street priceThe Höfner Violin Bass 501/1 is a classic electric bass guitar designed by German luthier Walter Höfner in 1955. It has a distinctive shape and sound, and is one of the most recognizable bass guitars in the world. It features a hollow body, two pickups, and a 30-inch scale length. It is also known for its iconic “violin” shape and its bright, twangy tone. The Violin Bass has been used by many famous bassists, including Paul McCartney, Jack Bruce, and Geddy Lee.
Country of origin / production: Slovakia
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| Number of Strings | |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 30 |
| Body Material | |
| Maple | |
| Bridge Type | |
| Fixed | |
| Neck Type | |
| Set neck | |
| Neck Material | |
| Maple | |
| Fingerboard | |
| Rosewood | |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Neck Width at Nut | 42 mm |
| Electronics | |
| Passive | |
| Pickups | |
| Höfner | |
| Pickup Configuration | |
| H-H | |
| Volume | 2 |
| Pickup Switching | |
| 3 positions | |
| Tuning Machines | |
| Höfner | |
| Accessories Color | chrome |
| Production start | 1955 |
| Body Type | |
| Bridge | |
| Hofner 72/20B ebony bridge | |
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