collectors will be strong for the "Ultimate" Beatle Bass
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Beatles fans, here it is. The Hofner '61 Cavern Bass, some times referred to as the "revolution bass". The Cavern Bass was Paul McCartney's first Hofner bass and only 200 were made!.
All Original and Includes the Original Hardshell Case.
Overview
"The Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass was designed by Walter Hofner and launched at the Frankfurt Music Messe in 1956. It has since gone on to become one of the most recongisable electric bass guitars in the music world in terms of both looks and sound.
The Hofner 500/1 'Cavern' Violin Bass takes it's name from the Cavern Club in Liverpool, England. Opened in 1957 this Club was one of the most important small clubs in Europe for bands trying to make it big in the Beatboom era.
In 1960 the first beat night session was held featuring Rory Storm and the Hurricanes with Ringo Starr on drums and by mid 1961 the Merseybeat scene was in full flow with the Beatles and the Cavern Club centre stage."
Paul McCartney had his " Cavern " Hofner Bass for the first 2 records memorably "Please Please Me" .
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