For Sale: 1957 Hofner Violin Bass

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 3:24 am

I had this bass up for sale once before a while back, but I have acquired some other things since and have decided to try selling it again at a reduced price.

Yes, it's right-handed!!

I have pics, and can take new ones for anyone who wants to see specific things.The bass is all original except for two of the knobs. Pots date from the 16th week of 1957. It is (so far) the oldest Hofner Violin Bass on Steve Russell's Hofner Bass registry.

Some small issues as well which I'll discuss, but it's simply a great 50 year-old Hofner bass. Action is great, neck angle is spectacular(no reset), plays like a dream. Rosewood pickups, oval control plate, long tailpiece with 'KH' badge, very fat neck w/vertical logo and narrow peghead, strip tuners.

Be the ONLY one on your block/state/maybe even COUNTRY that has one. Comes with it's factory soft-shell case with straps which is in decent shape bot not perfect. This bass has MOJO.

Price is $3500 FIRM, and shipping will be extra according to your preference. Thanks for reading...if you buy it you won't be dissappointed.

studiotwosession · Post by **studiotwosession** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 3:32 am

Wow, John, would this be like the Hofner seen in La Dolce Vita?

I see that it was released in '60. So it was probably shot in 59 or even late 58. The Hofner in the band playing a restaurant scene looks to be a very early one.

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 5:08 am

A pic is on the way to you, Glenn...

studiotwosession · Post by **studiotwosession** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:13 am

Looks like it to me. It's a beauuuuty!

mgauction · Post by **mgauction** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 5:33 pm

John - Can you shoot me some pics?

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 12:16 am

Mike, sure. In fact, let me take some new ones, and I'll get them to you later today...

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 12:08 am

Pics sent, Mike. If you didn't get them just let me know...

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:09 am

Why don't you post some here, John? I'm not interested in purchasing but i'd love to see what it looks like.

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:38 am

JB, I'll try, I qualify that statement by saying I'm not too savy at reducing the pics, LOL...I'll give it a shot....here 'goes.

Here's a shot of the bass, case and all.

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:46 am

Whoa, too cool! Love that knob arrangement.

mgauction · Post by **mgauction** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:51 am

Damn, John! That is really cool! A buddy of mine in Michigan has a 1956 and is apparantely the oldest one known. Let me do some soul searching.

ram · Post by **ram** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 9:14 am

John that is pretty - knobs - color wow. And I am two weeks older than it is! Now that is something that should have its own parade every year; like at Apple Blossom or something! Too cool!!

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 9:49 am

Yeah Tom, we'll get the bass it's own float, LOL!

Mike, I got some pics to you at your 'bid' address, if they didn't make it I can send them to another e-mail addy...just lemme know.

mgauction · Post by **mgauction** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 10:29 am

Sorry, John. No longer at that address. New email: [email protected]

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 12:32 pm

Okay Mike, I'll send them soon.