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Hofner: The Complete Violin Bass Story by Steve Russell (English) Paperback Book

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ISBN-13
9781574242911
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ISBN
9781574242911
Publication Year
2013
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Book Title
Hofner: the Complete Violin Bass Story
Item Height
292mm
Author
Steve Russell
Publisher
Centerstream Publishing, Nick Wass
Topic
Music, Musical Instruments
Item Width
210mm
Item Weight
930g
Number of Pages
316 Pages

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The Hofner - Violin Bass Guitar is one of the most instantly recognisable musical instruments ever made. Its fame was assured when a certain young English guitarist walked into a shop in Hamburg in 1961, saw exactly what he was looking for, and ordered a left-handed version. The rest, as they say, is history. Also known as The Beatle Bass, or more formally as the 500/1 Model, Walter Hofner's creation has acquired a loyal following of enthusiastic owners all over the world. This fully illustrated book charts the complete history of the Violin Bass, beginning with the rebirth of the Hofner Company after the Second World War and the conception of the bass in 1955. Its development over the years is described, including the full story of the re-issue models. Finally, the Contemporary and Ignition models are covered, as is the surprise appearance of a Union Jack bedecked Violin Bass at the 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Concert in the hands of Sir Paul McCartney. The Complete Hofner Violin Bass Story has been produced using the Hofner Company archives, and with help from, and a foreword by, Walter Hofner's daughter Gerhilde. The book provides the reader with a unique insight into this famous bass guitar, and of the many people who have influenced its path over the last 60 years. Also covers: dating a violin bass, serial numbers, body dates, pickup information and much more. A must have book for all collectors - 320 pages!

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Centerstream Publishing, Nick Wass
ISBN-13
9781574242911
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Book Title
Hofner: the Complete Violin Bass Story
Author
Steve Russell
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Music, Musical Instruments
Publication Year
2013
Number of Pages
316 Pages

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Item Height
292mm
Item Width
210mm
Item Weight
930g

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Steve Russell
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United States

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  • comprehensive and complete and a very good read

    This is a very detailed and indeed complete history of the Hofner Violin bass. Also it contains a lot of great pictures some of which are quite rare and I have never seen before. As an owner of a Hofner Violin bass myself and admirer of the instrument I can only recommend this book strongly to anyone interested in the history of this fantastic instrument.

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  • Horner Bass

    As well as the 500/1 it’s also goes through the years Japanese made Greco and the chinese made contemporary and ignition series. I have contemporary series bass but customised it make it look like the 500/q McCartney Bass. If your looking to increase your knowledge beyond the bestie bass this is a good read

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