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500/1, Bass, Hofner, Paul McCartney, The Beatles - February 27, 2017

60 years of the Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass

60 years of the Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass
The Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass is undoubtedly one of the most distinguishable and significant instruments in bass guitar history. Designed by Walter Höfner in 1955, its public debut was at the Frankfurt Musikmesse in 1956. 2016 marked the bass’ 60-year anniversary.

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