Used Hofner '62 Custom Shop Violin Bass Antique Brown Sunburst 2009

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Used Hofner '62 Custom Shop Violin Bass Antique Brown Sunburst 2009
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A faithful recreation of the classic '62 Hofner 500/1 violin bass made in Germany. This gorgeous hollow body features a beefy maple neck, carved spruce top with flame maple back & sides. A pair of wide-spaced Hofner "staple" pickups ensures the player's ability to capture that iconic vintage sound we've all come to love. Professionally set up & ready for action straight out of the case!
Cosmetic Condition: Used, but not abused, with some typical mild play wear - various minor nicks, chips, dents & dings; surface scratches & weather checking. Overall the bass has a really cool look to it with a great "vintagey" vibe.
Neck: Chunky maple neck with white side-dots. Beautiful, dark rosewood fingerboard with mother of pearl dot inlays. Frets are in great shape with no wear. Open-back, strip tuners are in perfect working condition. 1 5/8" nut width with zero fret; 30" scale length. Neck is straight & truss rod works fine.
Body: Violin-shaped hollow body with 4-ply binding on the top & back. Solid spruce top with pearloid pickguard. Nickel trapeze tailpiece with adjustable ebony bridge. Flame maple back & sides; arched top & back. Bass weighs 4 lbs 13.4 oz.
Electronics: Hofner "staple" pickups with black bezels. Dual volume controls with "tea cup" knobs. Rhythm/Solo, Bass & Treble switches all in good working condition.
Case: Original vintage reissue hardshell case included.