Late 1960's/Early 1970's HOFNER MODEL 500/7 "SPECIAL" BASS GUITAR - THREE PICKUPS

                  

COURTESY OF SILAS, GERMANY:


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Three pickups, similar to those fitted on the Hofner 4575 model, make this 500/7 bass very unusual and very special! The electics are passive, but fitted with a variable difference level solo/rhythm switch.



    

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Schaller bass tuners are fitted - probably the originals as fitted in the factory.


           

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The guitar as first received by Silas. After the removal of the white paint, the original red finish was revealed.

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The bass being used for what it was intended!




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