Höfner Ignition SE
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Höfner
Ignition SE
Product Info
Article Number:
484469
Brand:
Höfner
Model:
Ignition SE
Category:
4-String Semi-Acoustic Basses
Price:
$405.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Ignition SE is a fun, instantly recognizable Höfner vibe at a very accessible price. The 30in scale makes it surprisingly nimble and comfortable, and those Staple pickups give it a really cool, slightly gritty tone perfect for classic rock, Motown, or anything needing a bit of vintage character. It’s a great starter bass or a quirky addition to a seasoned player's arsenal.
Product Description
- Höfner Ignition SE
- Electric Bass
- Spruce top
- Flamed maple back and sides
- Maple one-piece neck
- Jatoba fretboard
- Top and back feature white binding
- Scale: 76 cm (30")
- Nut width: 42 mm
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Höfner Ignition Staple humbuckers
- Individual machine heads with pearloid plastic buttons
- Original Tea Cup potentiometer knobs on the control panel
- Colour: Sunburst
- Includes a certificate of authenticity and a "Bassman" sticker
PROS
- • Spruce top delivers a surprisingly articulate acoustic tone.
- • Flamed maple back adds warmth and visual appeal.
- • Compact 30in scale is excellent for smaller players or travel.
- • Höfner Ignition Staple pickups offer a distinctive vintage growl.
CONS
- • The Jatoba fretboard can feel a little dry without proper conditioning.
- • The shorter scale limits low-end extension compared to a full-size bass.
- • Budget-friendly hardware shows some compromises in refinement.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Flamed Maple
Neck Material
Maple
Pickups
Höfner Ignition Staple Humbuckers
Scale Length
76 cm (30in)
Frets
22
Strings
Nickel-plated Steel (likely .040-.100 gauge)
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It captures a similar growl, but the Classic’s more complex construction results in a richer, more resonant tone – the Ignition is a simplified, more affordable version.
The neck is a fairly standard C-shape, but the 42mm nut width might feel a touch snug for those with very large hands, though most will find it manageable.
Yes, the Ignition Staple pickups are standard humbucker size and can be replaced with aftermarket pickups, though some minor modifications might be needed.
