Hofner Contemporary Series CT500/1 Violin Beatle Bass (Sunburst)

Hofner Contemporary Series CT500/1 Violin Beatle Bass (Sunburst)The best selling 500 1 Contemporary version of the Hofner Violin Bass Guitar offers those wanting to own one of the World's iconic basses the chance to do so at a very attractive price. Recreating the style of the 1964 version, renowned for its classic tones and ease of playability Featuring a sustain block inside the body to give modern, deep resonating bass sounds while still retaining the original Hofner Beatles bass sound. With a short scale of

Good used condition as pictured with only light signs of wear (notably from strumming)

A modern Dinky style superstrat made by Aria Pro II in the late 1980's

in-house Dimarzio style pickups

painted maple neck and an alder body

it appears all original with Japanese made humbuckers

Original Single Coil Type

Unlabelled pickups that resemble Matsumoku's MMK-45 humbuckers

this is a Stratocaster in the body of a Les Paul

This is an FRB-45 model with passive Fernandes branded PJ pickups

A Japanese made Fernandes bass from the FRB series of the 90's

these metallic models commonly have chips in the finish and this one's no exception

Restrung with flatwounds and given a basic setup/service prior to listing including a truss adjustment and fret polish