Höfner H500/1 LH Artist Violin Bass
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Höfner
H500/1 LH Artist Violin Bass
Product Info
Article Number:
488849
Brand:
Höfner
Model:
H500/1 LH Artist Violin Bass
Category:
4-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$2,198.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This lefty Höfner Artist is a fantastic choice for players seeking that iconic Beatles tone. The build quality is superb, and the unique electronics provide some interesting tonal flexibility – it's a premium-priced instrument perfect for classic rock, pop, and vintage-inspired sounds, especially for those who appreciate a shorter scale length.
Product Description
- Höfner H500/1 LH Artist Violin Bass
- Electric Bass
- Left-hand model
- Artist Series
- Beatles bass
- Top: select spruce
- 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
- Electronics: Höfner HA2-B
- Control panel with 2 volume controls
- 2 on/off switches
- rhythm/solo switch for volume boost
- Colour: Sunburst
- high-gloss
- Includes Höfner case
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Select spruce top delivers a bright, articulate tone with excellent projection.
- • German craftsmanship ensures exceptional build quality and long-term reliability.
- • The HA2-B electronics and rhythm/solo switch offer useful tonal shaping options.
- • Flamed maple back and sides add warmth and sustain, balancing the spruce top.
CONS
- • The shorter 30in scale can feel cramped for bassists with larger hands.
- • The vintage-style humbuckers might lack modern high-gain versatility.
- • The high-gloss finish, while attractive, can be prone to fingerprints.
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Key Features
Body Material
Select spruce top, flamed maple back and sides
Neck Material
Maple / beech, 2-piece construction
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 Staple humbuckers
Scale Length
760 mm (30 in)
Frets
22
Strings
Nickel-plated steel (likely standard Höfner branded)
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg) – typical for this construction
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Artist model boasts higher-grade woods, a glossier finish, and the HA2-B electronics, justifying the higher price point.
The neck has a vintage 'C' shape – it's comfortable but not as slim as some modern basses, offering a more substantial feel.
Finding direct replacements for the staple humbuckers can be tricky; however, many players have successfully installed aftermarket pickups with some modification.
