Hofner 5001 Vintage 62 Left Handed 4 String Bass (Vintage Sunburst)
Based on Paul McCartney's 1962 Violin Bass, the `62 bass has delighted Hofner aficionados by replicating details of the original. For example, the "strip" machine heads, the slot-head screws on the hardware, and the two-piece neck are authentic touches that connect this instrument to an earlier time. In the Vintage '62 Hofner has created a replica of Paul's bass historically accurate enough to satisfy even the most demanding Beatles fan. In 1956, Walter Hofner had an idea for an amplified semi-acoustic bass. When it was brought to life, his idea revolutionized popular music. Many players revere Hofner's Violin Bass as a legend because of its historical significance and its warm, woody, double-bass-like amplified tone. The Hofner Violin Bass is a unique instrument with a smooth, sweet sound and a playing ease that simply eludes most ordinary basses. Includes a vintage-style hard case.
| Frets |
22 |
| Model |
500/1 Lefty Vintage 62 |
| Fingerboard |
Rosewood |
| Machine Heads |
Hofner 61/74B |
| Bridge |
Hofner 72/20B ebony bridge with movable metal saddles, 62/30 trapeze tailpiece, brass |
| Scale Length |
30" |
| Case Included |
Yes |
| Neck Wood |
Maple |
| Body Wood |
German Spruce top, Flamed maple back/sides |
| Pickguard |
Yes |
| Body Color |
Vintage Sunburst |
| # of strings |
4 |
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
12/25/2006 (0 of 6 customers found this review helpful) By Ilan Freedman from New York, NY - Advanced Players
- Performance
Hofner 5001 Vintage 62 Left Handed 4 String Bass (Vintage Sunburst)
The manufacturer's warranty covers parts for two years and labor for two years from date of purchase. The warranty excludes damage from misuse, abuse, and contains other exclusions.
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