Hofner Violin Bass - German made 1962 Reissue

German made Hofner Vintage 500/1 62 'Mersey' Violin Bass
What a cool bass!
I believe this is the lightest bass I have ever played, just 4 lbs. 15 oz.
Top notch craftsmanship - plays like butter, and sounds great!
You'll be playing like McCartney in no time at all.
 
Bass and form-fitting hardshell case are both in mint condition 
 
Specs
The Beatles bass
Top: Selected German spruce
Body: Maple
Neck: Two-piece maple with original '62 neck dimensions for sustain and comfortable playability
Nut width: 1.60"
Neck @ 1st: 0.85"
Neck @12th: 0.98"
Fretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
22 Frets
Scale: 30"
Nut width: 42 mm (1  5/8")
2 Höfner H511B "staple humbucking" pickups
Höfner HA 2-B: Control panel with 2 volume controls, 2 on/off switches, rhythm/solo switch for volume boost
Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
Colour: Antique brown sunburst
 
This bass is on consignment.
Price is for LOCAL PICKUP.   Worldwide shipping is available.
For non-local buyers, contact me before purchasing so the actual shipping cost can be added to the total purchase price.  (Shipping cost ranges from $40 for East Coast to $95 for West Coast.)
 
This bass belonged to Brad Hallen, and was used in the studio with various artists including: Johnny Winter, Duke Robillard, Roomful of Blues, Jimmie Vaughan, Otis Clay, Elliot Easton, Ministry, The Nervous Eaters, Billy Boy Arnold, James Cotton, Hubert Sumlin, Benjamin Orr, Roc Ocasek, Aimee Mann.