hofner 500/1

  1. 1983 Greco VB Violin Bass with German Hofner Pickups
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     For sale 1983 Greco VB Violin Bass with German Hofner Pickups

    1983 Greco Violin bass in black with German Hofner pickups and allparts control plate, pots, electronics. Made in Japan in the Fujigen factory in the golden era. This bass plays and sounds really good. I had all the mods done professionally. The pickups weren’t a direct drop-in, but the mods...
    $1,250.00
  2. A

    IDing an Odd Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass

    Hey, gang, Long-time lurker, first time poster. I just bought a Hofner Violin Bass that turned up in Guitar Center's used listings, and I'm having a bit of trouble figuring out what I got. I'm hoping that some of the experts around here might be able to help me out. Guitar Center had it listed...
    • armevans
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    • beatles bass hofner 500/1 vintage violin bass
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  3. B

    Which reissue bass with flatwounds?

    Dear Bass Players, Curious to hear which bass with flatwounds you prefer among these three, and whether you think it’s worth keeping all of them (or just one or two). Höfner, Precision and Stingray with Flats (comparison)
    • bulbetto
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    • fender precision flatwounds hofner 500/1 music man stingray retro 70
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  4. TallMcCartney

    NBD: Rogue VB-100 (Not as bad as i thought!)

    After approximately 2 years of being a beatles fan (yes i know, two years isnt that much but im crazy hooked), finally got myself a violin bass! Decided to pull the trigger on this guy mainly because it was on sale, but i was BLOWN AWAY by the quality of this out of the box! The finish was...
  5. TallMcCartney

    IYV "Beatle" Bass any good?

    Hi, I'm looking to purchase a cheap hofner clone just to mess around on. I saw that the Inyen Vina may come from the same manufacturer as the Harley Benton one, and cosmetically they pretty much look the same, AND i saw a positive review of the IYV. I'm a cheapo and Thomann shipping is harsh af...
    • TallMcCartney
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    • beatle bass cheap bass cheap basses harley benton hofner 500/1 hofner ignition bass iyv
    • Replies: 40
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  6. Hofner Contemporary 500/1 Gold Top Limited Edition (Includes OHSC)
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    For sale Hofner Contemporary 500/1 Gold Top Limited Edition (Includes OHSC)

    Limited Run Hofner Contemporary Gold Top Beatle Bass with upgrades. This bass is in Very Good to Excellent condition. The 500k pots have been upgraded to 250k pots, like the German basses, and it has tea cup knobs rather than the black. Currently strung with Pyramid Gold Flats. What makes...
    $895.00
    $745.00 to $795.00
  7. Hofner Contemporary 500/1 Bass Upgraded
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     For trade Hofner Contemporary 500/1 Bass Upgraded

    Excellent condition. Open to trading for a line 6 helix floor. Comes with a Hofner tweed case and the following upgrades: Hofner H65/36RH Made in Germany Pickguard Hofner HA2B-PC Made in Germany Control Panel Hofner H69/8 Strap Buttons - Cream Plastic Plain Truss Rod Cover LaBella...
  8. Elk

    Hofner 500/1 Wiring - 'Dub' Switch

    Hello all, I am trying to figure out a circuit for a Hofner 500/1. I would greatly appreciate any help, as the schematic I've come up with is merely a hodge-podge of vaguely related diagrams I could find. The idea is: Master Volume Master Tone Neck On/Off Bridge On/Off 'Dub' Switch The 'dub'...
  9. P

    Hofner violin bass... year of manufacture

    Hello everyone, My name is Paolo, I am a new member and I would kindly like some information. A dear friend of mine, a former bass player, gave me his Hofner bass a few days ago :-) An unexpected gift! He had bought it used in the early 70s, so I don't know exactly the year of manufacture. I...
    • PaulDerrik
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    • bass violin beetle bass höfner hofner 500/1 paul mac cartney
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  10. TaySte_2000
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    Wanted Hofner Aluminium Bullet Case

    Aluminium bullet bass case for a Violin bass. Must be happy to ship to Texas (or within the UK if you’re that side of the pond)
  11. ac100X

    1966 Hofner - I would say this bass has high action

    There is a 1966 Hofner 500/1 bass for sale on E Bay. Isn't the neck shim making the action even worse? I know just about nothing about guitar repairs. Vintage Circa 1966 Hofner 500/1 Beatle Violin Bass Guitar with Original Case | eBay
  12. emmessevi

    E string warble on my shorties

    Hi, everyone! I have a problem with my Mustang bass and my Höfner violin bass, which are strung respectively with Chromes and the LaBella flatwound set for Beatle bass. On the Mustang the pitch is unstable all along the 4th string, getting much worse past the 12th fret. There's this weird...
    • emmessevi
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    • flatwound hofner 500/1 mustang bass short scale
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  13. Hofner 500/1 1962 Reissue! Mint!
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    For sale Hofner 500/1 1962 Reissue! Mint!

    Hi! Up for sale is my beautiful Hofner H500/1 1962 Reissue Beatle Bass. This is a faithful recreation of Paul’s famous 1962 Hofner that he uses to this day! This bass is in mint condition. I do not see any marks, scratches, dings, etc. on her! This will hurt to sell as I owe my interest in bass...
    $2,250.00
  14. MaccaMan1964

    SOLD Hofner 500/1 1962 Reissue! Mint!

    Hi! Up for sale is my beautiful Hofner H500/1 1962 Reissue Beatle Bass. This is a faithful recreation of Paul’s famous 1962 Hofner that he uses to this day! This bass is in mint condition. I do not see any marks, scratches, dings, etc. on her! This will hurt to sell as I owe my interest in bass...
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    Playing a Violin Shaped Bass (especially sitting)

    Greetings TalkBass, I was wondering if anyone had tips for playing a violin shaped bass, especially when sitting down, using a pick. Here's what I'm struggling with: 1. neck dive 2. non-rounded corner digging into ribs 3. non-rounded corner digging into forearm 4. bass sits lower on lap due...
    • bassCanadabass
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    • beatle bass beatles bass höfner hofner 500/1 hofner bass hofner bass 500/1 viola bass violin bass
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Technique [BG]
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    Hofner 63 relic is not sounding good after setup

    I have had this Hofner 63 relic for over a year , and it was playing great , vintage woody sound just like I wanted . but the time came to have a set up . Wanted to change new strings , install Scheller strap lock , and have my frets leveled up. now I wish I didn’t , the bass doesn’t the...
    • ferrante9
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    • flatwound hofner 500/1 hofner bass pyramid pyramid strings setup string
    • Replies: 64
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    Wanted Hofner 500/1 63 or 64 Reissue

    Hi guys! Looking to pull a trigger on a Hofner 500/1, preferably made anytime after the 2000's. I hear the newer one's are just as good as the older ones and am excited to finally join the club!
  18. jazzman64

    Hofner Violin Bass for Grateful Dead/Phil Lesh Sound?

    Hello all! I am new to the TalkBass world and had a question that I think you people out there could answer! I recently played a Hofner Violin Bass at my local music store and was wondering if the Hofner is suitable for Dead covers? I
    • jazzman64
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    • bass covers grateful dead hofner 500/1 phil lesh
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  19. erksin

    Greco VB50 Beatle Bass mini humbuckers

    Hi folks - new guy here. I recently bought out of sheer COVID-induced boredom a 1986 Greco VB50L Beatle Bass copy - and I’m completely in love with this thing. It’s mini humbucking pickups sound great, but I’m wondering just how close they sound to the real deal Hofner Staples - anybody here...
  20. W

    What finish is on a Hofner contemporary 500/1 bass?

    I have the Hofner contemporary series 500/1 bass and I dont know what kind of finish is on it. What type of polish should I be using on this bass?
  21. GodPlayedBass

    Does anybody else ?

    Does anyone else get incredibly anxious when shopping for a bass ? (Even online shopping) i just get online and look at basses and get so excited that it creates anxiety lmao. Like yea I have an anxiety disorder but still bahaha
    • GodPlayedBass
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    • bass 4-string bass guitar bassist fender bass hofner 500/1 ibanez bass rickenbacker bass yamaha bass
    • Replies: 44
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  22. Tristan Wright

    NBD - Hofner 500/1 v58

    -NBD- Just picked this up from the post office. Only been playing it for about 45 minutes, but this thing is incredible! Definitely has a chunkier neck than my buddy’s ignition. With that being said, it is still super easy to get around the fretboard. The resonance unplugged is way louder than...
  23. LEFTY Hofner Ed Sullivan Limited Edition BB-HI w/gigbag
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    For sale LEFTY Hofner Ed Sullivan Limited Edition BB-HI w/gigbag

    I'm not 100% sure what makes this a "Sullivan" but I suspect it's due to the extremely nice sunburst finish (Pics don't do it justice - very hard to photograph!). I purchased this brand new a few years back, then immediately added LaBella Beatle Bass flats, Teacup knobs, and I removed the...
    $500.00
  24. mikewalker

    No longer available LEFTY Hofner Ed Sullivan Limited Edition BB-HI w/gigbag

    I'm not 100% sure what makes this a "Sullivan" but I suspect it's due to the extremely nice sunburst finish (Pics don't do it justice - very hard to photograph!). I purchased this brand new a few years back, then immediately added LaBella Beatle Bass flats, Teacup knobs, and I removed the...
  25. M

    Difference between Hofner 500/1 1964 and 1962 “mersey”

    I already owned a hofner ignition bass and I was thinking of upgrading my hofner to a Germany made hofner. I have 2 choices, the 500/1 1964 or the 1962 “mersey” I really like the 1964 version because of the binding on the neck but I really want to know is there a sound difference between the two...
    • Mitsuji Kuroda
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    • 1962 1964 bass comparison höfner hofner 500/1 hofner 500/1 64
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
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