Hofner 5001 Vintage '62 Electric Bass (with Case)

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Hofner 5001 Vintage '62 Electric Bass (with Case), Sunburst
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zZounds Gear Experts Say...
Inspired by the '62 Violin Bass made famous by Paul McCartney, this re-issue features a spruce top and two Staple pickups for that classic bass tone.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
German spruce top Delivers rich, mellow and warm tone
Flamed maple back and sides Beautiful grain, crisp and responsive tone
Hofner H511B bass pickups Tight and round sound with focused low end
Hofner H61/74B tuners Responsive and stable tuning

An exceptional instrument based on 1962 Violin Bass played exclusively by Paul McCartney, the 500/1 '62 bass is well regarded by Hofner aficionados and players alike. Replicating details of the original including the strip machine heads, the slot-head screws on the hardware and the two-piece neck; provide an authentic look and feel. With the re-issuing of the Vintage '62, Hofner has created a replica of Paul's bass historically accurate enough to satisfy even the most demanding Beatles fan.

Features
- Spruce top with flamed European maple back and sides

- Two staple pickups with individual volume controls

- Two piece maple neck with original 1962 fat-neck measurements

- Strip machine heads based on popular 1962 specifications

- Includes Hofner Hardshell Case

This Hofner bass guitar is made in Germany as were the original vintage Hofner basses.

Type/Shape: Violin Bass

Top: Selected German spruce

Binding: Black/Cream/Black

Back: Selected flamed maple

Sides: Selected flamed maple

Neck: 2-piece maple neck

Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Inlays: Mother-of-pearl dots

Frets: 22

Scale: 30 inches (76 cm)

Width of Nut: 1-5/8 inches (42 mm)

Tuners: H61/74B (2 on a strip)

Bridge: Ebony, H72/20B

Tailpiece: Brass, H62/30

Pickguard: Celluloid, floating; H65/36-P

Pickups: 2 Staple humbucking pickups; H511B

Electronics:
- 2 volume controls
- 2 on/off switches
- Rhythm/solo switch for volume boost; HA2-B

Hardware: Nickel-plated

Finish: Antique-brown sunburst

Included Accessories: Case H3059 and Vintage Strap

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

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (4 ratings)
Submitted May 24, 2012 by rick rivets in NYC, NY

"Awsome bass"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This bass really kills with awesome deep bass sounds. If Paul has played this bass for all these years Hofner must be doing something right. Not for slappers or poppers this gives a very close sound like a stand up bass. Paul bass is a 63 model but the only difference is this has 2 tuners on a strip where as the 63 has individual tuners. Great color and light as a feather. Highly recommend.

Musical Background:

Pro for 30 years

Musical Style:

Original rock ala Stones
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