Höfner
Germany, est. 1946 · 171 products across 2 categories
About Höfner
Höfner, a name synonymous with iconic bass guitars, boasts a rich history rooted in German craftsmanship. Established post-World War II, the brand initially produced violins and other stringed instruments before gaining global recognition for its distinctive, often quirky, designs. Today, Höfner maintains a reputation for providing accessible, quality instruments with a unique aesthetic appeal, particularly within the bass guitar world.
- • Excellent value for money
- • Distinctive, recognizable aesthetics
- • Comfortable shortscale options
- • Wide range of models available
- • Historically significant designs
- • Electronics can sometimes feel budget-oriented
- • Finish quality occasionally inconsistent
- • Can lack the prestige of higher-end brands
- • Some models feel dated
- • Limited innovation in recent years
Höfner Products
Karl Höfner Concertino 4/4 Violin Outfit
Acoustic Violins
Karl Höfner Guarneri 4/4 Violin Outfit
Acoustic Violins
Karl Höfner Guadagnini 4/4 Violin Outfit
Acoustic Violins
Karl Höfner Stradivari 4/4 Violin Outfit
Acoustic Violins
Karl Höfner Concert 4/4 Violin Outfit
Acoustic Violins
Karl Höfner Presto 4/4 Violin Outfit
Acoustic Violins
Karl Höfner Allegro 1/2 Violin Outfit
1/2 Violins
Karl Höfner Allegro 3/4 Violin Outfit
3/4 and 7/8 Violins
Karl Höfner Allegro 4/4 Violin Outfit
Acoustic Violins
Karl Höfner Allegretto 4/4 Violin Outfit
Acoustic Violins
Karl Höfner H11A-VA Viola 15"
Acoustic Violas
Karl Höfner H4/3A-C Cello 4/4
Acoustic Cellos
Karl Höfner H11A-V Violin 4/4
Acoustic Violins
Höfner HCT 500/1 CV Violin Bass CT SB
4-String Basses
Karl Höfner H4/6-DAV-C Davidov Cello 4/4
Acoustic Cellos
Karl Höfner H4/5-MG-C Gofriller Cello 4/4
Acoustic Cellos
Karl Höfner H115-BG-V 4/4 Violin
Acoustic Violins
Karl Höfner H115-GG-V 4/4 Violin
Acoustic Violins
Höfner H500/1-61-0 Cavern Bass Left
Signature Basses
Höfner Shorty Bass BK
4-String Basses
Höfner H500/1-61-0 Beatles CavernBass
Basses
Karl Höfner H9-V Violin 3/4
3/4 and 7/8 Violins
Karl Höfner H9-V Violin 4/4
Acoustic Violins
Höfner HGL7 Green Line
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Karl Höfner H11-VA Viola 13"
Acoustic Violas
Karl Höfner H11-VA Viola 15"
Acoustic Violas
Karl Höfner H11-VA Viola 15,5"
Acoustic Violas
Karl Höfner H11-VA Viola 16"
Acoustic Violas
Karl Höfner H11-VA Viola 16,5"
Acoustic Violas
Karl Höfner H225-GG-V Guarneri del Gesu
Acoustic Violins
Karl Höfner H225-TB-V Tommaso Balestieri
Acoustic Violins
Karl Höfner H225-CB-V Carlo Bergonzi
Acoustic Violins
Karl Höfner H225-FR-V Francesco Ruggieri
Acoustic Violins
Karl Höfner H225-BG-V G.B. Guadagnini
Acoustic Violins
Höfner Ignition Beatles Bass V Bundle
4-String Lefthanded Basses
Höfner Ignition VSB LH SE
4-String Lefthanded Basses
Höfner HM65-F-S Senorita
7/8 Size Classical Guitars
Karl Höfner H11-V Violin 4/4
Acoustic Violins
Karl Höfner H7-V Violin 4/4
Acoustic Violins
Höfner H500/2-CV Club
4-String Basses
Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS160 EV Electric Violin
Electric Violins and Violas
Höfner HCT-500/2-SB Club-Bass
Basses
Höfner HM65-Z
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Höfner HCT-500/1L-SB Violin Bass CTLH
4-String Lefthanded Basses
Karl Höfner H115-AS-V 4/4 Violin
Acoustic Violins
Karl Höfner H4/5-BG-C Guadagnini Cello 4/4
Acoustic Cellos
Karl Höfner H4/2-C 4/4 Cello
Acoustic Cellos
Höfner HCT-500/1-SB Violin Bass CT
4-String Basses
Frequently Asked Questions About Höfner
While Höfner has a long history of German manufacturing, many instruments are now produced in Eastern Europe under the supervision of the original German design team, maintaining design integrity.
Absolutely. The shortscale basses, in particular, are very approachable for younger players or those with smaller hands, and the overall affordability makes them a great entry point.
The Violin Bass was initially designed to be a cost-effective alternative to Fender basses, utilizing readily available violin-making techniques and materials, resulting in its distinctive shape.
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