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Hofner 1961 LTD Cavern Reissue Bass - Sunburst with Vintage Case - H500/1-61-O

Hofner 1961 LTD Cavern Reissue Bass - Sunburst with Vintage Case - H500/1-61-O

SKU 08HOF112
by Hofner
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$ 3,299.99 - $ 3,299.99
$ 3,299.99
$ 3,299.99 - $ 3,299.99
$ 3,299.99

Inspired by the original 1961 model that was purchased by Paul McCartney in Hamburg.  This limited version is the real deal.  Handmade in Germany. Fully hollow body. Original '61 Neck profile.  Everything you want.  Nothing you don't need.  And THE iconic sound.
 
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 recognizable 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 was one of the most important small clubs in Europe for bands trying to make it big in that 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.

  • Hollowbody made of flamed maple with spruce top.
  • Three-piece maple neck with beech reinforcement and rosewood fingerboard.
  • Nut width 42mm, scale length 762mm.
  • Sunburst finish.

This bass comes as a complete package, including a Certificate of Authenticity, Hofner Vintage strap and polish cloth, and of course a premium Hofner case.

 

  • Shape: Violin Bass
  • Top Wood: Spruce
  • Back & Sides Wood: Flame Maple
  • Binding: Black/White/Black
  • Construction: Three Piece
  • Headstock Shape: Hofner Violin Bass
  • Logo & Artwork: Vertical
  • Neck Joint: Violin Bass Set Neck
  • Joint At: 16th Fret
  • Thickness at 1st Fret: 24mm
  • Thickness at 12th Fret: 28mm
  • Heel Cap: White Pearl
  • Scale: 30"
  • Nut Width: 42mm
  • Width at 12th Fret: 48mm
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Inlays: Pearl
  • Frets: 22
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Tuners: Single Nickel Rugby Ball
  • Tuner Buttons: Plastic
  • Tailpiece: Hofner Trapeze Nickel
  • Nut Material: Plastic
  • Pickguard: White Pearl
  •  Pickups: Hofner Diamond
  • Knobs: Gold Top
  • Electronics: Hofner Pearl Panel
  • String: Hofner Flat Wound