This violin-shaped model is commonly referred to as the "Beatle bass."

With authentic details inspired by the original, the Hofner Vintage Style Bass makes the legendary violin bass available to the rest of us.

Don't get the idea that this a just a "nowhere man" look-alike. This quality instrument features a real spruce top and beautiful flamed maple back and sides.

The semi-hollow body and set neck will give you the warm, round tone you expect from the violin bass.

The Hofner Beatle Bass includes genuine Hofner Bass staple pickups and surrounds - Has ( B-BASS HI SERIES ) on truss rod

The Hofner Bass has a solid square block on the inside of the body under the bridge .

This sound block tends to increase the string sustain with less Feedback.

this model features a maple-beech-maple set neck with rosewood fretboard accentuated by mother-of-pearl dot inlays, the signature Höfner violin bass headstock,

a brass trapeze tailpiece, and glossy spruce top with glossy flamed maple back and sides. An ebony bridge with movable metal saddles maintains intonation and string spacing.

The nickel-plated hardware and floating celluloid pearl pickguard give it an extra little pop for the eyes.

On the electronics side, you're working with two original Höfner humbucking pickups, as well as a control panel with 2 volume controls, 2 on/off switches, and a rhythm/solo switch for volume boost.

The overall sound is warm like the original model, but with a little more sonic kick for a more "now" sound.

Features:

Authentic details inspired by the original
Spruce top
Set neck
Rosewood fretboard
30" scale
22 frets
Dot inlay
Weight 4.65 lbs

As you can see this guitar is in superb shape It has Hardly been played.

Includes a Hard shell Case

My Store Demo guitars and basses are a tremendous value. These guitars are often sold at hundreds of dollars less than their 'new' counterparts. They have never been previously sold in retail or distributed to a music store. They usually have a minor cosmetic flaw that prevents them from being sold as new instruments. These instruments do not have major flaws (UNLESS STATED). These blemishes or marks do not affect the playability of the instruments at all. All the electronics, pickups, tuners, neck and frets etc. are good. I buy my guitars and basses directly from the manufacturer. There is no manufactures warranty Each instrument gets set up and checked by me before it is released for sale.

PAYMENT

PAY PAL, Visa, MC, & AMEX are welcome; WI residents pay 5.5% sales tax.

IF YOU HAVE ZERO OR NEGATIVE FEEDBACK OR LIVE OUTSIDE THE USA IN A COUNTRY WHERE THE SHIPPING RATE IS NOT SHOWN YOU MUST EMAIL ME BEFORE BIDDING.

DO NOT MAKE A BID UNLESS YOU INTEND TO BUY. ITEMS MUST BE PAID FOR WITHIN 3 DAYS OF THE END OF THE AUCTION. If item is not paid for within 3 days it will be re listed and a non-paying bidder report filed.

I do not know what duties and taxes are in Non USA Countries and I am not responsible for them.

We try to ship within 2 business days of receiving payment but normally sooner, we do not ship weekends or Holidays.

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SHIPPING:

Winning Continental USA bidder pays $24.99 S&H.

Winning Alaska Hawaii and Puerto Rico bidder pays $49.99 S&H ( USPS ).

Winning Canadian bidder pays $69.99 S&H.

Shipping to France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Norway, Finland, Sweden, USPS is $79.99,

Shipping to UK & RUSSIA USPS is $89.99

Shipping to Australia, Mexico, South America, will be $139.99.

Other International and off mainland bidders pay additional s/h. (please email me for shipping estimate)

I do not know what duties and taxes are in Non USA Countries and I am not responsible for them.

SHIPPING NOTES (PLEASE READ)

APO/FPO & OVERSEAS mail is sent via surface mail and normally takes 15-40 days to receive.

HI, PR , AK and other off shore US Zip Codes mail is sent via surface mail and normally takes 7-30 days to receive.

Please Note delivery times stated By EBAY and USPS are ESTIMATES ONLY not promised, and are not accurate for off shore US zip codes and Overseas .

Once your parcel is in your country, it will pass through your customs office which can add time to the delivery. Customs can hold a parcel for several weeks and open up packages for inspections and may not track until released.

Not all items can be shipped into other countries due to weight/size restrictions . If shipping cost is not stated to your country you need check with us before purchasing.

We DO NOT ship on weekends or holidays so items bought at the end of the week may not ship until the beginning of the next week. We Try to ship within 2 working days (normally sooner).

RETURNS

Return must be approved by me before shipping. Any shipping damage must be reported within 24 hours of delivery.

Any refunds on returned items will NOT include shipping and handling charge, return shipping will be paid buy BUYER. Shipping Box and all packing must be kept for inspection.

WI residents pay 5.5% sales tax. PAY PAL , Visa, MC, & AMEX are welcome . If you need any more info call Barry Clark at Barry Clark Music

Note: We do all of our own photography . We do our best to represent the products as accurately as possible. Depending on lighting conditions, flash, backgrounds, shadows, your monitor, etc. there may be some differences in the actual appearance and color of the item you receive and what you see in our pictures. In addition manufacturer’s products can vary slightly from one production run to another. When I have more than one of these I do not retake photo’s every time

HOFNER BEATLE BASS GUITAR in CASE