On the current Höfners, the sticker says Made In Germany. I don't know what the vintage ones were supposed to say. I have a book on these basses but it's at home and I'm on vacation.
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| Author: | Bassaria [ July 14th, 2012, 6:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | 63 Hofner Beatle Bass 5k |
Saw this on my local Craig's list http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/clt/3106539596.html I'm close if anyone needs a hands on.... Not a short scale fan but would be happy to check out for any of you that are. |
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| Author: | mcarp555 [ July 14th, 2012, 7:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 63 Hofner Beatle Bass 5k |
All the parts look more or less correct for the period, except it looks waaaay too new for a 50-year-old bass. No finish checking? No bumps or dings? No worn spots? The biggest concern I have is the sticker on the back of the headstock. Shouldn't it say "Made in West Germany"? I think this is a modern V62 upgraded with period-correct strap buttons, available now for just under $2K or so. |
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| Author: | Matt R. [ July 14th, 2012, 7:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 63 Hofner Beatle Bass 5k |
On the current Höfners, the sticker says Made In Germany. I don't know what the vintage ones were supposed to say. I have a book on these basses but it's at home and I'm on vacation.
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| Author: | bobjones2260 [ July 16th, 2012, 12:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 63 Hofner Beatle Bass 5k |
I live in the Philly area as well and not an expert but I suspect this is not a real 60's Hofner. A few items stand out, back in 62 or 63 they did not have "Original Hofner" on the headstock. I love Hofner basses, the history is the bass started in 1955 and did not make it until the The Beatles on Sullivan. I have seen only a few early Hofners (as late as 68) that had the raised logo on the headstock. Here is a link of some nice pics of a 64 Hofner. http://www.thebeatalls.com/Beatalls%20Web%20Pics/1964%20Hofner%202002%20restoration%20page.htm |
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| Author: | fivebass52 [ July 16th, 2012, 1:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 63 Hofner Beatle Bass 5k |
He says it's registered with Hofner.... in that case, it would be easy enough to verify the year... |
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| Author: | mcarp555 [ July 17th, 2012, 3:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 63 Hofner Beatle Bass 5k |
The raised logo was not introduced until 1964; in later years Hofner went back to the logo decal. AFAIK, Hofner does not have a database of 'registrations'. There is an online database not maintained by Hofner, available here. I have checked through the archives and did see a '68 500/1 with the 'Made in Germany' sticker, but not anything earlier. I still don't believe this is an authentic '63, however. Maybe the best thing to do would be to check the pot codes. |
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