Dec 1, 2025 · Hofner is notorious for having made their instruments with whatever bits and pieces they had hanging around on a given day, or even the phase of the moon. I've owned and …

Jun 14, 2020 · Hofner Bass 500/1 How to find year made Michael McCarty Jun 14, 2020 date the hofner 500/1 by serial number hofner bass 500/1 made in germany vintage '62 or actual 1962 …

Apr 29, 2007 · Hofner's sold through their UK distributor Selmer of London during the 60's had serial numbers stamped on the back of the headstock. Those serial numbers are very …

Jun 10, 2020 · I recently started learning bass and have a Hofner Ignition. I am ready to try switching to flat-wounds, as I hear many prefer them, especially on this type of bass. I don’t …

Jan 1, 2005 · The Lost Bass Found! "It is perhaps the most iconic lost musical instrument of all time. Now it is back with the man who bought it all those years ago. Finally the bass is back …

May 28, 2018 · Which Hofner Bass is both the most aesthetically pleasing and pleasing in terms of sound? How do they compete with chowny’s, Epiphones, fender’s or others in the price-range?

Jan 9, 2005 · A few thoughts on the Hofner Beatle bass, having had a vintage 60's German and a few Contemporary and Icon/ Ignition models... 1) I love 'em 2) ALL Hofners require a lot of …

Apr 19, 2005 · You can get a VV control with the standard hofner wiring and control panel. Just turn everything “on” and adjust the 2 knobs as your volumes for each pickup.

Dec 30, 2025 · All the best for 2026 to everyone in this Hofner Group of ours. And that the Hofner Company is saved & continues to make excellent instruments. 1964 Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass. …

Mar 5, 2013 · It will get you that "Hofner Bass Sound" in spades, and it's much more ergonomic than the violin body. I didn't (and still don't) like the ergonomics of the violin body - but my CT …