{"product_id":"used-hofner-contemporary-hct-500-1-violin-bass-sunburst-with-case-2","title":"Used Hofner Contemporary HCT-500\/1 Violin Bass Sunburst with Case - 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Used And Vintage\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2433\/files\/vintage_and_used.png?v=1742598156\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlug in and thump away on one of the most iconic basses ever made with this incredible Hofner Contemporary HCT-500\/1 Violin Bass!  This is one of the most iconic basses ever made - here's a chance to score a nicely upgraded version.  It's a semi-hollow body bass is lightweight, comfortable, and has truly distinct tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we have a great one - this is the working man's beatle bass. It’s been modified (here at Truetone) to be like Paul McCartney’s as close as possible. It has genuine Hofner teacup knobs and a strap button for the bass. Also, a genuine leather hofner Beatle bass strap system has been installed just like McCartney's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Hofner Contemporary Series this bass is based on the iconic 1964 \"Beatle Bass\" popularized by the legendary Paul McCartney. The Violin Bass body comes with a laminate spruce top with flamed maple back and sides. There is an internal center block crafted from solid spruce to for sustain and feedback resistance. The 3-piece maple\/beech\/maple set neck comes with a Jatoba fingerboard featuring traditional dot inlays and 22-frets. This has super comfortable 30-inch short scale length. The Sunburst finish is classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeel the authentic thump of this bass classic with two original Höfn er H511B \"Staple Humbucking\" pickups. Easily find your favorite sounds with its vintage-style control plate loaded with two independent volume controls topped with classic Tea Cup knobs. It features a Rhythm\/Solo switch for an instant volume boost alongside individual pickup on\/off switches. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bass is outfitted with classic hardware with classic nickel tuning keys, an ebony bridge, and nickel trapeze tailpiece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bass also includes an upgraded Hofner branded Hardshell (which also has a sticker on the case that reads bassman). It also has been set up with Labella flatwound strings for the true Paul fans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Hofner bass is in excellent conditioned, setup to play perfectly by the techs in our shop and is ready to roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"0818-619\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}'\u003eSerial Number# N0620B547\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"0818-619\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hofner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67658545463539,"sku":"58HOF002","price":1499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2433\/files\/1-Img51030.jpg?v=1791839581","url":"https:\/\/www.truetonemusic.com\/products\/used-hofner-contemporary-hct-500-1-violin-bass-sunburst-with-case-2","provider":"Truetone Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}