1963 Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass
The Hofner Violin Bass has become one of the most iconic musical instrument ever designed
thanks to its most famous user, Paul McCartney.
So strong is the association that the bass is also affectionately known as the “Beatle Bass”.
This beautiful 1963 Selmer bass is in lovely original condition
and it shares a lot of features with McCartney's second bass:
unbound neck, script logo, long tailpiece, flamed back and sides, offset jack socket…
Complete with its original Selmer case and Guncotton leather strap.
A must for any Beatle or vintage instrument collector!
Paul McCartney in 1964 with his second Hofner bass.
Selmer Serial Number 343
Sunburst
Nova-Sonic Pick-Ups
Catshead Tuners
3 Piece Neck
Script Logo
Long Tailpiece
Pot Codes - September 1963
Body Date - November 1963
Condition - Excellent
Modifications:
Neck reset - Filled strap button holes
One rewound bobbin in treble pickup
Price - £7,500
1964 Selmer Catalog