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Hofner 500/1 Sunburst 1960s

Hofner 500/1 Sunburst 1960s

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Serial Number: 1116

Weight: 4lbs 13oz

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Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original
Top Material: Spruce
Body Material: Maple
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: "U" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .88" (1st fret), .95" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 9.50"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 30"
Electronics: Both pickups have been rewound. Original wiring harness otherwise, with on/off switches for both pickups, rhythm/solo switch, and independent volume controls.
Pickup Measurements: 7.0k (neck), 7.2k (bridge)
Hardware: Original
Weight: 4lbs 13oz
Modifications/Repairs: Both pickups have been rewound.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Hofner bass shows nice aging, with checking on the glossy body and some other small dings and dents throughout.
Serial Number: 1116
Tech Notes: The bass plays well with low action, and the frets are low with minor play wear. The construction appointments date the bass to between 1968 and 1971.
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SKU: U6203128201

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original
Top Material: Spruce
Body Material: Maple
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: "U" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .88" (1st fret), .95" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 9.50"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 30"
Electronics: Both pickups have been rewound. Original wiring harness otherwise, with on/off switches for both pickups, rhythm/solo switch, and independent volume controls.
Pickup Measurements: 7.0k (neck), 7.2k (bridge)
Hardware: Original
Weight: 4lbs 13oz
Modifications/Repairs: Both pickups have been rewound.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Hofner bass shows nice aging, with checking on the glossy body and some other small dings and dents throughout.
Serial Number: 1116
Tech Notes: The bass plays well with low action, and the frets are low with minor play wear. The construction appointments date the bass to between 1968 and 1971.