stobbart Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 (edited) Hofner Violin Bass May 1964 There is a distinct joy in playing an early Hofner but it's time for someone else to take ownership of this beauty. The all important neck reset was carried out by a London Hofner specialist and a brand new period correct handmade GmbH Jakob Winter fitted case is included. Currently strung with Labellas which sound fantastic ( I will include the Hofner set which have 0 playtime ) The earlier Hofners have a certain tone the later instruments just don't have, perhaps partly down to the lack of routing under the pickups ( there's just a wire hole till later ) anyway a superb original example ready for another 60 years. Shipping at cost any questions welcome Edited October 26 by stobbart Price and Bump 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petecarlton Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 This is just beautiful - the fact that so few people seem to have clocked it so far is a bit of a shame. Your price is very fair and you have taken a great deal of trouble with your ad, both in terms of the description and the extensive visual record. I'm sure this would attract far more than you're asking from some of the well-known collectors in the States: much as I love BC, there does seem to be a lot of love for vintage Fenders and Wals, but not enough for something truly historic and characterful like this. Good luck with your sale - I only wish I had been in a position to take this off you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Lovely example, had one similar many years ago and instantly regretted selling it. I’m actually looking for one, but an earlier unbound board version. Good luck with the sale, great bass, and decent price too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Jings! 59 years old and looking great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pods Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 ....and I sold mine for £50 (I bought it for the same price, so I wasn't losing anything) Very nice old yin GLWTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 That's a lovely thing, a piece of history and a very fair price. Sadly out of my reach, but very desirable. Have a bump up the thread, and GLWTS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted October 28 Share Posted October 28 Looks fab 😎 The Ampeg micro vr rig adds to the vintage vibe. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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