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A beautiful early example of the legendary Höfner 500/1 “Violin” Bass, made famous by Paul McCartney and cherished by collectors and players worldwide. This lightweight, resonant bass dates from 1960 and retains its original charm and vintage tone.

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Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass – Light Brown Sunburst 1960

Höfner Violinbas
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A beautiful early example of the legendary Höfner 500/1 “Violin” Bass, made famous by Paul McCartney and cherished by collectors and players worldwide. This lightweight, resonant bass dates from 1960 and retains its original charm and vintage tone.

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  There is no VAT on used guitars in Sweden!

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kr69,995.00
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Features include:

  • Body: Spruce top with laminated maple back & sides, finished in Light Brown Sunburst

  • Neck: Classic Höfner profile with vertical silkscreened gold script logo on the headstock

  • Pickups: Two early “close-set” toaster pickups, offering warm, woody, and articulate bass response

  • Hardware: Original dark-brown tortoiseshell-coloured pickguard

  • Electronics: Pot code 250K 80

  • Weight: Only 2.0 kg – feather-light and incredibly comfortable to play

  • Case: Original black semi-hard form-fit case

The back is the early flat-shape style, and overall condition is excellent for its age, with the right amount of honest playwear. This is a prime example of an early pre-Beatles 500/1 – perfect for collectors seeking originality and tone in one of the most iconic bass designs ever produced.

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UPC
177000
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