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Hofner 500/1 V62 '62 Reissue Violin Bass Sunburst
Hofner 500/1 V62 '62 Reissue Violin Bass Sunburst
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The Hofner 500/1 V62 Reissue Sunburst is a vintage-style electric bass guitar inspired by the iconic 1963 Hofner Violin Bass played by Paul McCartney. Its hollowbody design and slim neck offer the distinct tone and playability that characterized a defining era in music. With a fully hollow body, this bass delivers a resonant sustain and rich, woody sound.
The Hofner Vintage '62 Violin Bass boasts the iconic violin-shaped hollow body introduced by the brand in 1956, known for its warm and resonant tone with articulate lows, open mids, and singing highs. With a 30" scale length, this bass offers tight and focused bass tones.
The Hofner 500/1 V62 Reissue Sunburst has a sleek and comfortable slim neck with a shallow D shape, perfect for smooth playing. Its rosewood fingerboard boasts a speedy 12" radius and 22 medium frets, allowing for effortless and precise runs and solos.
The Hofner 500/1 V62 Reissue Sunburst boasts vintage-style control knobs, a rosewood bridge, and 1960s components for an authentic design. Equipped with two Hofner Staple-top pickups, this bass delivers a wide range of classic tones, from deep and dubby to bright and punchy. Each pickup has its own volume and tone controls, allowing for precise sound customization.
Specifications:
Brand Name: Hofner
Case Type: Original Hardshell Case
Hardware Color: Nickel
Number of Strings: 4-String
Product Color: Sunburst
Body:
Body Binding: White
Body Finish: Gloss
Body Material: Flame Maple
Body Shape: Violin Bass
Purfling: Black/White/Black
Top Material: Spruce
Neck:
Fingerboard Inlay: Pearl Dots
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Headstock Inlay or Decal: Gold Hofner Script Decal
Headstock Veneer: Gloss
Neck Finish: Gloss
Neck Joint: Set Neck
Neck Material: Flame Maple
Neck Shape: Original '63
Neck Thickness (in): 22-26mm
Neck Tint or Color: Sunburst
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Nut Material: Plastic
Nut Width: 42mm
Electronics:
Bridge Pickup: Hofner Staple Nickel
Controls and Switching: 2 Volume, 2 On/Off Switches, Rhythm/Solo Switch for Volume Boost
Neck Pickup: Hofner Staple Nickel
Hardware:
Bridge: Ebony
Knobs: Tea Cup
Pickguard: White Pearl
Saddle Material: Nickel
Tailpiece: Trapeze Nickel
Truss Rod Cover: 3-Ply Black
Tuning Machines: Single Nickel Bass
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