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Hofner 500/1

Violin-style hollow-body electric bass family

The famous "violin bass," a hollow, violin-shaped electric bass made by the German maker Hofner. Lightweight and short-scaled with a warm, thumpy tone, it is inseparable from Paul McCartney, who has played one throughout his career.

Technical line drawing of Hofner 500/1
Technical line drawing of Hofner 500/1

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  • Hofner

    Hofner is a German maker of stringed and other instruments founded in 1887, best known for the violin-shaped 'Beatle bass' and a range of archtop and acoustic guitars.

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  • Hofner

    Hofner is a German maker of stringed and other instruments founded in 1887, best known for the violin-shaped 'Beatle bass' and a range of archtop and acoustic guitars.

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