Höfner HCT-500/1-SB Violin Bass CT
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Höfner
HCT-500/1-SB Violin Bass CT
Product Info
Article Number:
192286
Brand:
Höfner
Model:
HCT-500/1-SB Violin Bass CT
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$790.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Höfner is a fantastic option for players chasing that iconic Beatles vibe. The short scale and unique Tea Cup controls give it a distinct character, perfect for classic rock, pop, and Motown. It’s a surprisingly well-built and versatile bass for the price, offering a lot of vintage charm in a compact package.
Product Description
- Höfner HCT-500/1-SB Violin Bass CT
- Electric Bass
- Design: Beatles bass with sustain block
- Body: Maple
- Top: Spruce
- Neck: Maple / walnut / maple
- Fingerboard: Jatoba
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Scale: 76 cm
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Höfner H511B "Staple Humbucking" humbuckers
- Control panel with 2 original Tea Cup volume controls
- 2 On / Off switches
- Rhythm / Solo switch for volume boost
- Nickel-plated hardware
- Colour: Antique Brown Sunburst
PROS
- • Maple/Spruce construction delivers a surprisingly resonant tone.
- • Walnut neck laminations add stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • Classic Tea Cup controls offer a unique, vintage-inspired sound shaping.
- • Compact scale and lightweight design provide comfortable playability for smaller hands.
CONS
- • Short scale limits low-end extension compared to standard basses.
- • Jatoba fingerboard can feel slightly harder than rosewood or ebony.
- • Antique Brown Sunburst finish may show wear more readily over time.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Maple/Spruce
Neck Material
Maple/Walnut/Maple
Fingerboard
Jatoba
Pickups
Höfner H511B Staple Humbuckers
Scale Length
76 cm (approximately 29.9 in)
Frets
22
Strings
Nickel-plated steel, likely .040-.100 gauge
Weight
Approximately 8.8 lbs (4 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Rhythm/Solo switch is a simple boost – it increases the volume of the pickups, adding more bite and aggression, useful for fills or solos.
While the H511B pickups aren’t high-output, they offer a warm, punchy tone that works well for vintage-inspired genres; heavier modern styles might require additional amplification.
The neck profile is a 'C' shape, which is generally comfortable, but the shorter scale might feel a little cramped for those with very large hands compared to a full-scale bass.
