Limited Edition Hofner 1961 Cavern Reissue Violin Bass Guitar H500/1-61-O
• 1961 Reissue ‘Cavern’ Violin Bass
• Hand Made in Germany
• Number 8 of 60 Pieces Worldwide
• Inspired by the original 1961 Model purchased in Hamburg by Paul McCartney
• Original ’61 Neck Profile
• Includes Hofner Hard Case
Limited to only 60 pieces world-wide, this instrument was based on the 1961 Hofner Violin Bass model originally purchased in Hamburg by Paul McCartney. This is a faithful recreation of what has come to be known as the ‘Cavern’ Violin Bass. The instrument has been hand made to the highest standard by Hofner in Germany. Period correct features include complete Hollowbody construction, ’61 neck profile and the pickup configuration true to Paul McCartney’s original Hofner bass that he used in the Beatles’ early years.
• Model Number: H500/1-61-O
• Construction: Hollowbody
• Top Material: Spruce Top
• Back and Sides Material: Flame Maple
• Binding: Multi-Ply Black/White/Black Binding
• Neck Material: Flame Maple / Beech / Flame Maple Neck
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Scale Length: 30” / 762 mm
• Number of Frets: 22
• Body/Neck Joint: Set Neck Joint
• Pickups: Hofner Diamond Nickel Pickups
• Pickguard: 2 x Pickguards – 1 x Pearloid Vintage style, 1 x with Limited Edition Cavern Graphics
• Tailpiece: Hofner Trapeze
• Case: Hofner Hard Case included
• Hardware Finish: Nickel
The 500/1 Violin Bass was first shown to the public at the Frankfurt Musikmesse in 1956. Designed by Walter Höfner as an alternative to the upright double bass, it fulfilled this aim and much more. It leapt to worldwide fame when Paul McCartney was seen playing one with The Beatles in the early 1960s and has since gone on to become one of the most recognisable electric bass guitars on the planet. The hand made German models are highly sought after by players and collectors alike.
The Hofner 500/1 ‘Cavern’ Violin Bass takes it’s name from the Cavern Club in Liverpool, England. Opened in 1957 the Cavern Club became the launch pad for countless bands and musicians in the British Beatboom era. In 1960 the first beat night session was held at the Cavern Club featuring Rory Storm and the Hurricanes with Ringo Starr on drums. By mid 1961 the Merseybeat scene was in full swing, led by the Beatles including Paul McCartney and his Hofner Violin Bass.
This Limited Edition hand made Violin Bass Guitar is a superb reproduction of the original 1961 model originally purchased by Paul McCartney in Hamburg. It is brand new, unplayed and in pristine condition.
