Höfner HCT-500/2-SB Club-Bass
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The HCT-500/2-SB is a quirky, fun bass with a distinct vintage vibe. It’s surprisingly versatile for its compact size and shorter scale, great for players who want a unique voice and comfortable neck. Ideal for rockabilly, blues, and classic rock, this bass delivers a whole lot of character for the price.
Product Description
- Höfner HCT-500/2-SB Club-Bass
- Electric Bass
- Club-Bass Contemporary Series
- Design: semi-resonant body with sustain block and cutaway
- Top: Spruce
- Body: Maple
- Neck: 3-Piece maple/beech/maple
- Fingerboard: Jatoba
- 22 Frets
- Scale: 760 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Pickups: 2 original Höfner Staple
- Control panel with 2 original Tea Cup volume controls
- Nickel-plated hardware
- Colour: Antique Brown Sunburst
- Suitable strings: Art. #367528# / Art. #137000#
PROS
- • Spruce top adds brightness, cutting through mixes nicely
- • Maple body provides surprisingly good sustain for its size
- • Jatoba fingerboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience
- • Original Höfner Staple pickups deliver a unique, vintage growl
CONS
- • Shorter scale (760mm) limits low-end extension compared to standard basses
- • Antique Brown Sunburst finish can be a bit inconsistent in application
- • 3-piece neck, while stable, isn't quite a premium, all-maple construction
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Key Features
Body Material
Spruce top, Maple back and sides
Neck Material
3-Piece Maple/Beech/Maple
Fingerboard
Jatoba
Pickups
2 Original Höfner Staple
Scale Length
760 mm
Frets
22
Strings
Höfner Recommended Strings (Art. #367528# / Art. #137000#)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s noticeably more mid-focused and less boomy, with a quicker response due to the shorter scale. This makes it feel very lively and punchy.
While not high-output, they offer a distinct vintage tone that works well for many genres; they’ll require a preamp for heavier, more modern sounds.
Jatoba is generally stable, but like any wood fingerboard, it benefits from occasional conditioning to prevent excessive dryness.
