Hofner 500/1 Sunburst 1966

MUSICTONER presents the Hofner 500/1 Sunburst 1966. The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts. Summary Finish: Original. There are large finish checks throughout. Body Material: Maple Top Material: Spruce Body Details: Maple back, and sides with spruce top. Neck Material: Maple Neck Profile: C Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - .85" & 12th - .99" Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" Nut Width: 1-9/16" Scale Length: 30 Neck Details: Three-piece maple neck with a bound rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays. Electronics: Original Hofner pickups with a master volume pot, a master tone pot, a rhythm/lead switch, and two pickup switches. Pickup Measurements: N/A due to schematic Hardware: Original Hofner tuners, bridge, and tail-piece. The nut is not original. Weight: 4 lbs 1 oz Cosmetic Condition: Bass is in good cosmetic condition for it's age. There are large finish checks throughout the body as well as dings, dents, scratches, and play wear. Modifications/Repairs: Non-original nut. Tech Notes: This 500/1 plays well with low action. The frets are tall and show moderate play wear. It has been properly setup and intonated in standard tuning with flat wound strings. Because of the tuning peg style, pickup covers, and pot codes, this bass dates to 1966. Case Details: Non-original hardshell case. Product condition: Used.