Hofner HCT5001L CT Series 4-String Electric Bass, Left-Handed (with Case)

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Hofner HCT5001L CT Series 4-String Electric Bass, Left-Handed (with Case), Main
Hofner HCT5001L CT Series 4-String Electric Bass, Left-Handed (with Case), Back
Hofner HCT5001L CT Series 4-String Electric Bass, Left-Handed (with Case), Main Hofner HCT5001L CT Series 4-String Electric Bass, Left-Handed (with Case), Back
This short-scale bass for lefties features all the rich and musical tone of the classic Hofner violin basses, but with modern construction and tonal power.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Flame maple back and sides Bright, focused tone with enhanced sustain
Hofner Staple nickel pickups Focused Hofner low end; warm and defined tone
Spruce top Articulate tone, projects well, resists scratches
Rosewood fretboard Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel

The best-selling 500/1 Contemporary version of the Hofner Violin Bass Guitar offers those wanting to own one of the World's iconic guitars the chance to do so at a very attractive price. Recreating the style of the 1964 version, the Contemporary features 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 30" and the small violin bass body it is one of greatest electric bass guitars ever made.

Features:

- 30" Scale
- Spruce Top with Flame Maple Back and Sides
- Rosewood Fingerboard
- Hofner Staple Pickups

- Body Shape: Violin Bass
- Wood Top : Spruce
- Wood Back: Flame Maple
- Wood Sides: Flame Maple
- Binding Top: Black / White / Black
- Binding Back: Black / White / Black
- Binding Sides: White
- Centerblock: Spruce
- Neck Wood: Maple / Beech / Maple
- Construction: Three Piece
- Headstock Shape: Violin Bass
- Logo and Artwork: Script
- Neck Joint: Hofner Violin Bass Set Neck
- Joint At: 16th Fret
- Thickness Neck + FB At 1st Fret: 22mm
- Thickness Neck + FB Near Heel: 24mm
- Heel Cap: Pearl
- Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood
- Scale: 30" / 76cm
- Nut Width: 42mm
- Width At 12th Fret: 48mm
- Inlays: Dots
- Binding: White
- Side Dots: Yes
- Number Of Frets: 22
- Bridge Material: Ebony
- Type: Hofner Fretted
- Hardware Tuners: Single Nickel
- Tuner Buttons: Pearl
- Tailpiece: Trapeze Nickel
- Nut Material: Plastic
- Pickguard: White Pearl
- Pickup Neck: Hofner Staple Nickel
- Pickup Bridge: Hofner Staple Nickel
- Potentiometer Knobs: Black and Silver
- Strings: Hofner HCT Roundwound

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 973-335-7888

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (2 ratings)
Submitted March 11, 2015 by jeff shick

"Just got my 500/1 lefty today"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Just got it today. From zZounds. I've owned a Original 67 500/1 for 25 years. I also owned a 1980's a 1990's and a 500/1 v62 reissue. This bass is just as solid sound and looks wise as all of them. Aside from some minor things like the control panel and tuner keys not being German provided, but I still think are absolutely fine The bass sounds and looks exactly like a German Hofner. I know it has the sustained block, but that's a plus in my mind and doesn't really change the overall sound that much No one could the difference with or with out it.. This bass reminds me of what Japan did for the fenders back in the 80's They were fine instruments and are sought after today. So I will get teacups cause that looks cool. The control panel so far is fine. The black sliders... the German Hofner in the 70's 80's and 90's all had black sliders so that doesn't bother me. The color of the bass is excellent. Just like a German bass. So instead of paying 2,400 I spent 899 and its pretty much the same bass. Just wanted to provide my input to any considering these basses from someone who has own 4 German made ones. Its worth it.Jeff
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