{"product_id":"used-1966-hofner-500-1-violin-bass-sunburst","title":"USED 1966 Hofner 500\/1 Violin Bass Sunburst","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Vintage 1966 Hofner 500\/1 violin bass nicknamed the Beatle Bass is in amazing condition for its age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was designed to be a light weight short scale alternative to the upright bass that Paul McCartney fell in love with back in 1961. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bass is almost 100% original. The nut has had a minor repair to it on the low E side where it chipped off. One of the volume knobs was missing the gold cap, which they are famous for falling out and being lost. We found another reproduction knob, took the gold cap off of it, and replaced it onto the original knob. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bass comes with it's original hard case included!!!! BUT the handle has broken off, and is in the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a VERY COOL Bass!!!!!!! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hofner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51606329458994,"sku":"5001","price":4199.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0533\/6173\/7923\/files\/6D7AD7FF-7D91-4DE0-8C18-B4BB0B80F854.jpg?v=1787075028","url":"https:\/\/www.gilbertguitars.com\/products\/used-1966-hofner-500-1-violin-bass-sunburst","provider":"Gilbert Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}