Hofner Lefty bass curiosity

[ADSR]

Look at the location of the pickups on this bass. Is it a Hofner? I don't recall ever seeing one with the pickups both up by the neck like that.

[Matt R.]

That's what's known as a Cavern Bass. You can still get them lefty as well, just not as common. It was Paul McCartney's bass before he acquired "The" Hofner.

[ADSR]

Amazing I could go all this time and never notice there was a different model. Something about that design just hits me right. I might have to go after one of those babies.

[Matt R.]

Check eBay. There was one very recently for sale in Japan. You're looking at $3000 though.

[ADSR]

Check eBay. There was one very recently for sale in Japan. You're looking at $3000 though.

Ouch! Even new? I don't need one from 1961...

[Matt R.]

Yep, I'm afraid so. Hofners are super expensive nowadays. I pulled the trigger on a sweet one last year (not a Cavern). That stung for a while. Haha

[ADSR]

Maybe it's just as well. 3K just isn't in the cards.
Something to watch for anyway.

[Matt R.]

Found the listing. Holy shite, did they raise the price! This used to be listed right at 3 grand:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/172325273234

Beautiful but completely over priced.

[Agent00Soul]

Why are Hofners so expensive anyway? The whole reason all those pre-fame British bands used them in the early-60s is because they were cheap. Can it really be that there are enough Beatles tribute bands out there are supporting this pricing because they need realistic instruments?

[Matt R.]

Why are Hofners so expensive anyway?

Probably because of this dude.

[pjmuck]

Why are Hofners so expensive anyway?

Probably because of this dude.

The irony being he once stated he bought the Hofner because he couldn't afford a Fender.