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Höfner 500/1

The Höfner 500/1 is a musical instrument. Learn how it makes its sound and explore related instruments.

From Wikipedia

The Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass (sometimes nicknamed the "Beatle Bass") is a model of electric bass manufactured by Höfner under several varieties. It was introduced in 1955 and gained fame during the 1960s as the primary bass used by Paul McCartney of the Beatles.

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