The Hofner HCT-500/1 Beatle Bass is a bass with a look all it’s own. The best-selling 500/1 Contemporary version of the Hofner Violin Bass Guitar in black offers those wanting to own one of the World's iconic guitars the chance to do so at a very attractive price. Featuring a sustain block inside the body to give modern, deep-resonating bass sounds while still retaining the original Hofner Beatles bass sound. With a short scale of 30" and the small violin bass body it is one of greatest electric bass guitars ever made.