What is a Hofner 500/1 bass guitar?
The Hofner 500/1, also known as the Hofner violin bass, or Beatle bass, was first produced in 1956. Hofner had made violins and guitars for many years in Germany, but it wasn’t until Gibson produced its EB bass in 1953 that the idea of a violin-shaped bass guitar was realized.
When did the Hofner 500/1 come out?
Hofners version, the 500/1 came out in 1956, and thanks to the endorsement of Paul McCartney of The Beatles, Hofner became the manufacturer synonymous with violin basses, despite Gibsons earlier effort, and later instruments from Vox, Eko and others.
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