Höfner Beatles Bass 500/1. 1962.

odc..

Höfner Beatles Bass CAVERN 500/1. 1961.

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 xxx 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" . . 185000

Höfner Bass 500/1. 1965.

All original incl grey DC case. Low nice stringheight. Newer Flatwounds.. Sold

Höfner Beatles Bass. 1966 ca.

Not a reissue.Original finish.Missing pickguard.Flatwound strings like it should be, plays great!Legendary sound.Original case.. Sold

Höfner Club Bass. 1965.

Dated headstock:465 (= april 1965).Incl original case.. Sold

Höfner Violin Bass 500 / bass boost model. ca 1967.

With original DC case.. Sold

Höfner Violin Bass model 500/1B. bass boost. 1967.Vg+ cond.

Hofner produced two active electronics versions of the 500/1 for a few years from 1967 (Bass Boost circuit-500/1B) and 1968 (Sound Mix circuit-500/1M) into the early 1970s. These sound-improved models were mainly for export. Although perhaps better sounding they had not the look customers expected and the sales never reached the figures of the Original.Head marked 867 (august 1967). Sounds great but bass boost function is not working right now.Original chrome battery cover on the back.Original hardcase.. Sold