1970s Hofner 500/1 violin bass guitar, made in Germany; Body...

Hammer

£820

1970s Hofner 500/1 violin bass guitar, made in Germany; Body: brunette finish, lacquer cracks and various dings; Neck: lacquer checking, bow to neck; Fretboard: replacement rosewood board; Frets: good; Electrics: working; Hardware: generally good, minor tarnishing to metal parts; Case: fitted hard case; Weight: 2.18kg; Overall condition: fair

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1974 date stamp to potentiometer plate. Serial number feint, but appears to be 3522. See image of back of head for stamp. Neck bow appears significant enough for me to not recommend anyone bidding “blind”. It may be a truss rod tweak needed, but I would not like to guarantee. It is however currently playable. The fretboard was replaced at some stage which may have caused the issue. See image attached