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 Post subject: 1965 Hofner Low Price $3999
PostPosted: November 2nd, 2024, 7:44 pm 
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I was under the impression that Hofners with Raised Logo was from 67 era but I could be wrong, anyway nice bass just posted.

https://reverb.com/item/85518017-1965-hofner-500-1-beatle-bass-lefty-sunburst-w-original-hardshell-case

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 Post subject: Re: 1965 Hofner Low Price $3999
PostPosted: November 3rd, 2024, 7:19 am 
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I am no expert by any stretch, but didn't they show "Made in Western Germany" back then, printed on the heel of the neck?


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 Post subject: Re: 1965 Hofner Low Price $3999
PostPosted: November 4th, 2024, 12:57 am 
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The increase in value of Hofners has amazed me more than any other price lift of a vintage instrument.

My first ever electric bass was a used Hofner that I bought in 1984 for $350 with saved up birthday and Christmas money. Even the sales guy at the store was like, "Why do you want that?" and tried to interest me in a Hondo or Tokai instead.

My impression was that it was considered an oddball, rinky-dink, B-list instrument only of curiosity value for Beatles fans. How times have changed!


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PostPosted: November 5th, 2024, 5:46 am 
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Part of the mystery of it for me is that I don't see many being played in the wild, either currently or in older footage. I can't recall ever seeing one played live. On YouTube or wherever, besides Sir Paul with the Beatles and the documentary about the Hofner factory, I've maybe seen one or two people using one to play a cover, but I couldn't tell you who or when.

They're beautiful instruments, though.

Hofner factory tour:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyFhRoi188E


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PostPosted: November 5th, 2024, 5:50 am 
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Well, Tina Weymouth and the Hofner Club, I guess.


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 Post subject: Re: 1965 Hofner Low Price $3999
PostPosted: November 5th, 2024, 7:17 am 
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Nicholas Godin from Air used one regularly for years. So did Jamaican session ace Robbie Shakespeare.

But, yeah, I get it. You really have to dig through the mental crates to come up with someone.


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