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The Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass was designed by Walter Hofner and launched at the Frankfurt Music Messe in 1956. It has since gone on to become one of the most recognizable electric bass guitars in the music world in terms of both looks and sound.

The Hofner 500/1 'Cavern' Violin Bass takes it's name from the Cavern Club in Liverpool, England. Opened in 1957 this Club was one of the most important small clubs in Europe for bands trying to make it big in the Beatboom era. In 1960 the first beat night session was held featuring Rory Storm and the Hurricanes with Ringo Starr on drums and by mid 1961 the Merseybeat scene was in full flow with the Beatles and the Cavern Club centre stage.

Inspired by the original 1961 model which was purchased by Paul McCartney in Hamburg, the 61 Cavern features a fully hollow body and original '61 neck profile. Also available in left-handed version.

Features
* Inspired by the original 1961 model which was purchased by Paul McCartney in Hamburg
* Handmade in Germany
* Fully hollow body
* Original '61 Neck profile
* Also available in left-handed version
* Includes a Hofner Vintage strap and Hofner case

Specifications
Model: H500/1-61-0
Body Top: Spruce
Back and Sides: Flame Maple
Binding: Black / White / Black
Neck Wood: Flame Maple / Beech / Flame Maple
Construction: Three Piece
Headstock Shape: Hofner Violin Bass
Neck Joint: Violin Bass Set Neck
Joint At: 16th Fret
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Scale: 30"/76cm
Nut Width: 42mm
Nut Material: Plastic
Number of Frets: 22
Bridge Material: Ebony
Bridge Type: Hofner Fretted
Tuners: Single Nickel "Rugby Ball"
Tailpiece: Hofner Trapeze Nickel
Pickguard: White Pearl
Pickup Neck: Hofner Diamond Nickel
Pickup Middle: Hofner Diamond Nickel
Potentiometer Knobs: Gold Top
Electrics: Hofner Pearl Panel
Strings: Hofner Flat Wound