Beatles

Hofner Club Bass Sunburst, 2006 ✓

On April 25, 2024 /

The Hofner Club Bass, also known as the Hofner 500/2 bass, is very similar in design to the iconic 500/1 Beatle Bass, but with a traditional single cutaway ‘Club’ body. Originally built between 1965 and 1970 for Selmer, the Club bass has had a number of prominent appearances on stages; Tina Weymouth of Talking Heads used one for several tours.

Used

Price: $3,500.00 CAD

Hofner Basses, Reissue Violin and Club Basses Now Available‼

On April 25, 2024 /

A wide range of new Hofner Reissue Violin and Club Basses are in stock at The Twelfth Fret! Seen here are six brand new Hofner reissue 500/1 and 500/2 basses with reliced Varnish and Nitrocellulose Lacquer finishes.

New

❌SOLD❌ Hofner Violin Bass Vintage ’61 Left Handed Burst, 2023

On January 28, 2024 /

The Hofner Violin Bass Vintage ’61, seen here in its Left Handed form reflects the evolution of the classic bass now mostly known as the ‘Beatle Bass’. Quite rare, the Hofner Violin Bass Vintage ’61 features a solid carved Spruce top, with Flame maple sides and flat back.

New

Price: $4,950.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

⚌Reduced‼ Hofner Gold Label Club Bass NOS Red, 2015 ✓

On January 18, 2024 /

Here’ s a new, old stock 2015 Hofner Gold Label Club Bass in solid red! The Club Bass is also known as the 500/2 – the 500/1 is the iconic violin shaped ‘Beatle Bass’. This is a ‘Gold Label’ model, one of a limited edition in custom colour. These models are built at the primary Hofner plant in Hagenau, Bavaria and are not always easy to find available for sale.

New

Price: $3,775.00 CAD $4,200.00 CAD

❌SOLD❌ Hofner 500/1 ’62 Reissue Violin Bass Burst, 2012

On December 16, 2023 /

Here we have a Hofner 500/1 ’62 Reissue Violin Bass sometimes named the ‘Mersey bass’. It’s very close in design to the 1963 version used by Paul McCartney on more than a few successful recordings and appearances. This bass was built at the Hofner plant in Baiersdorf / Hagenau Germany during 2012 and is in good condition, all original except for a missing pickguard.

Used

Price: $3,250.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

❌SOLD❌ Gibson John Lennon J-160E Peace Model Natural, 2010

On November 5, 2023 /

Between 2002 and 2013 a total of 750 Gibson John Lennon J-160E Peace Model guitars were built, with this one being 493 from January 2010. The Gibson J-160e appeared in 1954 and was built until 1979. It was intended to provide a reasonable representation of an acoustic guitar at stage volumes, supported by amplifiers.

Used

Price: $4,500.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

Beatles

Hofner Club Bass Sunburst, 2006 ✓

Hofner Basses, Reissue Violin and Club Basses Now Available‼

❌SOLD❌ Hofner Violin Bass Vintage ’61 Left Handed Burst, 2023

⚌Reduced‼ Hofner Gold Label Club Bass NOS Red, 2015 ✓

❌SOLD❌ Hofner 500/1 ’62 Reissue Violin Bass Burst, 2012

❌SOLD❌ Gibson John Lennon J-160E Peace Model Natural, 2010

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