Bassman1974

Just bought the 500 Combo on Friday night. It pairs well with the 210 Cab

Do you still have these?

Hi all,

Reduced from £3850 - £2950. This is my lowest price before it gets sold to the guitar shop !

I'd like to present for sale my lovely Hofner 500/1 Beatle Bass, right handed, made in Germany in 1964. As my playing style changes, I find that it's living in it's case far more frequently, and really deserves to be enjoyed. I'll list what I know to be true of this instrument:

Built in Germany in 1964, it was sold to it's first owner by the Selmer Company, Charing Cross Road, London (Selmer Serial Number 1141 ). In the same year, Paul McCartney's presentation bass arrived at the same location. Perhaps the two basses rubbed wings at some point. The 2nd owner bought this in 1966, and kept it for 54 years, until he sold it to me in 2020. I was living in Finland at the time, and flew to London to collect it from a rather splendid Gentleman who felt that it was time for it to move on.

Having relocated to North Scotland soon after, I carried out a few reversible modifications to the bass. I fitted Labella Flatwound strings, and removed the pickguard. Both the original strings and pickguard come with the bass. The bass was then sent to my trusted luthier for a set up and check, and he also moved the rear strap button from it's very odd angled location, and fitted it to the proper location of the bridge plate. ( a tiny mark is left, but it's barely noticeable ). The bass was also cleaned and had some tarnishing removed from the hardware. A bespoke strap extender was added to the new Hofner strap, to prevent any damages to the bass from the bulldog clip. The bass did not require any setting of the neck or electrical work, as it was all perfect. Electrical work was carried out prior to my purchase, of which I still have the receipt. Just last month ( Sep 23' ) I fitted a brand new original German control panel with switches as the original was crackling when selecting the bridge pickup. The old control panel has been kept, and I'll include it with the sale for originality purposes.

The bass plays beautifully and without fault. I'd describe the condition as 9/10 for the age, and, in my humble opinion, you'd be hard pushed to find something of a similar vintage in such good condition. There are a few nicks on the body, and a touch of wear on the neck, but nothing really for it's 60th year. The neck is absolutely solid, and shows zero sign of separation.  Curiously, the case I received it in is not a Selmers tweed case, but rather a square hardcase. I am unaware of it's origin, but it looks to be as old as the bass itself. All of the original components are included in the sale.

I've priced it in accordance to what I see online already, and going with the great, playable condition that it's in. I am however open to serious offers around the asking price. I'm located in Thurso. That's at the very top of Scotland. Logistics for delivery etc would need to be worked out obviously, but I'm sure a solution could be found. Any trial, if you're in the area, would be more than welcomed. I've posted up as much pics as I have, but if you need a video of it being played ( badly ), or more pictures, info etc, just hit me up.

Cheers,

George

First one probably a Vintage

Hartke

Hofner Club

Indie IRK

Ibanez Acoustic

Hofner Ignition*

Ibanez RB850

Squier 70's Jazz x 2

Vintage 5 string

Le Marquis Jazz*

Ric 4001C64

Peavey Zephyr

Jackson Ellefson Sig

Hofner '64 B bass*

Fender AM P bass*

Fender AM Jazz*

Ric 4003*

*= Still own these

The Ibanez is the one that got away

The Le Marquis cost me £30. I'll never sell it

I gave up alcohol many years ago, and have only started gigging the last year or so. It's always iced water for me. I like to be hydrated when I'm jumping around and enjoying playing. Afterwards, it's just tea.

Pretty much new. These were fitted to my P bass for a few weeks, but the .105 gauge isn't for me. I likely still have the original packaging.

Price is delivered anywhere UK mainland. 

I bought another Ric 

On 09/06/2023 at 20:33, merello said:

I do not believe you have all these basses. Mind you...if we saw photos.... 😇

3 hours ago, steve-bbb said:

three bands!... in thurso..... wtaf!!  🤣

 

im 30 miles from central london and theres bugger all here 😆

 

mile failte 

Yeah, I'm kinda in 4 now 🙃

Bass ( just the neck maybe? ) looks like it was finished in Week 17 of 1974: 22nd - 29th April. Inspection was the week after.

SOLD

On 06/03/2023 at 10:27, StingRayBoy42 said:

The same age as me and considerably better looking.
GLWTS!

Bang on my bitth year also!

Hi,

New dude here from Thurso in the Highlands. Playing around 5 years now. Just turned 49 years old. I'm well late to the party !

Gear:

2006 Fender Precision MIA 

2008 Fender Jazz Standard MIA 

1964 Hofner 500/1 - Bit of a case queen this one nowadays

2016 Hofner 500/1 Ignition

Le Marquis N.Y Jazz - Year unknown

Peavey Zephyr - For sale

Owned a Ric 4001 for a few years, but ultimately fell out of love with it as my playing changed. That one went a few weeks ago.

I'm in 3 bands, but in all honestly, I'm not a huge fan of playing in front of people. Maybe it's a confidence thing, or it's because I'm a massive introvert. That said, I do greatly enjoy playing 🙂

Cheers

More herd thinning..

I've owned this bass a few years now, but it's just not getting the use it deserves.

90's ( unsure exactly what year ) Peavey Zephyr passive 4 string. Professionally set up and fitted with XL Roundwounds. A lovely double octave bass, it plays really well with a nice low action. There really isn't a mark on it, and it's been well looked after over the years.

Electrics seem fine, albeit there's a very slight scratching at the top of giving the bridge volume full send. This is a very slight sound, and not really noticeable at all. The bass gigs well, and has a good punchy tone. I think the soapbars are Humbuckers. I've no idea what wood the body is made from, but it's not a super heavy bass.

No hard case, but padded Peavey gig bag is included. I could courier it in a cardboard box, with packaging and protection done to the best of my ability. Probably around £20 to UK mainland via Parcelforce. 

Feedback is available under my username

Cheers

Bought a lovely Jazz bass from Nigel. The transaction was super smooth, and delivery prompt. I'd not hesitate to buy from Nigel again. A splendid and honest chap 😀

Spot on Peter, many thanks !

PM'd

Hi mate,

Holy thread revival, but did you ever get this sorted ? I have the same bass amongst others.

Cheers,

George