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Description
Hofner 500/1 Contemporary Violin Bass Left Hand
A beautiful reproduction of the original Hofner 500/1 bass. The Contemporary series basses from Hofner are superb. Loaded with German pickups and electronics loom, they sound incredibly close to its German built cousin but at a way more affordable price.
The best-selling 500/1 Contemporary version of the Hofner Violin Bass Guitar in sunburst offers those wanting to own one of the World's iconic guitars the chance to do so at a very attractive price.
Recreating the style of the 1964 version.
Featuring a sustain block inside the body to give modern, deep-resonating bass sounds while still retaining the original Hofner Beatles bass sound. With a short scale of 30" and the small violin bass body it is one of greatest electric bass guitars ever made.
Includes Case
Specs
| Instrument: | HCT Violin Bass | |
| Model: | HCT-500/1-SB | |
| Category | Term | Description |
| Body | Shape | Violin Bass |
| Wood Top | Spruce | |
| Soundhole | ||
| Wood Back | Flame Maple | |
| Wood Sides | Flame Maple | |
| Binding Top | Black / White / Black | |
| Binding Back | Black / White / Black | |
| Binding Sides | White | |
| Centerblock | Spruce | |
| Neck | Wood | Maple / Beech / Maple |
| Construction | Three Piece | |
| Headstock Shape | Violin Bass | |
| Logo and Artwork | Script | |
| Neck Joint | Hofner Violin Bass Set Neck | |
| Joint At | 16th Fret | |
| Thickness Neck + FB At 1st Fret | 22mm | |
| Thickness Neck + FB Near Heel | 24mm | |
| Heel Cap | Pearl | |
| Fingerboard | Wood | Rosewood |
| Scale | 30" / 76cm | |
| Nut Width | 42mm | |
| Width At 12th Fret | 48mm | |
| Inlays | Dots | |
| Binding | White | |
| Side Dots | Yes | |
| Number Of Frets | 22 | |
| Bridge | Material | Ebony |
| Type | Hofner Fretted | |
| Hardware | Tuners | Single Nickel |
| Tuner Buttons | Pearl | |
| Tailpiece | Trapeze Nickel | |
| Nut Material | Plastic | |
| Pickguard | White Pearl | |
| Pickup Neck | Hofner Staple Nickel | |
| Pickup Middle | ||
| Pickup Bridge | Hofner Staple Nickel | |
| Potentiometer Knobs | Black and Silver | |
| Strings | Hofner HCT Roundwound | |
| Approximate Weight Kg | 2,7 |
Finance
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Our details are as follows:
National Australia Bank
The Bass Centre
BSB: 083419
Acc: 518378534
The Bass Centre
BSB: 083419
Acc: 518378534
Freight
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We do our best to keep shipping costs to a minimum by absorbing what we can.
Heavy items may incur additional freight charges, based on courier rates. We will always notify you if there is an issue and offer a full refund or arrange alternative delivery options.
All strings and accessories will be shipped with tracking via courier or Australia Post. Other items including guitars and amplification equipment will be shipped using our courier service providers, with a tracking number and signature on delivery. Please note that all instruments, amplifiers and large items will require a signature on delivery. We cannot give authority to leave an item without a signature
Occasionally, due to issues with delivering to remote or unusual destinations, we aren't able to offer shipping. We reserve the right to cancel an order if freight costs are exessive. We will always notify you if there is an issue and offer a full refund or arrange alternative delivery options.
Its a vast country and unfortunately freight costs have increased significantly. If we see an issue we will contact you to discuss and we will always offer a full refund.
Feel free to contact us if you have an inquiry regarding freight