Höfner Violin Bass 500/1 Relic 63 LH
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Höfner
Violin Bass 500/1 Relic 63 LH
Product Info
Article Number:
437319
Brand:
Höfner
Model:
Violin Bass 500/1 Relic 63 LH
Category:
4-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$3,848.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Lefthanded Höfner 500/1 Relic is a seriously cool piece of history. The compact scale and unique tone are perfect for players wanting that classic McCartney vibe, especially those in rockabilly, early rock, or vintage-inspired settings. It's a premium-priced instrument offering a distinctive sound and feel.
Product Description
- Höfner Violin Bass 500/1 Relic 63 LH
- Electric Bass
- Left hand model
- Inspired by the McCartney bass
- Top: Spruce
- Bottom and sides: Flamed maple
- 2-Piece neck: Flamed maple
- Fretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
- Black / White / Black binding on the top and bottom
- Neck thickness 21 mm on the 1st fret and 24 mm on the 12th fret
- Scale: 76 cm (30")
- Nut width: 42 mm
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Höfner Staple Nickel
- Höfner trapezium nickel tailpiece
- Höfner Pearl panel with gold top knobs
- Pearloid pickguard (not mounted)
- Bridge: Ebony
- Strip nickel machine heads
- Ex-factory stringing: Höfner H1133B Flatwounds .040 - .100 (article nr #137000#)
- Beautifully aged Relic finish
- Colour: Sunburst
- Case and Höfner vintage strap included
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Spruce top delivers a surprisingly articulate and resonant tone.
- • Relic finish authentically recreates a vintage instrument's character.
- • Ebony bridge adds clarity and sustain to the low end.
- • Compact 30in scale is ideal for smaller hands and quick navigation.
CONS
- • The shorter scale length limits low-end extension compared to longer basses.
- • Relic finish might not appeal to players preferring a pristine look.
- • Höfner Staple pickups are characterful, but not high-output.
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Key Features
Body Material
Spruce top, Flamed Maple back and sides
Neck Material
Flamed Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Pickups
Höfner Staple Nickel
Scale Length
76 cm (30in)
Frets
22
Strings
Höfner H1133B Flatwounds .040 - .100
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The finish itself doesn't dramatically alter the tone, but the aging process can subtly open the wood pores, potentially adding a touch of resonance.
They excel in vintage tones, but modern players might find them lacking in aggressive high-gain applications – they're best suited for classic styles.
The 21mm-24mm neck thickness is generally considered comfortable, but players with very large hands might find it slightly narrow compared to some modern basses.
