Höfner Höfner H500/1-63-60th Anni II

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Höfner Höfner H500/1-63-60th Anni II

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Höfner H500/1-63-60th Anni II

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Product Info

Article Number: 582650
Brand: Höfner
Model: Höfner H500/1-63-60th Anni II
Price: $4,617.80

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This anniversary H500/1 is a beautifully crafted recreation of a classic, offering that iconic Hofner growl. It's perfect for players seeking that vintage Paul McCartney vibe—think classic rock, Motown, and Beatles-esque tones—with a touch of premium flair. The build quality and included extras make it a special instrument for serious collectors and tone purists.

Product Description

  • Höfner Höfner H500/1-63-60th Anni II
  • Electric Bass
  • Limited 60th Anniversary Model
  • Top: solid spruce
  • Back and sides: flamed maple
  • Two-piece neck with flat volute: flamed maple
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Golden Höfner head stock logo
  • Pearl Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Black/white/black binding
  • Scale: 760 mm (30")
  • Nut width: 41 mm
  • 22 Frets
  • Pickups: 2 Höfner staple humbuckers
  • Höfner Trapeze nickel tailpiece
  • Höfner control plate with gold top pots
  • Ebony bridge
  • Machine heads: Strip nickel
  • Colour: Authentic "'63 Style" Sunburst
  • Includes case
  • strap
  • artwork by Klaus Vormann
  • booklet and Anniversary Limited Edition certificate
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers surprising clarity and warmth.
  • • Flamed maple back provides focused, articulate low-end response.
  • • Gold pots and ebony bridge elevate the overall build quality.
  • • Limited edition extras like artwork add collector's value and charm.
CONS
  • • The shorter 760mm scale can feel cramped for players with larger hands.
  • • The staple pickups, while vintage-accurate, lack modern high-gain versatility.
  • • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for budget-conscious players.

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Key Features

Body Material Solid Spruce Top, Flamed Maple Back and Sides
Neck Material Flamed Maple (Two-Piece with Flat Volute)
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups 2 Höfner Staple Humbuckers
Scale Length 760 mm (30")
Frets 22
Strings Likely Nickel-Plated Steel (standard Höfner spec)
Weight Approximately 9.5 - 10.5 lbs (based on similar models)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The '63-60th Anni II aims for a more authentic vintage tone, with slightly warmer pickups and more refined hardware, but the core Hofner character remains.
The neck profile is closer to vintage specifications; it's comfortable but may feel thinner than modern basses, requiring slight adjustment for some players.
While possible, the staple humbucker design is less common, so finding direct replacements that perfectly match the originals might be challenging.

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