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Hofner 500/1 1963 body w/Late 70s neck Sunburst 1963 LEFTY

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Hofner 500/1 1963 body w/Late 70s neck Sunburst 1963 LEFTY

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.

 

Summary
 

Finish: Original.

Top Material: Spruce

Body Material: Maple

Neck Material: Maple

Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

Neck Profile: C

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - .84" & 12th - .97"

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"

Nut Width: 1-5/8"

Scale Length: 30-½"

Electronics: Hofner pickups with a small electronics plate. These appointments date to 1963/1964. The pots are not from this era and are not able to be dated.

Pickup Measurements: N/A due to schematic

Hardware: Original. The neck and bridge pickup rings are cracked but still functional.

Weight: 4lbs 12oz

Modifications / Repairs: -The body and neck are not original to each other. Based on the physical appointments, the body dates to 1963/1964 and the neck dates to the late 1970s.

Case Details: Original Hardshell Case

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Hofner is in good cosmetic condition with heavy play wear throughout. There checking, dings, dents, and scratches.

Serial Number: N/A

Tech Notes: This Hofner plays well with medium action. The frets are tall and show moderate wear. The bass appears to have been re-necked with a late 1970s neck. This is believed to be the case based on a number of physical appointments. The body indicates 1963/1964 based on the pickups, pickup ring size and electronics cavity plate size. The neck appears to have been made after 1975 due to the stamped serial number, lacquered over decal, and the three-piece construction.

$2,900.00
Hofner 500/1 1963 body w/Late 70s neck Sunburst 1963 LEFTY
$2,900.00

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The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.

 

Summary
 

Finish: Original.

Top Material: Spruce

Body Material: Maple

Neck Material: Maple

Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

Neck Profile: C

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - .84" & 12th - .97"

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"

Nut Width: 1-5/8"

Scale Length: 30-½"

Electronics: Hofner pickups with a small electronics plate. These appointments date to 1963/1964. The pots are not from this era and are not able to be dated.

Pickup Measurements: N/A due to schematic

Hardware: Original. The neck and bridge pickup rings are cracked but still functional.

Weight: 4lbs 12oz

Modifications / Repairs: -The body and neck are not original to each other. Based on the physical appointments, the body dates to 1963/1964 and the neck dates to the late 1970s.

Case Details: Original Hardshell Case

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Hofner is in good cosmetic condition with heavy play wear throughout. There checking, dings, dents, and scratches.

Serial Number: N/A

Tech Notes: This Hofner plays well with medium action. The frets are tall and show moderate wear. The bass appears to have been re-necked with a late 1970s neck. This is believed to be the case based on a number of physical appointments. The body indicates 1963/1964 based on the pickups, pickup ring size and electronics cavity plate size. The neck appears to have been made after 1975 due to the stamped serial number, lacquered over decal, and the three-piece construction.