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Höfner

Germany, est. 1946 · 243 products across 2 categories

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$1,247
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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.

Founded
1946
Country
Germany
Segment
Mid-range
Target
Höfner appeals to musicians seeking unique, affordable instruments with a vintag
Known For
Violin Bass (500/1 series) Club Bass series Shortscale basses Unique body shapes & designs Accessible pricing
PROS
  • • Excellent value for money
  • • Distinctive, recognizable aesthetics
  • • Comfortable shortscale options
  • • Wide range of models available
  • • Historically significant designs
CONS
  • • 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

Höfner Shorty R - Alternative Design Guitars

Höfner Shorty R

Alternative Design Guitars

$186
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 628 mm (24.72") Frets 24 frets
ed, Electric Guitar, Classic from the 80s, Instrument length: 86 cm, Basswood body, Bolt-on maple neck,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Höfner Shorty BL - Alternative Design Guitars

Höfner Shorty BL

Alternative Design Guitars

$197
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 628 mm (24.72") Frets 24 frets Body Basswood body
Electric Guitar, Classic from the '80s, Instrument length: 86 cm, Body: Basswood, Bolt-on neck:...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Höfner HZ27 - 4/4 Size Classical Guitars

Höfner HZ27

4/4 Size Classical Guitars

$524
Nut width 50 mm (1.97") Scale 650 mm (25.59")
Classical Guitar, Size: 4/4, Top: Solid cedar, Back and sides: Santos, Neck: Mahogany, Fretboard:...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Höfner HF17 - 4/4 Size Classical Guitars

Höfner HF17

4/4 Size Classical Guitars

$639
Nut width 50 mm (1.97") Scale 650 mm (25.59")
Classical Guitar, Size: 4/4, Solid spruce top, Back and sides made of Santos (Macherium), Mahogany neck,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Höfner HI-511N Pickup Neck - Miscellaneous Pickups for Basses

Höfner HI-511N Pickup Neck

Miscellaneous Pickups for Basses

$64
Pickup for Electric Bass, For neck position, Original pickup for Höfner Ignition basses,...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Höfner Verythin CT Deluxe Special Blu - Semiacoustic Guitars

Höfner Verythin CT Deluxe Special Blu

Semiacoustic Guitars

$816
Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 628 mm (24.72") Frets 22 frets Body Maple body
Electric Guitar, Body: Maple, Batwing (bat) sound holes, Soundblock: Spruce,...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Höfner HCT-VTH-BK Verythin Contem. - Semiacoustic Guitars

Höfner HCT-VTH-BK Verythin Contem.

Semiacoustic Guitars

$617
Nut width 44 mm (1.73") Scale 628 mm (24.72") Frets 22 frets
Hollow-body guitar, Verythin contemporary series, Top: Flamed maple, Body: Flamed...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Höfner Vintage Mersey 500/1 62 Left - 4-String Lefthanded Basses

Höfner Vintage Mersey 500/1 62 Left

4-String Lefthanded Basses

$3,733
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 760 mm (29.92") Frets 22 frets
Electric Bass, Left hand model, The Beatles bass, Cover made of exquisite German...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Höfner HCT-Leader Bundle w/ Gig Bag - Double Cut Guitars

Höfner HCT-Leader Bundle w/ Gig Bag

Double Cut Guitars

$601
Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 22 frets Body Maple body
4.3 AudioFu Score
Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS200 V3/4 SE Violin Set - 3/4 and 7/8 Violins

Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS200 V3/4 SE Violin Set

3/4 and 7/8 Violins

$279
Size 3/4 size
3/4 Violin Set, Special edition, Solid 3/4 violin, Back and sides...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS200 V1/4 SE Violin Set - 1/4 Violins

Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS200 V1/4 SE Violin Set

1/4 Violins

$279
Size 1/4 size
1/4 Violin Set, Solid 1/4 violin, Back and sides made from lightly...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Höfner HCT-Leader - Double Cut Guitars

Höfner HCT-Leader

Double Cut Guitars

$581
Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 648 mm (25.51") Frets 22 frets Body Maple body
Electric Guitar, Body: Flamed maple, Centre block: mahogany, Set one-piece neck: Maple, Höfner...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Höfner Shorty Purple - Alternative Design Guitars

Höfner Shorty Purple

Alternative Design Guitars

$209
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 628 mm (24.72") Frets 24 frets Body Basswood body
Electric Guitar, Limited edition, Classic from the 80s, Instrument length: 82 cm, Body:...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Karl Höfner H5/7-B4/4 Orchestra Bass 4/4 - Solid Double Basses

Karl Höfner H5/7-B4/4 Orchestra Bass 4/4

Solid Double Basses

$8,740
Size 4/4 size
Double Bass, Size: 4/4, Solid orchestral double bass, Solid spruce top,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-190-C Cello Set 1/4 - 1/4, 1/8, 1/10 and 1/16 Cellos

Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-190-C Cello Set 1/4

1/4, 1/8, 1/10 and 1/16 Cellos

$1,631
Size 1/4 size
Cello Set, Size: 1/4, Solid wood cello made by hand, Solid spruce top,...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-190-C Cello Set 3/4 - 3/4 Cellos

Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-190-C Cello Set 3/4

3/4 Cellos

$1,631
Size 3/4 size
Cello Set, Size: 3/4, Cello is crafted by hand from solid wood, Top:...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-180-B Double Bass 1/4 - Child/Youth Double Basses

Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-180-B Double Bass 1/4

Child/Youth Double Basses

$1,739
Size 1/4 size
Double Bass, Size: 1/4, In the shape of a viola da gamba, Spruce...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Höfner Shorty Bass White - Miscellaneous Basses

Höfner Shorty Bass White

Miscellaneous Basses

$232
Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Frets 24 frets Body Basswood body
Electric Bass, Classic from the 1980s, Body: Basswood, Neck: Maple, Fretboard: Rosewood, 24...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Karl Höfner H68HV-VA 15" Viola - Acoustic Violas

Karl Höfner H68HV-VA 15" Viola

Acoustic Violas

$1,048
Karl Höfner H68HV-VA 15" Viola, Viola, Size: 15", Built completely out of solid wood, Beautifully flamed maple,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Karl Höfner H68HV-VA 16,5" Viola - Acoustic Violas

Karl Höfner H68HV-VA 16,5" Viola

Acoustic Violas

$1,048
Karl Höfner H68HV-VA 16,5" Viola, Viola, Size: 16.5", Built completely out of solid wood, Beautifully flamed maple,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Karl Höfner H11A-VA Viola 15,5" - Acoustic Violas

Karl Höfner H11A-VA Viola 15,5"

Acoustic Violas

$931
Karl Höfner H11E-VA Viola 15.5", Viola 15.5", Solid wood, Solid spruce top, Back and sides made of lightly flamed...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Karl Höfner H68HV-V Violin 4/4 - Acoustic Violins

Karl Höfner H68HV-V Violin 4/4

Acoustic Violins

$1,107
Size 4/4 size
Violin, Size: 4/4, Built completely out of solid wood, Spruce top, Beautifully flamed...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-185-C 3/4 Cello Outfit - 3/4 Cellos

Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS-185-C 3/4 Cello Outfit

3/4 Cellos

$1,330
Size 3/4 size
Cello Set, Size: 3/4, Cello made of solid wood, Hand-crafted spruce...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Karl Höfner H4/5 DM Cello 4/4 - Acoustic Cellos

Karl Höfner H4/5 DM Cello 4/4

Acoustic Cellos

$3,839
Size 4/4 size Weight 2.8 kg
Cello, Size: 4/4, Kopie nach Domenico Montagnana, Handmade orchestra cello from the...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Karl Höfner H5-C Cello 4/4 - Acoustic Cellos

Karl Höfner H5-C Cello 4/4

Acoustic Cellos

$1,972
Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard Size 4/4 size
Karl Höfner H5-C 4/4 Cello, Cello Made Completely of Solid Wood, Size: 4/4, Top: Solid spruce, Solid, lightly flamed...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS260 C3/4 Celloset - 3/4 Cellos

Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS260 C3/4 Celloset

3/4 Cellos

$991
Size 3/4 size
Cello Set, Size: 3/4, With a solid spruce top from Manchuria, Solid,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS160 V1/4 Violinset - 1/4 Violins

Alfred Stingl by Höfner AS160 V1/4 Violinset

1/4 Violins

$162
Size 1/4 size
Violin Set, Size: 1/4, Violin with a solid spruce top from Manchuria,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Höfner HGL5 Green Line - 4/4 Size Classical Guitars

Höfner HGL5 Green Line

4/4 Size Classical Guitars

$932
Nut width 50 mm (1.97") Scale 650 mm (25.59") Frets 19 frets
Classical Guitar, Top: Selected solid spruce, Back and sides: Walnut, Neck: Alder, Fingerboard...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Höfner Ignition Violin Bass BK SE - 4-String Semi-Acoustic Basses

Höfner Ignition Violin Bass BK SE

4-String Semi-Acoustic Basses

$466
Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 768 mm (30.24") Frets 22 frets
Electric Bass, Top: Spruce, Back and sides: Maple, One-piece neck: Maple,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Höfner HA-CS2025 Steelstring - Miscellaneous Acoustic Guitars

Höfner HA-CS2025 Steelstring

Miscellaneous Acoustic Guitars

$1,691
Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Scale 650 mm (25.59")
Steel-String Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Style: Concert, Selected top: Solid spruce,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Höfner Club Bass Ignition SE S w/Bag - Miscellaneous 4-String Basses

Höfner Club Bass Ignition SE S w/Bag

Miscellaneous 4-String Basses

$512
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Frets 22 frets Body Maple body
4.6 AudioFu Score
Höfner Ignition Cavern SE w/Bag - 4-String Semi-Acoustic Basses

Höfner Ignition Cavern SE w/Bag

4-String Semi-Acoustic Basses

$512
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 760 mm (29.92") Frets 22 frets
4.8 AudioFu Score
Höfner Club Bass Ignition SE Black - Miscellaneous 4-String Basses

Höfner Club Bass Ignition SE Black

Miscellaneous 4-String Basses

$466
Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 768 mm (30.24") Frets 22 frets Body Maple body
Electric Bass, Style: Semi-Hollow with cutaway, Top: Spruce, Body: Maple, Neck:...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Höfner HML-RBF Spruce/Royal Blackwood - 4/4 Size Classical Guitars

Höfner HML-RBF Spruce/Royal Blackwood

4/4 Size Classical Guitars

$1,866
Nut width 50 mm (1.97") Scale 650 mm (25.59") Frets 19 frets Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard
Classical Guitar, Limited series, Top: Solid spruce, Back and sides: solid...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Höfner Meister Series HM65-F-CE - 4/4 Size Classical Guitars

Höfner Meister Series HM65-F-CE

4/4 Size Classical Guitars

$1,399
Nut width 50 mm (1.97") Scale 650 mm (25.59") Frets 19 frets Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard
Classical Guitar with Pickup, Size: 4/4, Master Series, Top: Solid selected spruce,...
4.3 AudioFu Score
Höfner HF 13-1/2 Classical - 1/2 Size Classical Guitars

Höfner HF 13-1/2 Classical

1/2 Size Classical Guitars

$349
Nut width 47 mm (1.85") Scale 544 mm (21.42") Frets 19 frets Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard
Classical Guitar, Size: 1/2, Top: solid spruce, Back and sides: Mahogany, Neck: Mahogany,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Höfner HF16 Classical - 4/4 Size Classical Guitars

Höfner HF16 Classical

4/4 Size Classical Guitars

$524
Nut width 50 mm (1.97") Scale 650 mm (25.59") Frets 19 frets Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard
Classical Guitar, Size: 4/4, Top: Solid spruce, Back and sides: Bubinga, Neck: Mahogany,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Höfner HF18 Classical - 4/4 Size Classical Guitars

Höfner HF18 Classical

4/4 Size Classical Guitars

$582
Nut width 50 mm (1.97") Scale 650 mm (25.59") Frets 19 frets Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard
Classical Guitar, Size: 4/4, Top: solid spruce, Back and sides: Ziricote, Neck: Mahogany,...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Höfner HLE-TIZ24 Fichte/Tineo - 4/4 Size Classical Guitars

Höfner HLE-TIZ24 Fichte/Tineo

4/4 Size Classical Guitars

$991
Nut width 50 mm (1.97") Scale 650 mm (25.59") Frets 19 frets
Classical Guitar, Limited edition, Selected top: solid cedar, Back and sides: Tineo,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Höfner HLE-AF23 Alpenfichte/Bergahorn - 4/4 Size Classical Guitars

Höfner HLE-AF23 Alpenfichte/Bergahorn

4/4 Size Classical Guitars

$581
Nut width 50 mm (1.97") Scale 650 mm (25.59") Frets 19 frets Fingerboard Walnut fingerboard
Classical Guitar, Limited edition, Selected top: solid Alpine spruce, Back and...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Höfner HML-BGF Limited - 4/4 Size Classical Guitars

Höfner HML-BGF Limited

4/4 Size Classical Guitars

$1,457
Nut width 50 mm (1.97") Scale 650 mm (25.59") Fingerboard Walnut fingerboard
Classical Guitar, Limited Edition, Top: selected solid spruce, Back and sides: Pear wood,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Höfner Verythin Bass HCT-500-7 BK - 4-String Semi-Acoustic Basses

Höfner Verythin Bass HCT-500-7 BK

4-String Semi-Acoustic Basses

$874
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 760 mm (29.92") Frets 22 frets Body Maple body
Electric Bass, Type: Hollowbody with Sustain Block, Body: Maple, Top: Spruce,...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Höfner HA-MS5 Steelstring - Miscellaneous Acoustic Guitars

Höfner HA-MS5 Steelstring

Miscellaneous Acoustic Guitars

$1,282
Nut width 45 mm (1.77") Scale 650 mm (25.59") Body Mahogany body Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Master Series, Body: solid mahogany, Top: solid selected...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Höfner Club Bass Vintage Relic Black - Miscellaneous 4-String Basses

Höfner Club Bass Vintage Relic Black

Miscellaneous 4-String Basses

$3,489
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 762 mm (30") Frets 22 frets Body Maple body
Electric Bass, Top: Spruce, Body: flamed maple, 2 Piece maple neck, Fingerboard:...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Höfner HGL14 Green Line - 4/4 Size Classical Guitars

Höfner HGL14 Green Line

4/4 Size Classical Guitars

$932
Nut width 50 mm (1.97") Scale 650 mm (25.59") Frets 19 frets
Classical Guitar, Top: selected solid spruce, Back and sides: Chestnut with contrasting elm...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Höfner Shorty Violin Guitar Black - Shortscale Guitars

Höfner Shorty Violin Guitar Black

Shortscale Guitars

$279
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 628 mm (24.72") Frets 22 frets Body Mahogany body
Electric Guitar, Style: Violin bass, Body: Mahogany, One-piece neck: Maple,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Höfner Club Bass Vintage Relic - Miscellaneous Basses

Höfner Club Bass Vintage Relic

Miscellaneous Basses

$3,372
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Scale 762 mm (30") Frets 22 frets Body Maple body
Electric Bass, Top: Spruce, Body: flamed maple, 2 Piece maple neck, Fretboard:...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Höfner HCT-500/1-BK Violin Bass CT - Miscellaneous 4-String Basses

Höfner HCT-500/1-BK Violin Bass CT

Miscellaneous 4-String Basses

$932
Nut width 42 mm (1.65") Frets 22 frets Body Maple body Fingerboard Rosewood fingerboard
Electric Bass, Style: Beatles bass with sustain block, Body: Maple, Top: Spruce,...
4.9 AudioFu Score
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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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