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Are Hofner basses comfortable?
It’s a big, classic bass with a big classic sound. The neck is short scale, 30 inch, as is usual with Höfner basses, which together with the lightweight hollow body makes for very comfortable playing well into the night. No shoulder or back strain here. Includes a Höfner deluxe case.
Where are Hofner basses made?
Today in Beijing, Hofner produces a range student instruments, while medium-priced and master-built instruments are still made in Hagenau, Germany.
Who uses a Hofner violin bass?
Paul McCartney
Much of Höfner’s popularity is attributed to Paul McCartney’s use of the Höfner 500/1 bass throughout his career. This violin-shaped model is commonly referred to as the “Beatle bass”.
Was Paul Mccartneys bass stolen?
Made by the Hofner company, the bass was stolen from the band’s Get Back/Let It Be sessions in 1969. Its whereabouts remain unknown — until now, presumably. There were actually two violin basses. The first, bought by McCartney in Hamburg in 1962 is the missing instrument.
Where did paul McCartney buy his Hofner bass?
Hamburg
In the spring of 1961, Paul McCartney, of the little known Liverpool r’n’r band The Beatles, became their full time bass player. Being left-handed, he custom ordered his first bass, a Hofner 500/1, through the Steinway shop in Hamburg, Germany during a two month residency at the Top Ten Club.
How long is a Hofner bass?
Also the very popular 500/7 Verythin Bass which is much sought after by rock, mod and 60s bands, with its 1.25″ depth body and is now available in two scale lengths, 30″ short scale and 34″ long scale.
How good are Höfner guitars?
These guitars do have some hardware peculiarities, and they are not the most adjustable of instruments, but they actually play very nicely, being solidly built out of some very nice woods.
Are Höfner classical guitars any good?
This is our good quality budget series. These are good quality classical guitars suitable for beginners or those on a budget. They are built to the highest standards and provide excellent playability which is important particularly for beginners.
What type of bass did the Beatles play?
The Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass (sometimes nicknamed the “Beatle Bass” or “Cavern Bass”) is a model of electric bass manufactured by Höfner under several varieties. It was introduced in 1955 and gained celebrity status during the 1960s as one of the primary basses used by Paul McCartney of The Beatles.