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Hofner 500/1 ’63-RLC Violin Beatle Bass Lefty (Vintage Finish)

$4,298.00

NEW - A special vintage finish Violin Bass created by our master in the violin lacquer dept. Beautifully aged to look authentically vintage but with the advantage of a brand new bass.  Very special and secret varnishes are used to achieve the remarkable aged finish. The 63-RLC is inspired by the Hofner bass Paul McCartney still plays to this day, and features an unbound 2 piece neck and 2 on a strip tuners. Each bass is a unique instrument, no two are exactly alike as the aging process is all done by hand. All models are supplied with a pearloid pickguard and include a Höfner Vintage strap and case. This model also comes with a set of black nylon strings, and Bassman sticker so you can get the ultimate “rooftop” look!

IN STOCK AND READY TO SHIP!
Includes free shipping in the continental USA, and free expert guitar setup!

NEW - A special vintage finish Violin Bass created by our master in the violin lacquer dept. Beautifully aged to look authentically vintage but with the advantage of a brand new bass.  Very special and secret varnishes are used to achieve the remarkable aged finish. The 63-RLC is inspired by the Hofner bass Paul McCartney still plays to this day, and features an unbound 2 piece neck and 2 on a strip tuners. Each bass is a unique instrument, no two are exactly alike as the aging process is all done by hand. All models are supplied with a pearloid pickguard and include a Höfner Vintage strap and case. This model also comes with a set of black nylon strings, and Bassman sticker so you can get the ultimate “rooftop” look!

IN STOCK AND READY TO SHIP!
Includes free shipping in the continental USA, and free expert guitar setup!

SPECS

Body

  • Shape: Violin Bass

  • Top: Spruce

  • Back: Flame Maple

  • Sides: Flame Maple

  • Binding Top: Black / White / Black

  • Binding Back: Black / White / Black

  • Binding Sides: White

  • Centerblock: None

Neck

  • Wood: Flame Maple

  • Construction: Two Piece

  • Headstock Shape: Hofner Violin Bass

  • Logo and Artwork: Script

  • Neck Joint: Violin Bass Set Neck

  • Joint At: 16th Fret

  • Thickness Neck + FB At 1st Fret: 21mm

  • Thickness Neck + FB At 12th Fret: 24mm

  • Heel Cap: White Pearl

  Fingerboard

  • Wood: Rosewood

  • Scale: 30" / 76cm

  • Nut Width: 42mm

  • Width At 12th Fret: 48mm

  • Inlays: Pearl Dots

  • Binding: None

  • Side Dots: None

  • Number of Frets: 22 

Bridge

  • Material: Ebony

  • Type: Hofner Fretted

Hardware

  • Tuners: Strip Nickel

  • Tuner Buttons: Plastic

  • Tailpiece: Hofner Trapeze Nickel

  • Nut Material: Plastic

  • Pickguard: White Pearl

  • Neck Pickup : Hofner Staple Nickel

  • Bridge Pickup: Hofner Staple Nickel

  • Tone Knobs: Gold top

  • Electronics: Hofner Pearl Panel

  • Strings: Hofner Flat Wound

  • Approximate Weight Kg: 2,1