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 500/1 bass is one of the first to have been imported in England by Selmer,
Höfner’s UK distributor, in fact it’s the 20th!
It’s in lovely original condition and it shares a lot of features with McCartney's second bass:
script logo, long tailpiece, flamed back and sides, offset jack socket…
and more importantly a rare unbound two piece neck!!
Complete with its original Selmer case, pickguard and a Guncotton leather strap.
A must for any Beatle or vintage instrument collector!
Paul McCartney in 1964 with his second Hofner bass.
Selmer Serial Number 121
Sunburst
Nova-Sonic Pick-Ups
Fire Hydrant Tuners
2 Piece Unbound Neck
Script Logo
Long Tailpiece with wide bar
Pot Codes - February 1963
Body Date - July 1963
Condition - Excellent
Modifications:
Neck reset - Filled strap button holes
Re-centred tailpiece
Price - £10,000
1964 Selmer Catalog