Höfner Ignition Cavern SE

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Höfner Ignition Cavern SE

Höfner

Ignition Cavern SE

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Product Info

Article Number: 492045
Brand: Höfner
Model: Ignition Cavern SE
Price: $427.90

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The Höfner Ignition Cavern SE is a unique offering – a semi-acoustic bass with a distinctive violin-inspired shape. It’s surprisingly versatile, handling everything from Motown grooves to rockabilly with a character all its own. This is an excellent choice for players seeking a vintage vibe and a shorter scale for comfortable playability, particularly those exploring different sonic territories.

Product Description

  • Höfner Ignition Cavern SE
  • Electric Violin Bass
  • Spruce top
  • Flamed maple back and sides
  • Maple one-piece neck
  • Jatoba fretboard
  • White binding on the top and back
  • Scale: 760 mm (30")
  • Nut width: 42mm
  • 22 Frets
  • Pickups: 2x Höfner Ignition Staple
  • Original Tea Cup potentiometer knobs on the control panel
  • Individual machine heads with pearloid plastic buttons
  • Colour: Sunburst
PROS
  • • Spruce top delivers a surprisingly articulate acoustic tone
  • • Flamed maple back adds warmth and a touch of visual flair
  • • Ignition Staple pickups offer a distinctive, vintage-inspired growl
  • • Jatoba fretboard provides a comfortable playing experience with good grip
CONS
  • • The shorter 30in scale feels cramped for players with larger hands
  • • Budget-friendly build means some hardware components feel a little basic
  • • Semi-hollow construction can be prone to feedback at high volumes

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Key Features

Top Wood Spruce
Back & Sides Flamed Maple
Neck Material Maple
Pickups Höfner Ignition Staple (2)
Scale Length 760 mm (30 in)
Frets 22
Strings Nickel-plated Steel
Weight 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The acoustic tone is present but more subdued; it’s not designed to be a loud acoustic instrument, but offers a pleasant resonance when played unplugged.
Yes, the Staple pickups are a standard design and can be swapped out, though it might require some minor modifications to the wiring.
The semi-hollow construction means feedback can be an issue at higher volumes, so you'll need to be mindful of your amp placement and potentially use feedback-reducing techniques.

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