Höfner 50th Anniversary 500/1 Violin Bass (1956–2006) – Limited Edition – Germany – Sunburst
Description:
Celebrate one of the most iconic bass designs in music history with this limited-edition Höfner 50th Anniversary 500/1 Violin Bass, produced in 2006 to commemorate Höfner’s legendary hollowbody design first introduced in 1956.
Crafted in Germany, this rare anniversary model faithfully captures the early “Cavern-era” aesthetic made famous in the early 1960s. It features a lightweight hollowbody construction with a resonant spruce top and maple back, delivering the warm, woody tone that defines the classic Höfner sound.
Finished in a vintage-style sunburst, this instrument is equipped with dual staple pickups, traditional tea-cup control panel, and a floating bridge with trapeze tailpiece. The pearloid pickguard is adorned with the official 50th Anniversary marking, distinguishing it as a true collector-grade piece.
Produced in extremely limited numbers, this model is highly sought after by collectors and players alike for its historical significance, craftsmanship, and unmistakable tone.
Features:
Limited Edition 50th Anniversary model (1956–2006)
Made in Germany
Lightweight hollowbody violin construction
Spruce top / maple back (select examples one-piece back)
Dual Höfner staple pickups
Traditional control panel (Rhythm/Solo + volume controls)
Floating bridge with trapeze tailpiece
Vintage-style sunburst finish
Pearloid pickguard with anniversary marking
Right-handed configuration
Höfner 50th Anniversary 500/1 Violin Bass (1956–2006) – Limited Edition – Germany – Sunburst
Description:
Celebrate one of the most iconic bass designs in music history with this limited-edition Höfner 50th Anniversary 500/1 Violin Bass, produced in 2006 to commemorate Höfner’s legendary hollowbody design first introduced in 1956.
Crafted in Germany, this rare anniversary model faithfully captures the early “Cavern-era” aesthetic made famous in the early 1960s. It features a lightweight hollowbody construction with a resonant spruce top and maple back, delivering the warm, woody tone that defines the classic Höfner sound.
Finished in a vintage-style sunburst, this instrument is equipped with dual staple pickups, traditional tea-cup control panel, and a floating bridge with trapeze tailpiece. The pearloid pickguard is adorned with the official 50th Anniversary marking, distinguishing it as a true collector-grade piece.
Produced in extremely limited numbers, this model is highly sought after by collectors and players alike for its historical significance, craftsmanship, and unmistakable tone.
Features:
Limited Edition 50th Anniversary model (1956–2006)
Made in Germany
Lightweight hollowbody violin construction
Spruce top / maple back (select examples one-piece back)
Dual Höfner staple pickups
Traditional control panel (Rhythm/Solo + volume controls)
Floating bridge with trapeze tailpiece
Vintage-style sunburst finish
Pearloid pickguard with anniversary marking
Right-handed configuration
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