c1988-90 HOFNER VIOLIN BASS GUITAR (500/1)

SERIAL No: 260717

COURTESY OF PHILIPPE DOPCHIE, FRANCE:

Note that the Japanese-made pickups fitted on this guitar are slightly wider than the original and current-day German-made Type 511B "Staple" pickups.

Also originating from Japan are the pickguard and control console.

Note the Japanese-made "Catshead" open tuners.