Description
Description
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.
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Used and Vintage experts.
| Top Material: | Spruce |
| Body Material: | Maple |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | C |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st - 0.88" 12th - 0.98" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 7.25" |
| Nut Width: | 1-9/16" |
| Electronics: | Original electronics. The bass has two Hofner 513 humbuckers and a Hofner control section. The pot codes date to 1966. |
| Pickup Measurements: | neck - 8.5 kΩ, bridge can't be measured due to wiring scheme. |
| Weight: | 4lbs 11oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | The top and back of the body, neck heel, and back of the headstock have been refinished. The center seam and the wings of the headstock have been reglued at some point. The strap buttons have been replaced. |
| Case Details: | Hardshell Case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This vintage Hofner bass has aged well and is in good condition. The finish is glossy with checking, light scratches, and some small, shallow dings scattered throughout. The metal hardware is tarnished with age. |
| Tech Notes: | The bass plays well with medium action. The frets are medium with minor play wear. Due to the headstock logo, we are dating this instrument to 1968. |