Hofner Celebrates With 60th Anniversary 500/1 Violin Bass

An icon was born 60 years ago with the Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass, and now the company is celebrating with a special anniversary edition of the instrument. Limited to 60 instruments, the 60th Anniversary 500/1 Violin Bass stands out among its peers with original graphics by a bass legend.

Hofner 60th Anniversary 500/1 Violin Bass

“The artwork on the top of the bass was designed for Höfner by Klaus Voormann who is very closely associated with The Beatles and is the designer of the cover of the world famous Revolver album,” a press release stated. “This album celebrates its 50th anniversary since release and accordingly the artwork for the bass is in the same unique style. Each bass comes with a Certificate of Authenticity which has been personally signed by Klaus Voormann.”

Hofner continues the bass’s black and white design with with black hardware, black tape-wound strings, and a black and white oval control panel. An interesting note is that the bass’s headstock has the original 1956 design, which has never been used on any other re-issue instruments.

The bass comes with a ton of other special items only available with the bass: a Limited Edition art print of the Klaus Voormann design, prints of Klaus Voormann, a 60th Anniversary coffee cup, a 60th Anniversary pen and box, a White Höfner strap, a Höfner Limited Edition handmade bass fuzz FX pedal, a Höfner music CD, and a set of “Teacup” knobs. It ships in a H259B bullet case. Of the 60 instruments made worldwide, only six will be left-handed. No Ignition or Contemporary versions or copies will be made.

The Hofner 60th Anniversary 500/1 Violin Bass will be available soon through select dealers. USA pricing was not available at the time of posting, though the European RRP is set at €7,500.

Hofner 60th Anniversary 500/1 Violin Bass Specs:

Body Shape:Violin Bass
Body Back and Sides:Flame Maple
Body Top:Spruce
Binding Top and Back:Black / White / Black
Binding Sides:Black
Centerblock:None
Neck:Three-piece Flame Maple / Beech /Flame Maple
Headstock Shape:Hofner 50s Violin Bass
Logo and Artwork:Original 50s Inlay
Neck Joint:Violin Bass Set Neck
Joint At:16th Fret
Heel Cap:Black
Fingerboard Wood:Rosewood
Scale:30″/76cm
Nut Width:42mm
Width At 12th Fret:48mm
Inlays:Pearl Dots
Neck Binding:None
Side Dots:None
Number Of Frets:22
Bridge:Ebony Hofner Fretted
Finish:Black and White Klaus Voormann Design
Tuners:Single Black
Tuner Buttons:Plastic
Tailpiece:Hofner Trapeze Black
Nut Material:Plastic
Pickups:Hofner Black Staple
Potentiometer Knobs:Black. Gold top included.
Electrics:Hofner White Oval Panel
Strings:Hofner Black Nylon Tape Wound

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