Hofner – The Complete Violin Bass Story

Publisher: Centerstream Publications
Authors: Steve Russell, Nick Wass

The Höfner Violin Bass Guitar is one of the most instantly recognizable musical instruments ever made. Its fame was assured when a certain young English guitarist walked into a shop in Hamburg in 1961, saw exactly what he was looking for, and ordered a left-handed version. The rest, as they say, is history. Also known as “The Beatle Bass,” or more formally as the “500/1 Model,” Walter Höfner's creation has acquired a loyal following of enthusiastic owners all over the world.

This fully illustrated book charts the complete history of the Violin Bass. Its development over the years is described, including the full story of the re-issue models. Finally, the Contemporary and Ignition models are covered, as is the surprise appearance of a Union Jack bedecked Violin Bass at the 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Concert in the hands of Sir Paul McCartney.

A must have book for all collectors – 320 pages!