A real '58 Hofner on eBay

ilan · January 24, 2011, 10:34:36 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/1958-Hofner-Bass-/330522843183?pt=Guitar&hash=item4cf4b2582f#ht_682wt_1139

Check out those neat thumb-screw pickup height adjustors.

Dave W · January 24, 2011, 01:14:52 PM

That's a rare bird, all right. Nice shape too. Wonder how high it will go, since it's pre-Beatles?

godofthunder · January 24, 2011, 02:26:06 PM

I like that !

Basvarken · January 24, 2011, 03:27:51 PM

Wow!

Rhythm N. Bliss · January 24, 2011, 11:59:08 PM

If that was a lefty I'd be drooolin'

gweimer · January 25, 2011, 05:47:37 AM

That really is gorgeous.

Rhythm N. Bliss · January 25, 2011, 03:54:15 PM

I'm guessin' it'll go for 10 times the amount of the current bid--$301

hieronymous · January 26, 2011, 08:15:42 AM

I've seen pictures of a Hofner like these - I have no idea how those pickups sound but I love the way they look!

shadowcastaz · January 26, 2011, 04:00:23 PM

as of 6pm eastern standard time it crested $1200. It is a beauty.10x where it was may not be far off!fun to watch i hope it goes to another caring home.

Rhythm N. Bliss · January 28, 2011, 12:37:44 AM

$1625 with another day to go....

ilan · January 29, 2011, 01:17:00 AM

Sold for $2,125! Less than a new '58 reissue! Someone got a great deal.

Rhythm N. Bliss · January 31, 2011, 03:54:31 PM

YEAH! There are some others from the 50s & 60s for sale now; some higher, one lower...