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  1. Hofner German 63 500/1 Artist Violin Beatle Bass Relisted
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    For sale Hofner German 63 500/1 Artist Violin Beatle Bass Relisted

    No trades please. Price includes shipping PayPal friends & family. I changed the plastic control plate and knobs to black. Originals are included. Also, it is newly strung with Labella Flatwound but original Hofner strings included. Truss Rod tool included as well! Condition: barely played...
    $1,799.99
  2. CarmineA

    SOLD Hofner German 63 500/1 Artist Violin Beatle Bass Relisted

    No trades please. Price includes shipping PayPal friends & family. I changed the plastic control plate and knobs to black. Originals are included. Also, it is newly strung with Labella Flatwound but original Hofner strings included. Truss Rod tool included as well! Condition: barely played...
  3. MaryMary

    Lowering action on floating violin bass bridge

    I recently acquired a late 60s Conrad (Aria?) violin bass. See photos. Not surprisingly, the action is pretty high as you go up the neck. Any tips for lowering the action? That's a string dampener on the bridge...
  4. B

    Playing a Violin Shaped Bass (especially sitting)

    Greetings TalkBass, I was wondering if anyone had tips for playing a violin shaped bass, especially when sitting down, using a pick. Here's what I'm struggling with: 1. neck dive 2. non-rounded corner digging into ribs 3. non-rounded corner digging into forearm 4. bass sits lower on lap due...
  5. davidabrooks

    Request Online Repository of Accurate Beatles Bass Transcriptions

    Hello, Before I buy the books, is anyone aware of an online resource where I can find PDFs of accurate Beatles bass transcriptions (notation)? Thank you!! David
  6. StudioX

    High Pitch Feedback from my 64' Kent Bass

    Hello all, I have a 64' (ish) Kent Hollow body bass. 3 different venues and various parties it feeds back.....and not a regular feedback but a 'HIGH' little bird high pitch sound. I have tried 3 different heads and 2 different cabs. I also have tried straight into the house PA system at a...