Rare Hofner 500/2 Club Bass w/ Cavern Spacing

D Bopp · #1 01-04-2011, 08:33 AM

This is a limited edition Hofner Cavern Club bass. It was a violin sunburst finish and aged binding. Plays like a dream. I have never seen another one.
There are some nicks on the body. It might be from previous wear or was "relic'd" by Hofner. I'm not really sure.

I recently strung it with Pyramid Flats for the ultimate Macca sound.

Comes with original silver Hofner case.

$1850 shipped. (Now $1800 Shipped)

D Bopp · #2 01-04-2011, 08:34 AM

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EduardoK · #3 01-05-2011, 12:23 AM

I have never seen a factory "relic'd" Hofner, but that aside this is one of my dream basses!WOW

baritajolo · #4 01-05-2011, 03:45 AM

This is the first I have ever posted in this forum, and this is the first time I have ever seen such a beautiful Hofner Club Bass; I really-honestly wish I had one like that!

D Bopp · #5 01-05-2011, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by EduardoK

I have never seen a factory "relic'd" Hofner, but that aside this is one of my dream basses!WOW

I haven't either. It may just be honest wear. But the binding is aged yellowish, and there are spots in the binding that are more white than other parts, which makes me wonder if the wear was relic'd.

jmceachern36 · #6 01-05-2011, 10:56 AM

Bump for a great bass. I used to own this one. The finish is great! It's even lighter than my 500/1. That bridge pickup, to me, is much more useful this way.

D Bopp · #7 01-08-2011, 05:32 PM

whyseye · #8 01-08-2011, 06:14 PM

Bump for my top all-time dream bass.

Dead solid perfect.
Congratulations to whomever next owns this beauty.
So far out of my league...but that's what dreams are for, I guess.

D Bopp · #9 01-08-2011, 06:36 PM

I forgot to mention that the finish is a shellac varnish instead of the usual nitro finish on regular Hofners.

D Bopp · #10 01-18-2011, 03:46 PM

The bass was sold and then the buyer backed out. So it is back up for sale.

eddiebo · #11 01-25-2011, 02:46 PM

its official. Yer killing me

D Bopp · #12 02-02-2011, 02:42 PM

Still available. Open to offers

D Bopp · #13 02-03-2011, 11:38 AM

Price drop. $1800 shipped.

corydhunter · #14 02-12-2011, 09:45 PM

pm sent

mikecd1 · #15 02-20-2011, 06:25 PM

Gotta bump this beauty - love the varnish finish and the pup spacing is fantastic. Always a favorite and tone for days... love, love me do!

D Bopp · #16 02-24-2011, 06:12 PM

I'm taking this bass off the market. Gonna keep her a bit longer.

D Bopp · #17 04-10-2011, 06:36 PM

Back up for grabs.

D Bopp · #18 04-15-2011, 07:31 AM

whyseye · #19 04-15-2011, 07:30 PM

Bumping this, because I'd like to see somebody play this baby, and give it a good home....even if it can't be me.

Perhaps one day our paths will cross again, lovely dream bass.

D Bopp · #20 04-15-2011, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by whyseye

Bumping this, because I'd like to see somebody play this baby, and give it a good home....even if it can't be me.

Perhaps one day our paths will cross again, lovely dream bass.

Thanks!