Produced from around 1960 through to 1964 as an alternative single pickup version to Hofner's longer lasting 500/5 model. Both these large bodied basses were not initially marketed at all strongly by Hofner in Europe, unlike Selmer in the UK who had the 500/5 in their catalogues from around 1958 onwards and the single pickup 500/3 from 1960. They were not even included in the main Hofner European price list until 1961.
This early Blonde 500/3 bass guitar is all original, has a 2 ½” body depth, 21 frets, Hofner "Toaster" pickup and a rectangular console. The bass has been refurbished and is in really great condition, with only a few small marks to show for its 65+ years (see last 7 pictures). It has had its neck reset and been setup with a new set of Hofner round wound strings – so ready to go for another 60 years. Comes complete with original Selmer hard case.
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