Höfner Club-Bass 500/2-SB
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Höfner
Club-Bass 500/2-SB
Product Info
Article Number:
513312
Brand:
Höfner
Model:
Club-Bass 500/2-SB
Category:
Short Scale Basses
Price:
$3,298.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Club-Bass 500/2-SB is a seriously cool instrument, channeling that classic '63 vibe. The German build quality is undeniable, and the spruce top adds a surprising brightness to the Hofner's signature growl. It's perfect for players seeking a vintage tone and comfortable short scale, especially in rock, blues, and early punk scenarios.
Product Description
- Höfner Club-Bass 500/2-SB
- Electric Bass
- The club bass with the feel
- tone and many features of the vintage 63 bass
- Top: Spruce
- Body: Flamed maple
- Neck: Maple/ birch/ maple
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Scale length: 730 mm (30")
- Nut width 42 mm
- 22 Frets
- Trapeze tailpiece
- Pickups: 2 Höfner humbuckers
- Colour: Sunburst
- Includes case
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Spruce top provides a surprisingly articulate and bright tone.
- • Maple/birch/maple neck construction offers excellent stability and feel.
- • German-made quality ensures exceptional craftsmanship and longevity.
- • Hofner humbuckers deliver a thick, vintage-inspired growl.
CONS
- • Short scale may feel cramped for players with larger hands.
- • Flamed maple body can be visually busy for some tastes.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to more modern bass designs.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Spruce top, Flamed Maple body
Neck Material
Maple/Birch/Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 Höfner Humbuckers
Scale Length
730 mm (30 in)
Frets
22
Strings
Nickel-plated steel
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The spruce top adds clarity and a touch of brightness, preventing the bass from sounding too muddy, which is common with all-maple bodies.
The neck profile is a comfortable C-shape, but the shorter scale length might feel a little cramped for those with very large hands; it's best tried before buying.
The Hofner humbuckers have a distinct, warmer, and slightly more compressed tone than many other vintage-style pickups – they’re a core part of the Club Bass’s unique character.
