Höfner H500/2-CV Club
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Höfner
H500/2-CV Club
Product Info
Article Number:
212163
Brand:
Höfner
Model:
H500/2-CV Club
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$4,123.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This H500/2-CV Club is a serious throwback, channeling the vibe of those legendary '63 Höfners. It's fantastic for players craving that vintage, woody tone and short scale feel, perfect for Motown, classic rock, and anything needing a bit of growl. The build quality is solid, but the shorter scale isn't for everyone.
Product Description
- Höfner H500/2-CV Club/Vintage
- Electric Bass
- Feeling
- sound
- and many features of the Vintage 63 basses
- Top: Spruce
- Back and sides: Flamed maple
- Neck: Maple/Birch/Maple
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Scale length: 76 cm (30")
- Nut width: 42 mm
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Höfner humbuckers
- Trapeze tailpiece
- Colour: Antique Sunburst in Shellac Finish
- Includes case
PROS
- • Spruce top provides clear, articulate highs and vintage character
- • Flamed maple back & sides offer warmth and sustain
- • Höfner humbuckers deliver a thick, punchy, and growly tone
- • Maple/Birch neck construction promotes stability and comfortable playability
CONS
- • 30 in scale length limits versatility for players used to longer scales
- • Shellac finish can be prone to scratches and requires careful maintenance
- • Premium-priced, placing it outside of budget-conscious bassists' reach
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Spruce top, Flamed Maple back and sides
Neck Material
Maple/Birch/Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 Höfner Humbuckers
Scale Length
76 cm (30 in)
Frets
22
Strings
Nickel-plated steel
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Höfner has a significantly warmer, woodier tone with more mid-range presence than the typically brighter, more fundamental Precision Bass.
It's less durable than modern poly finishes; extra care and occasional touch-ups are recommended to maintain its appearance.
It will feel noticeably shorter, with closer string spacing; it takes some getting used to but can be very comfortable for smaller hands or a different playing style.
