1964/5 Hofner 500/1 violin bass.
The bass is in working order, but will require some form of repair to the neck/body joint.
Mostly original with the following issues/ modifications
- Neck joint has been stabilised with a very basic repair - see pic.
- Replacement pots & input fitted (other electrics original).
- Replacement machine heads. (original sets sell for around £150)
- Top nut slots widened.
- No Case
- No scratchplate
- Non original strap button.
- Modern replacement bridge.
- Large patch of finish missing from the back of the bass.