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Hofner / Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass With Apollo Matching Guitar / 1968 / Bass For Sale

When 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's often called the Beatles Bass. The violin-shaped hollow maple body with a spruce top produces that authentic, warm, and rounded tone so characteristic of the Violin Bass. At just 2 kg (4.4 lbs), this bass offers unparalleled comfort during long performances, a characteristic that made it so popular in its day. The tonal character of this vintage Höfner is unique; the hollow body construction combined with the characteristic humbuckers delivers a beautifully rumbling, full tone that perfectly suits both melodic bass lines and understated 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 a rosewood fingerboard offers a pleasant playing experience with its comfortable C-profile, while the short 30" scale length facilitates playing complex bass lines. Over the years, this bass has developed a beautiful patina that only enhances its authentic vintage appearance. This Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass also features features that date it to the late 1960s. It features 513 "Blade" pickups with an engraved logo, and the tuners have plastic knobs. The gold-colored Hofner logo is displayed as a decal on the headstock, from which the strings run over the replaced nut and ebony bridge to the short tailpiece. The neck meets the body at the short heel without a cover. For sound adjustment, black switches and cream-colored "teacup" knobs with brass inlays are located on the large mother-of-pearl plate. This Höfner 500/1 is in excellent condition with authentic playwear. The patina you'd expect from an instrument over fifty years old, including a minor lacquer repair on the top. A special feature of this example is that it comes with a matching Apollo guitar from the 1960s, giving you a complete set from the same period. Apollo guitars were manufactured in Japan but distributed by St. Louis Music, US. The bass and guitar come in a hardshell case with a TFOA passport, ready for your next musical adventure!

The Fellowship Of Acoustics, Netherlands  

Contact name:
The Fellowship of Acoustics
Brands:
Martin, Gibson, Fender, Vintage Guitars, Santa Cruz, PRS, Collings, Rozawood, etc..
Languages:
English, Dutch and German
Specialties:
Fine, Vintage and Rare Guitars
Opening hours:
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm.

ABOUT US

I have always been opposed to being trapped into a job eight hours a day to purchase the free time to do what I enjoy. That’s why i started the Fellowship of Acoustics. The fellowship of acoustics was founded by Rudi Bults, Guitarist and obsessed with tone and wood. The idea was offering real expertise when trading and selling the finest instruments in the world from our showroom in Bergentheim, Netherlands. Helping others find the right tools and enjoying an atmosphere that’s unhurried, honest and informative that’s my go. We are nothing like the "supermarket" style music stores, but specialize in string-things only. We are widely known for Flattop guitars but also sell electric, mandolins & banjo’s, amps, parts, and accessories. Our store has earned the reputation for being a great place to shop for the best products and service.
It is our hope that this new website - much more than a list of "gear" for sale - will serve as an example of our commitment to offering a more personal approach, a friendly atmosphere, and an ultimately more satisfying experience for our friends and customers.
If you have any questions just dial +31-523-232205 or e-mail info@thefellowshipofacoustics.com My name is Rudi Bults, and I’m always here to help out. Wherever possible, we would recommend that you visit our store and experience our instruments and service first hand. However, because of our high standards you can be confident of ordering online from us. We hope you enjoy your visit to our site, and welcome your feedback.

LANGUAGES

We do speak English, Dutch and German! Feel free to call in any of these languages and ask your questions! Call 0031-523-232205

 

WE BUY, SELL, TRADE, DO CONSIGNMENT AND APPRAISALS

 

We LOVE Guitars, and buy and trade for most stringed instruments. But we also do consignment, make appraisals for insurance or put you on our watch list. Please check the Buying & Trading page for details.

www.tfoa.eu
The Fellowship of Acoustics BV
Kanaalweg oost 36
7691CE Bergentheim
Netherlands
To order online: go to
http://www.tfoa.eu/the_store/
And choose your Guitar and purchase through the website.

Available methods of payment
# Paypal
# Credit Card (MasterCard/Visa/AmEx) only available for European Community and USA.
# Bank-Wire transfer

Call for Online Order+31(0)523-23-2205
our policy:
14 day money in return return warranty  Shipping cost, and Customs & import return costs -bothways- are buyers responsibility
1 year Guarantee on Used Guitars
5 years Guarantee on New guitars (or 'limited lifitime' if the Builder guarrantees such)

 
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