1962 HOFNER MODEL 185 SOLID BASS GUITAR

 

COURTESY OF  : DAN McGONIGAL, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA.

 

 

 This is a very early 185. Note the "Diamond Logo" pickups and the lack of individual pickup selector slide switches. Instead of the usual alternatives found on 185's of clear laquer or black finish to the neck, this bass has a neck factory finished with a cream painted neck.

 

Photo of machine heads, which also shows the unusual cream paint finish to the neck of this bass.

 




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