Hofner 5000/1 Deluxe Violin Bass - German Made - Natural w/ Birds Eye Maple Back/Side

Gibenbackerbass · #1 10-17-2009, 09:37 AM

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Hello,

I have an "As New Condition" 2005 German made Hofner 5000/1 Deluxe Violin Bass for sale. It is the all natural model with Birds Eye Maple back and sides, German Spruce top, ebony fingerboard with double Abalone dot inlays, and gold plated hardware. It comes with the factory original hard shell bullet case and hang tag. The original stings are on the bass and are a good as they were when I purchased the instrument. This baby is as light a feather and has that classic Hofner tone!

The neck is straight and the action is typical for a Hofner. I purchased the bass new from an authorized Hofner dealer. The bass has never been outside my home. I haven't played the bass much over the last few years so I figured it was time for my German friend, "Little Jimmie Hofner," to find a new home.

Thanks for taking the time to look!!

I am asking $2,000.00 (which includes shipping within the continental USA).

I’ve include several links you might find to be of value:

>>>> Information From Hofner Website <<<<

http://www.hofner.com/gab/en/phpshop...ategory_id,10/

>>>> Hofner MSRP $3,995.00; Musician Friend’s Price $2,795.00 <<<<

http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....&CJPID=3353204

>>>> Guitar Center’s Price $2,795.00 <<<<

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Hofner-5...CSHB&FORM=GWCL

Thanks for taking the time to look!!

Ronen · #2 10-17-2009, 01:52 PM

Beautiful bass!

What exactly "action is typical for a Hofner" means? I understand it's pretty high at the moment but could it be tweaked?

Gibenbackerbass · #3 10-17-2009, 08:26 PM

I appreciate you taking notice!!

The action is higher than let's say a Gibson Thunderbirdbass, which has a neck-through construction that's made up of a 9-piece mahogany/walnut laminate. The action isn't high by Hofner standards. You just need to take into consideration the type of instrument it is and its construction. I own several new (2000) Hofners and they are all the same, even the older ones have the same kind of action. It really isn't that high. It's simply the nature of the instrument, and different when compared to instruments of alternate construction.

vin*tone · #4 10-19-2009, 12:29 AM

bongomania · #5 10-19-2009, 12:42 AM

The binding and the birdseye are just nuts! Wow.

jackajesusfreak · #6 10-19-2009, 08:57 PM

That bass is a beauty Giben. I am doing good with my 2 Douglas, 1 Rogue, and 1 Hofne Icon B.
Jack

Gibenbackerbass · #7 10-20-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jackajesusfreak

That bass is a beauty Giben. I am doing good with my 2 Douglas, 1 Rogue, and 1 Hofne Icon B.
Jack

Thank you kindly for the compliment!

It sounds like your 'Four Horesmen of the Apocalypse' are riding tall!

jackajesusfreak · #8 10-20-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Gibenbackerbass

Thank you kindly for the compliment!

It sounds like your 'Four Horesmen of the Apocalypse' are riding tall!

You're welcome! My quote got cut off as I was going to say that I'm doing good to be able to afford those 4 bass guitars the most expensive being the Hofner Icon at 380! No way I could every afford a gem like you have, and even if I could, I'd probably be afraid to play it anywhere!

RickenBoogie · #9 10-20-2009, 04:05 PM

That's the most beautiful Hofner I've ever seen. If I were not looking to pair down a bit, I'd love to own that bass. Good luck.

Gibenbackerbass · #10 10-21-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jackajesusfreak

You're welcome! My quote got cut off as I was going to say that I'm doing good to be able to afford those 4 bass guitars the most expensive being the Hofner Icon at 380! No way I could every afford a gem like you have, and even if I could, I'd probably be afraid to play it anywhere!

The Hofner Icon is a terrific bass at a terrific price!

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Originally Posted by RickenBoogie

That's the most beautiful Hofner I've ever seen. If I were not looking to pair down a bit, I'd love to own that bass. Good luck.

Thanks for the compliment!

And now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go and have a crack at trying to tune my bass using the McCartney technique...