Hofner Club Bass Relic Sunburst

Serial Number 0114H002 - 4 lbs, 10.4 ozHistoryThe 500/2 Club Bass was introduced in 1964 as an alternative to the increasingly popular 500/1 Violin Bass. It was aimed at players who wanted the unique Hofner bass sound, but who didn' t want to look like Paul McCartney! The body had been in production since 1954 but only as a guitar. It was a fairly simple production decision to put the Violin Bass neck into a Club body and create a new product. The 500/2 Club bass today is still built in exactly the same way as in 1964 and uses the same components.

Sound and StyleMany prefer the 500/2 Club Bass to the 500/1 Violin Bass as it offers a bigger body but produces almost identical tones - the legendary Höfner bottom end thump. With a fully hollow body and short scale (30") neck it is a light and easy bass to play. Available in Ignition, Contemporary, and German built versions, it remains a popular bass for those wanting that distinctive vintage sound.
Features: Club Bass Body with Aged Relic Sunburst FinishFlamed Maple Back & Sides w/ Spruce Top30" Scale 3-Piece Neck2 Hofner Staple PickupsHofner Control PanelHofner Hard Case IncludedGet your Hofner Club Bass Relic Sunburst today at the guaranteed lowest price from Sam Ash with our 45-day return and 60-day price protection policy.