Vintage guitars for sale: Hofner bass

I am second owner and never played this bass it shows some signs of being played on the back and is in beautiful shape and has been in the case for 30 years .No returns .... more

1965 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin body Beatle Bass, Amazing sounding ??Staple??pole piece pickup, individual tuners, Raised logo, Nice light weight, Fun toplay, VG+, NSSC
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1965 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin Bass, AKA the Beatle Bass, Hollow-body, Sunburst finish, Staple pickups, Large raised logo and larger Pearloid controlpanel, Fantastic warm and powerful tonality, Light weight, Plays great, Truly abeauty, VG++, Rare worn original hard case... more

Up for sale, a 1974 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin ??Beatle Bass?? in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Indelibly linked with Paul McCartney and the Beatles, this genuine vintage 500 / 1 captures the round, pillowy thump and definition inherent to the iconic Beatles sound, with a fully hollow body and blade pickups
There??s a distinctive pluck, percussive cut, and hollow thud that this bass delivers even while unplugged, with... more

? Rare Opportunity to Own a Legendary Hofner 5000 / 1 Violin Bass with Stunning Flame Maple Wood - Pristine Condition

Attention to all bass enthusiasts and collectors! Here is a unique opportunity to own an iconic Hofner 5000 / 1 Violin Bass, renowned not just for its distinct sound and classic design, but also for its exquisite flame maple wood. This legendary instrument has been the choice of professional musicians for decades and now awaits its next virtuoso

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Here's a beautiful example of a well-aged 1966 Hofner Beatle Bass. All original with the vintage case, this one is unique in having a sleek, black finish on the neck. It plays extremely well and recording with it produces the sound this bass is known and loved for.
All electronics / pickups work and sound great! The neck is also remarkably straight for it's age. Set up by Kurt Viles guitar tech with flat-wounds, it's ready for any show or recording session. There are some knicks and ... more

Up for sale, a 1978 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin ??Beatle Bass?? in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This Hofner has a unique feature set replicating circa 1964 spec, yet it is unquestionably a late '70s example given the stickered serial, 1978 dated CTS pots, untouched solder, and "Made in Germany" text on the back. Unique to this particular instrument and distinct from regular production 500 / 1s in '78 are the staple ... more

This is a neat 1965 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin Bass aka the ??Beatle?? Bass. It??s got a Hollow-body for that acoustic tonality. Its Dark Sunburst finish is rich & clean other than a thumb print where its 1st owner played into its finish above the lead pickup. Its 2 Staple pole pickups sound great having the newer style post-1964 pickup surrounds. It??s got the large Gold raised logo and larger Pearloid control panel. Its original white mutha-a-toilet Pickguard fits perfectly & matches the ... more

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Up for sale, a 1979 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin "Beatle Bass" in excellent condition and in perfect working order. The bass indelibly linked with Paul McCartney and the Beatles, this genuine vintage 500 / 1 captures the round, pillowy thump and definition of the Beatles sound, strung with a set of 50-100 flatwound strings There's a distinctive pluck, percussive cut, and hollow thud that this bass delivers even unplugged, with a broad sonic range between the two "blade" pickups. There's more nasally ... more

Fantastic bass here ! This was found in an estate last year . We had the whole thing gone over professionally. Neck reset, rewired, pickups are original and rewound. The finish was removed off the top a long time ago . as you see we did not touch that . Use as is or redo your choice. The back has great tiger grain once again someone started stripping it this is just the way we found it. Plug in and play . Also come in original case that is very beat up . The case says the squires on it ? Must ... more

Here's a beautiful example of a well-aged 1966 Hofner Beatle Bass. All original with the vintage case, this one is unique in having a sleek, black finish on the neck. It plays extremely well and recording with it produces the sound this bass is known and loved for.

All electronics / pickups work and sound great! The neck is also remarkably straight for it's age. Set up by Kurt Viles guitar tech with flat-wounds, it's ready for any show or recording session. There are ... more

1967 all original Vintage Hofner Bass. POT is from '67 The 147 denotes either the made in the 14th week or some say take the 14 divide by 2 and it tells you the month. The 7 denotes the year. It's an authentic hofner potentiometer. Theres 972 etched in the bottom of feet board and is the number of guitar made that year in 1967, not the number of that particular model but number of total guitars that came out of the Hofner factory. Plays and sounds good too, old original strings and comes with ... more

Vintage circa 1967 Hofner 500 / 1 Beatle Bass in a super nice, old Natural re-finish
Guitar plays well with classic vintage Beatles thump. Original pickups and electronics have that classic Beatles tone
Features two original Hofner "blade" pickups. Original nut, tuners, bridge, tailpiece, it's all there.
Guitar was refinished in Natural a very long time ago.
A wonderful recording bass with a classic sound
Comes with origianl hard case, too
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This Hofner has travelled a long road! Please note picture 6, the close-up of the switch plate When I received this bass, there was an after-market, apparently home-made, instead of the original equipment standard Hofner plate. I was able to locate one, which I had installed on the bass as you see it. There is now a visible gap on the edges of the switchplate, but it is brought back to as close to original condition as I am able. As with all Hofners, the switch plate operation is ... more

This is a used Höfner electric bass guitar with a solid body in pink color. It has four strings and is designed for right-handed players. The set includes a cable, strap, and hard case. The bass guitar was made in Germany

Has only been played a few times, in beautiful condition.
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Limited special edition silver "Beatles Bass" made by Hofner. Immaculate condition. From the estate and collection of a local musician known for some years in this area although I did not know him personally. It is a lovely instrument with obvious collector's interest and there do not appear to be too of them around. The same instrument in bubble-gum pink at the same sale went for hundreds more than our asking price . You really can't go wrong with this one. Custom hard case included. Serial ... more

MINT Hofner HCT-500 / 2-SB Contemporary CLUB BASS GUITAR SUNBURST & HARD CASE
Mint, excellent well kept condition, no scratches, chips or signs of wear.
The Contemporary (CT) version of the Höfner Club Bass offers the famous Höfner bass-sound in an alternative cutaway design. Inspired by the orginal Höfner Club Bass from the 1960s this electric bass guitar offers you the chance to own a piece of history with vintage looks and sound. Light in weight and easy to play with the 30?? ... more

Up for auction: Original 60's Hofner 500 / 1 violin bass case
The case is in sturdy condition, but has some issues:
- lots of surface scratches (see pics)
- the lining is loose and needs regluing
- some blistering on top
- some binding is missing
- handle mount missing, and re-attached with wire (see pics)
Still Has:
Original handle
Original round feet
No bad odors
No bad staining to interior
Neck rest still intact
No bad cracks or damage
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Hofner Ignition Pro Violin Bass Orange Sunburst with Case
Fun fact! This is a violin bass of a copy of what an unknown underrated musician used to play! Although it's pre-owned and it has hardly been played. It does not have any scratches and is in excellent condition. Bass come with a case that has minor scratches and is sturdy condition. For further info please reference images for an accurate and visual description of this item. Addl. images can be provided if requested.
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Up for grabs:
Hofner Club Bass C-Series Electric Bass Guitar - USED
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All guitars ship insured FEDEX, international shipments must meet country specific size limitations and shipping constraints and we will not lower the value for customs and may not ship the same day, we have our ... more

This is a nice Hofner copy of the Beatle Bass Paul used. We believe it to be a Univox or Teisco 1960's. Electronics all work however the tone just has a little static noise when you turn it volume works great and so does the tone other than that drop of static while turning (probably a very good electronics cleaning is in order). There are a few extra screw holes in the headstock some shown in pics. There is a ding on the fingerboard shown in pics at the 4th fret. Selling as is with the ... more

Hofner B-Bass Hi-Series 4 String Electric Violin Bass Sunburst - Excellent!
Up for sale we have a Hofner 4 String Electric Violin Bass Guitar in Excellent Condition. The Guitar was well taken care of with no signs of use & wear. Overall it is considered in Excellent Cosmetic Condition. Nothing Major to impede performance of the Guitar. This is BEATLES cool
Listing Includes Hofner Violin Bass and Case
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Up for sale we have a Vintage 1970s Teisco Bass. All the electronics works and overall the bass works great. There is some wear and tear and some of the paint has been sanded down. Bass plays well and is super light and small. It has some typical minor dings, scratches and such. The pick guard has some chipping in it. There some minor wear and tear on the back of the body and neck
The guitar works great and the intonation is in good. The neck feels wonderful and the pick up works great and ... more

Galveston Beatles Bass copy. Just got it set up with flat wounds. Sounds incredible.

Comes with case
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-This guitar is in great shape with a few minor scuffs here and there and small spot of chipped finish on the very tip of the head. Guitar has a beautiful sound, no issues whatsoever??soft case is in great condition



This Hofner Model HI-CB-PE Electric Bass Guitar is a must-have for any musician looking for a high-quality instrument. With its soft case included, this guitar is perfect for transporting to gigs and rehearsals. The guitar is made by Höfner, a trusted ... more

Hofner made aluminum flight case for the Hofner 500 / 2 Club Bass. Includes keys for locking latch  
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A very rare and very early original 1963 Hofner 500 / 1 violin bass.
Complete with all original Hofner parts and electronics all native to this bass.
Proper McCartney / Beatles specs including an original extra long "curved" Tail piece
Has been set up professionally and feels awesome to play and sounds bloody marvellous to hear!
All completely original
Potentiometers (Pots) codes on the control panel are matching 293 (29th week of 63) and are one week out from McCartney's ... more

Meine original Vintage Hofner / Höfner 500 / 1 Violin-Bass Gitarre, aus dem Jahr 1964, hat mich 60 Jahre auf meinem musikalischen Weg begleitet. Leider muß ich mich nach dieser langen, schönen Zeit verabschieden Dieses wunderschöne Instrument ist ein Muss für jeden Sammler und Liebhaber von Vintage-Instrumenten der wilden 60er Jahre. Der Hofner 500 / 1 Violin-Bass hat einen einzigartigen, warmen Sound und ist bekannt für seine ikonische Form, die von Paul McCartney berühmt gemacht wurde. ... more

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Offering this vintage 1965-66 era Violin Beatle Bass with case. Plays and sounds awesome. Has a real growl to it. Strung with pyramid flat wounds, and will come with an extra new set. It's missing the pick guard like McCartney, and has a some cool finish cracks and checking. Loads of mojo!!
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Vintage 1964 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin McCartney Bass Players Grade Guitar 1960s &Case
I'm so excited to offer this beauty for sale - an original 1964 Hofner 500 / 1 in players grade (and affordable) condition. The serial number dates this to 1964, the pot code is 1964, and the characteristics too, which is the same as McCartney's. It's THE bass to have for sure. When I got this, the electrics were dead, so I had both pickups rewound to bring it back to life. The neck has been secured in the ... more

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Die Höfner 500 / 5 SENATOR Bassgitarre aus den Jahren 1963 / 64 ist ein Vintage Schmuckstück aus Deutschland. Das Modell besticht durch seine Sunburst-Korpusfarbe und die 22 Bünde. Mit einer 4-saitigen Saitenkonfiguration und dem Korpus in der Form 500 / 5 ist sie perfekt für Bassisten geeignet. Besonders hervorzuheben ist das geringe Gewicht, welches das spielen noch angenehmer macht. Dieses Modell stammt aus der renommierten Hofner-Serie ( # 1686 ) und ist eine elektrische Bassgitarre, die... more

Die Höfner 500 / 5 SENATOR Bassgitarre aus den Jahren 1963 / 64 ist ein Vintage Schmuckstück aus Deutschland. Das Modell besticht durch seine Sunburst-Korpusfarbe und die 22 Bünde. Mit einer 4-saitigen Saitenkonfiguration und dem Korpus in der Form 500 / 5 ist sie perfekt für Bassisten geeignet. Besonders hervorzuheben ist das geringe Gewicht, welches das spielen noch angenehmer macht. Dieses Modell stammt aus der renommierten Hofner-Serie mit der Serien Nummer 2354 und ist eine elektrische ... more

I've owned this stunning Höfner Senator semi-acoustic bass guitar for 40 years and it's now time to pass it on It features a 30 inch rosewood fretboard, tone and volume controls and a single pick-up
Recently played at jam sessions , it has a soft round sound reminiscent of its period The guitar is in great shape with few scuffs or marks for its age There is a dent in one end of the body that was there when I acquired it, it does not affect the sound or playability of the guitar The guitar ... more

Continuing my guitar and equipment downsizing I am offering my vintage four string, single pick-up Hofner Senator Electro- Acoustic Bass Guitar for sale at £950. I bought this new in 1964 and used it regularly gigging clubs and dance halls mainly across south Wales and the midlands of England in the mid 1960s. It served me very well and is one of my favourite instruments. It has been carefully stored since then. I kept it all this time for sentimental reasons but have now decided, ... more

Hofner 185 bass, tre pomelli molto raro, il quattro pomelli precedente è molto più comune, il pickup al ponte è stato riavvolto, il jack femmina sostituito, aggiunto un cavo massa, viti battipenna sostituite, potenziometri 250k236=1966, basso molto vissuto, da collezione e suona benecredo costruito 1966-67, credo perché questi pickup la Hofner ha smesso di produrli nel 1967, con custodia rigida non originale.... more

One Iconic, Vintage, Bass Guitar, from the 1963, with a slimline body, that has stood the test of time The Neck is straight, the joint solid, the frets and fretboard are in good condition, with a low action
The Hofner, Hardwood, Bridge is adjustable and coupled to the original, Bass, Tailpiece The pickup is original producing a mellow tone, with a powerful delivery The acoustic voice is audible and mellow, sounds great through an amplifier The scratchguard is also original Few and far ... more

In good overall condition  However the action is quite high,  maybe the neck needs to be reset  no sound from the pickup,  needs a rewind  low price reflects this Cash on collection from Battle East Sussex.... more

Hofner President Bass HCT reissue excellent like new condition - The Hofner President Bass pays homage to the original 1950s and 1960s issue with the 'Toaster' style pick ups - Fitted with new La Bella chrome flatwound strings - Dial in the authentic early Beatles sounds and the UK British Beat, Rock n Roll, cool Jazz and easy find a Country, Blues and acoustic bass vibe with the iconic 'Teacup' control panel - One of two I have for sale, (check my other advert) these basses have excellent ... more

Hofner Ignition Bass Guitar in Sunburst ( right handed). This is a classic instrument with a beautifully powerful sound. It is crafted with a hollow body made of spruce, a maple neck rosewood fretboard Condition is near to new as it was acquired around 6 months ago Includes a hard case in black leather, also in practically new condition Whether you're a beginner or pro, this is a must-have for any bass enthusiast Feel free to ask any questions.... more

This is my ignition series Hofner violin bass, this bass in used condition but has no real signs of wear it is in fully working order and is strung with la belle flat wounds for that classic Beatle sound and It comes with a Thomann's hard shell case. I have played a few gigs with it and have loved ever since I bought it, the reason I am selling is to save up to buy a HCT Hofner cavern bass.... more

This stunning Höfner HIBBBK Ignition Violin Bass in Black is the perfect instrument for beginners looking to start their musical journey. The semi-hollow body type and 4 / 4 size make it comfortable to play, while the 12 frets and maple neck material ensure accuracy and precision.

The bass features a rosewood fretboard material and 4 string configuration, perfect for any left-handed player. The A series and 2022 model year make it a versatile instrument for any musician. Made with ... more

in nice shape
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1 tuner ONLY
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