Höfner Vintage 500/1 62 Mersey
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Höfner
Vintage 500/1 62 Mersey
Product Info
Article Number:
145035
Brand:
Höfner
Model:
Vintage 500/1 62 Mersey
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$3,298.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Höfner is a fantastic recreation of a legendary bass – instantly recognizable and brimming with that classic Beatles vibe. The shorter scale makes it surprisingly nimble, and the H511B pickups deliver a surprisingly robust, vintage-flavored tone. It’s a premium-priced instrument perfect for players seeking a unique feel and a specific sonic aesthetic, especially those drawn to 60s rock, pop, and Motown.
Product Description
- Höfner Vintage 500/1 62 Mersey
- Electric Bass
- <i>The</i> Beatles bass
- Top: Selected german spruce
- Body made of maple
- Two-piece maple neck with original '62 neck dimensions for sustain and comfortable playability
- Fretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
- 22 Frets
- Scale: 760 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- 2 Höfner H511B "staple humbucking" pickups
- Höfner HA 2-B: Control panel with 2 volume controls
- 2 on/off switches
- rhythm/solo switch for volume boost
- Finish: Nitro lacquer finish
- Colour: Antique brown sunburst
- Incl. vintage case
PROS
- • Selected spruce top delivers bright, articulate tone with vintage character
- • Maple body provides resonance and a focused low-end response
- • ’62 neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability for extended sessions
- • H511B humbuckers provide a thick, punchy sound with reduced hum
CONS
- • Scale length limits extended range playing and modern low-B string options
- • Nitro lacquer finish can be susceptible to wear and tear over time
- • The vintage case, while charming, may lack modern protection features
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Maple with Selected German Spruce Top
Neck Material
Two-Piece Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Pickups
Höfner H511B Instaple Humbuckers
Scale Length
760 mm
Frets
22
Strings
Nickel-plated Steel (likely .040-.100 gauge)
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ’62 neck profile is noticeably slimmer and more rounded than many modern basses, offering a vintage feel that some players find more comfortable.
While excellent for classic rock and pop, the pickups’ character might feel slightly constrained for heavily distorted or modern genres.
Yes, the rhythm/solo switch provides a noticeable volume boost, effectively creating a more aggressive tone for soloing or fills.
