Höfner Club Bass Ignition SE Black
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Höfner
Club Bass Ignition SE Black
Product Info
Article Number:
608561
Brand:
Höfner
Model:
Club Bass Ignition SE Black
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$416.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Club Bass Ignition SE Black is a fantastic entry point into the Höfner legacy. It nails that iconic, slightly quirky, and warm vintage tone, perfect for players chasing a Paul McCartney vibe or needing a compact, comfortable bass. It's a budget-friendly way to get a real piece of music history.
Product Description
- Höfner Club Bass Ignition SE Black
- Electric Bass
- Style: Semi-Hollow with cutaway
- Top: Spruce
- Body: Maple
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Scale: 76 cm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- 22 frets
- Pickups: Two original Höfner Staple humbuckers
- Control panel with two volume controls
- Two on / off switches
- Rhythm/Solo switch for volume boost
- Original Tea Cup pot knobs on the control panel
- Nickel-plated hardware
- Colour: Black
- Includes certificate of authenticity
PROS
- • Spruce top provides a surprisingly bright and articulate tone.
- • Maple body offers solid resonance and sustain.
- • Original Höfner Staple pickups deliver that instantly recognizable vintage growl.
- • Compact scale makes it incredibly comfortable for smaller hands and travel.
CONS
- • Rosewood fingerboard can feel a bit dry without proper conditioning.
- • Semi-hollow construction makes it prone to feedback at higher volumes.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to more modern bass designs.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Spruce top, Maple back & sides
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Two Höfner Staple Humbuckers
Scale Length
76 cm (30 inches)
Frets
22
Strings
Nickel-plated steel (likely .045-.105 gauge)
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a simple boost – the 'Solo' position increases the volume, adding a bit more grit and presence, useful for cutting through a band.
The neck is relatively slim and the scale is shorter, so it might feel a little cramped for players with very large hands accustomed to longer scale basses.
Yes, the pickup mounting is standard, allowing for fairly straightforward upgrades, although the Staple pickups are a significant part of the instrument's character.
