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Hofner 500/5 Black 1959

Hofner 500/5 Black 1959

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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.
Body Material: Maple
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: "U" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .98" (!st fret), 1.15" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 30"
Electronics: Original single coil pickups; the wiring harness has been replaced. The original wiring harness is included, but the switches are not functional.
Pickup Measurements: 6.0k (neck), 5.8k (bridge)
Hardware: Original
Weight: 5lbs 2oz
Modifications/Repairs: -The neck has been reset -The wiring harness has been replaced
Case Details: Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Hofner bass is in good condition, with light checking and wear on the glossy finish. There is some wear around the neck joint from the neck being reset.
Tech Notes: The bass plays well with medium-low action and light neck relief. The wide frets are low with light wear. The construction appointments are consistent with late 1950s Hofners.
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SKU: U5869549601

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.
Body Material: Maple
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: "U" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .98" (!st fret), 1.15" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 30"
Electronics: Original single coil pickups; the wiring harness has been replaced. The original wiring harness is included, but the switches are not functional.
Pickup Measurements: 6.0k (neck), 5.8k (bridge)
Hardware: Original
Weight: 5lbs 2oz
Modifications/Repairs: -The neck has been reset -The wiring harness has been replaced
Case Details: Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Hofner bass is in good condition, with light checking and wear on the glossy finish. There is some wear around the neck joint from the neck being reset.
Tech Notes: The bass plays well with medium-low action and light neck relief. The wide frets are low with light wear. The construction appointments are consistent with late 1950s Hofners.