Hofner HCT-500/1-SB Contemporary Beatle Bass Custom with Tortoiseshell Pickguard & German Control Plate

This is a CUSTOM CONVERSION

HOFNER  HCT500/1-SB BEATLE BASS GUITAR.. Brown Sunburst
UPRADE Conversion was
Reissue Genuine Hofner Tortoiseshell Control Plate HA2B-T with H909/15 Tea Cup Knobs & Cream Switches
Tortoiseshell Pickguard with Tortoiseshell Trussrod Cover
Recreating the style of the 1964 version, they feature a sustain block inside the body to give modern, deep-resonating bass sounds while still retaining the original Hofner Beatles bass sound. With a short scale of 30″ and the small violin bass body it is one of greatest electric bass guitars ever made.

Specifications

* laminate Spruce top (like the originals)
* laminate FLAME Maple Body (like the originals)
* internal sustain block to increase feedback rejection
* fingerboard with 22 frets.
* Original Höfner HS11B ‘Staple-Top’ pick-ups.
* 76 mm short scale length.
* 42 mm saddle width.
* Nickel plated hardware.
* Vintage vibe Hofner HA2B-B control panel with Original HCT-500/1  2-500k volume controls, 2 circuit breakers, Rhythm/Solo switches for volume Boost.
* Sunburst finish.
Original HCT-500 Pickguard is now covered in Tortoiseshell plastic.

Strings are Hofner Round Wound

This violin-shaped model is commonly referred to as the "Beatle bass."

With authentic details inspired by the original, the Hofner  Vintage Style Bass makes the legendary violin bass available to the rest of us.

Don't get the idea that this a just a "nowhere man" look-alike. This quality instrument features a spruce top and beautiful flamed maple back and sides.

The semi-hollow body and set neck will give you the warm, round tone you expect from the violin bass.  

DOES NOT INCLUDE A HARD CASE OR GIG BAG

A Hard Shell Case is $99 Extra if available ( no extra shipping Continental USA ) If you want it let me know and I will add it to the total before you buy it.

Any questions call us or contact us through the item.
Thank You
Barry Clark Music
Tomah WI