Höfner HI-511B Pickup Bridge
Miscellaneous Pickups for Basses
$61€55Check ↗
Brand profile · Germany, est. 1946
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.
Violin Bass (500/1 series)Club Bass seriesShortscale bassesUnique body shapes & designsAccessible pricing
1946founded
Germanycountry
163products in stock
$11–$4,226price range
Höfner in the charts
Every chart where Höfner has five or more models — ranked by the AudioFu Index inside each.
Best Höfner 4/4 size classical guitars
53 models$300 – $2,340Best Höfner 4-String semi-acoustic basses
12 models$445 – $3,668Best Höfner semiacoustic guitars
11 models$495 – $3,891Best Höfner 4-String lefthanded basses
9 models$445 – $4,013Best Höfner short scale basses
7 models$244 – $3,668Best Höfner alternative design guitars
6 models$177 – $211
53 models$300 – $2,340Best Höfner 4-String semi-acoustic basses
12 models$445 – $3,668Best Höfner semiacoustic guitars
11 models$495 – $3,891Best Höfner 4-String lefthanded basses
9 models$445 – $4,013Best Höfner short scale basses
7 models$244 – $3,668Best Höfner alternative design guitars
6 models$177 – $211
All 163 Höfner products
Sorted by AudioFu Index — the strongest models of every category first. Page 3 of 4.
Höfner H510B62-B Diamond Pickup
Miscellaneous Pickups for Basses
$133€119Check ↗
Höfner HI-511N Pickup Neck
Miscellaneous Pickups for Basses
$61€55Check ↗
Höfner Shorty Violin Bass BK
Short Scale Basses
$244€219Check ↗
Höfner HGL7 Green Line w/Bag
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
$686€615Check ↗
Höfner HGL7 Green Line
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
$668€599Check ↗
Höfner HZ25
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
$445€399Check ↗
Höfner Shorty Deluxe RD
Alternative Design Guitars
$211€189Check ↗
Höfner HZ23
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
$378€339Check ↗
Höfner H514/FN-G Mini Humbucker
Miscellaneous Pickups for Guitars
$122€109Check ↗
Höfner HF-13-3/4 w/GigBag
3/4 Size Classical Guitars
$356€319Check ↗
Höfner MS90-0 Steelstring
Miscellaneous Acoustic Guitars
$2,999€2,690Check ↗
Höfner Vintage Mersey 500/1 62 Left
4-String Lefthanded Basses
$3,567€3,199Check ↗
Höfner HCT-Leader
Double Cut Guitars
$555€498Check ↗
Höfner Club Bass Ignition SE Sunburst
Miscellaneous 4-String Basses
$445€399Check ↗
Höfner Violin Bass 500/1 Relic 61
Miscellaneous Basses
$4,226€3,790Check ↗
Höfner H500/1-61-0 Cavern Bass Left
Signature Basses
$3,344€2,999Check ↗
Höfner Vintage 500/1 62 Mersey
Miscellaneous 4-String Basses
$3,334€2,990Check ↗
Höfner H514/N4-G Humbucker
Humbucker Pickups
$110€99Check ↗
Höfner Verythin CT Deluxe Special SB
Semiacoustic Guitars
$668€599Check ↗
Höfner Verythin CT Deluxe Special Blu
Semiacoustic Guitars
$779€699Check ↗
Höfner HA-CS2025 Steelstring
Miscellaneous Acoustic Guitars
$1,448€1,299Check ↗
Höfner Shorty Violin Bass
Short Scale Basses
$244€219Check ↗
Höfner Violin Bass 500/1 Relic 61 LH
4-String Lefthanded Basses
$3,232€2,899Check ↗
Höfner Verythin Bass-HCT-500/7 w/GigB
4-String Semi-Acoustic Basses
$869€779Check ↗
Höfner Club Bass Vintage Relic
Miscellaneous Basses
$3,891€3,490Check ↗
Höfner Ignition SE Bundle
4-String Semi-Acoustic Basses
$489€439Check ↗
Höfner Verythin CT Special Red
Semiacoustic Guitars
$495€444Check ↗
Höfner Violin Bass 500/1 Relic 63 LH
4-String Lefthanded Basses
$3,668€3,290Check ↗
Höfner Ukulele Violin Size
Tenor Ukuleles
$222€199Check ↗
Höfner Verythin CT Special Sunburst
Semiacoustic Guitars
$619€555Check ↗
Höfner H4800-RLC-CSB Leader Relic
Semiacoustic Guitars
$3,891€3,490Check ↗
Höfner H4800-RLC-CB Leader Relic
Semiacoustic Guitars
$3,891€3,490Check ↗
Höfner H4800-PR-G Leader Light Green
Semiacoustic Guitars
$2,340€2,099Check ↗
Höfner H500/1-64-RLC-0 Violin Bass
Premium Basses
$3,891€3,490Check ↗
Höfner Shorty Cadillac Green
Alternative Design Guitars
$188€169Check ↗
Höfner H518B Toaster Bass Pickup
Miscellaneous Pickups for Basses
$122€109Check ↗
Höfner Verythin Bass HCT-500/8-DC
Miscellaneous 4-String Basses
$768€689Check ↗
Höfner H515/RF Bridge PU Ring
Pickup Frames
$11€10Check ↗
Höfner H515/RH Bridge PU Ring
Pickup Frames
$11€10Check ↗
Höfner H511B-G Stable Gold Bass PU
Miscellaneous Pickups for Basses
$132€118Check ↗
Höfner H510B Diamond Pickup
Miscellaneous Pickups for Basses
$122€109Check ↗
Höfner Pickup 62/63 H511/b
Miscellaneous Pickups for Basses
$122€109Check ↗
Höfner Pickup 62/63 H511/b
Miscellaneous Pickups for Basses
$122€109Check ↗
Höfner HHM-AZM Sondermodell B /w GB
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
$300€269Check ↗
Höfner H4800-HGL-0 Leader Green Line
Semiacoustic Guitars
$3,343€2,998Check ↗
Höfner HCT-VTH-R Verythin Contem.
Semiacoustic Guitars
$668€599Check ↗
Höfner HCT-VTH-BK Verythin Contem.
Semiacoustic Guitars
$590€529Check ↗
Höfner, honestly
What Höfner does well
- Excellent value for money
- Distinctive, recognizable aesthetics
- Comfortable shortscale options
- Wide range of models available
- Historically significant designs
What to watch for
- 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
Questions about Höfner
Where are Höfner instruments made?
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.
Are Höfner basses good for beginners?
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.
What is the significance of the 'Violin Bass' design?
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.