1992 Hofner Germany 500/1 Violin Beatle Bass w/Staple Pickups

1992 Hofner Germany 500/1 Violin Beatle Bass w/Staple PickupsCrafted in Germany in 1992, the Hofner 500 1 is one of the most iconic basses in history. A rare model that's factory loaded with "Staple" humbuckers instead of the usual Blade's. Strung with tapewounds and seemingly all original, it includes the original hardcase and paperwork as pictured and is in great used condition. Weighs 2. 2kg's.

Gorgeous aquamarine sunburst finish on a solid body with a laminate quilt top

Loaded with two original Maxon branded humbuckers flanking a Dimarzio humbucker in the middle along with the original Greco branded tuners and original bridge/tailpiece combo

Has spent the last few years in a case so it's in clean condition for it's age with basic signs of wear

no real noticeable issues with either

the Burny LG-75GR was modelled after the famous guitar used frequently by Slash

A hollowbody model with Juno branding

Perfect as it sits or have it refinished into your own signature model

The Rotary is slightly different than the Monterey

loaded with the original Fender Japan pickups that sound very good

Overall it's in great cosmetic condition as pictured with very few notable signs of use

A beautiful Aria Pro II Cardinal bass made in late 1982 by the Matsumoku factory

The wiring seems to have been mostly replaced and there's a bridge pickup from a Fender USA Telecaster in there