Höfner H500/1-61-0 Cavern Bass Left
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Höfner
H500/1-61-0 Cavern Bass Left
Product Info
Article Number:
304708
Brand:
Höfner
Model:
H500/1-61-0 Cavern Bass Left
Category:
Signature Basses
Price:
$3,298.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Cavern Bass is a genuine piece of rock history, faithfully recreating McCartney’s iconic tone. It's premium-priced but delivers that unmistakable vintage growl and a surprisingly comfortable neck for a left-handed player. Ideal for left-handed bassists chasing that classic Beatles vibe or a distinctive, punchy low end.
Product Description
- Höfner H500/1-61-0 Cavern Bass Left
- Left-Handed Electric Bass
- "The Original" - Paul McCartney's Cavern Bass
- Top made of selected German spruce wood
- Body made of flamed maple
- Maple-beech-maple neck with original "Fat Neck" dimensions
- Rosewood fretboard (Dalbergia latifolia)
- 22 Frets
- Scale: 76 cm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- 4 Individual machine heads
- Pickup: 2 Höfner H510B "Diamond Humbucking"
- Höfner HA2-B: Control panel with 2 volume controls
- 2 On/off switches
- Rhythm/Solo switch for volume boost
- Colour: Sunburst
- Incl. case
PROS
- • Top-tier spruce provides exceptional clarity and resonance for a vintage tone.
- • ’Fat Neck’ profile offers a comfortable, substantial feel for experienced left-handed players.
- • Diamond Humbucker pickups deliver a powerful, punchy sound with excellent sustain.
- • The included hardshell case provides premium protection during transport and storage.
CONS
- • The short scale length (76 cm) might feel cramped for bassists accustomed to longer scales.
- • The flamed maple body, while beautiful, adds to the instrument’s overall weight.
- • The ‘Rhythm/Solo’ switch’s boost effect is subtle, offering limited tonal variation.
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Key Features
Body Material
Selected German Spruce (top), Flamed Maple (body)
Neck Material
Maple-Beech-Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Pickups
2 Höfner H510B Diamond Humbuckers
Scale Length
76 cm
Frets
22
Strings
Nickel-plated steel (likely .040-.100 gauge, but not explicitly stated)
Weight
Approximately 11-13 lbs (based on similar Höfner models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The H510B is a modern reimagining; it’s hotter and more defined than the original Vito pickups, offering increased clarity and sustain while retaining the vintage character.
Yes, the ‘Fat Neck’ is noticeably thicker and has a more substantial feel than the slim profile found on some other Höfner models, providing a more vintage-style playing experience.
While the case is well-made, its dimensions are close to standard overhead compartment sizes; it might be tight depending on the airline and bin size.
