Höfner H500/1 Artist Violin Bass BK
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Höfner
H500/1 Artist Violin Bass BK
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This H500/1 is a seriously cool instrument – instantly recognizable and dripping with vintage vibe. The sound is surprisingly versatile, going from mellow warmth to a punchy growl with that rhythm boost. It's perfect for players chasing that Beatles sound, or anyone wanting a unique, semi-hollow bass with German build quality.
Product Description
- Höfner H500/1 Artist Violin Bass BK
- Electric Bass
- Artist Series Beatles Model
- Top: selected spruce wood
- Back and sides: flamed maple
- 2-Piece neck: Maple/beech
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Scale: 760 mm (30")
- Nut width: 42 mm
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Staple humbuckers
- Höfner HA2-B electronics: control panel with 2 volume controls
- 2 on/off switches and rhythm/solo switch for volume boost
- Finish: Poly lacquer
- Colour: Black
- high-gloss
- Incl. Höfner case
- Made in Germany
- • German craftsmanship ensures exceptional build quality and resonance.
- • Spruce top delivers a bright, articulate tone with surprising clarity.
- • Flamed maple back and sides add warmth and complexity to the sound.
- • HA2-B electronics offer a useful rhythm/solo boost for tonal flexibility.
- • The semi-hollow body makes it prone to feedback at higher volumes.
- • Relatively short scale (760mm) may feel awkward for players used to longer scales.
- • The high-gloss finish can be a fingerprint magnet and requires careful maintenance.
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