Höfner Shorty Bass Turquoise Blue

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Höfner Shorty Bass Turquoise Blue

Höfner

Shorty Bass Turquoise Blue

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Product Info

Article Number: 567784
Brand: Höfner
Model: Shorty Bass Turquoise Blue
Category: Basses
Price: $229.90

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This Höfner Shorty is a fantastic, affordable option for players seeking a vintage-inspired vibe and easy playability. The short scale makes it super comfortable, and that humbucker delivers a surprisingly powerful, punchy tone that's perfect for classic rock, blues, and Motown. It's a great starter bass or a fun, quirky addition to any collection.

Product Description

  • Höfner Shorty Bass Turquoise Blue
  • Electric Bass
  • Classic from the '80s
  • Body: Basswood
  • Neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Scale length: 760 mm (Short Scale 30")
  • 24 Frets
  • Total length: 97.5 cm
  • Pickup: 1 humbucker
  • Volume and tone controls
  • Colour: Turquoise Blue
  • Includes gig bag
PROS
  • • Basswood body provides a surprisingly resonant and warm tonal foundation.
  • • Short scale offers exceptional playability, especially for smaller hands or beginners.
  • • Humbucker pickup delivers a thick, punchy tone ideal for rock and Motown.
  • • Rosewood fingerboard adds a touch of vintage feel and smooth playing experience.
CONS
  • • Basswood, while resonant, lacks the sustain of more premium tonewoods.
  • • Single humbucker limits tonal versatility compared to basses with multiple pickups.
  • • Short scale may feel cramped for players accustomed to longer scale lengths.

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Key Features

Body Material Basswood
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups 1 Humbucker
Scale Length 760 mm (30 in)
Frets 24
Strings Nickel-plated steel (likely)
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Shorty’s humbucker offers a thicker, more aggressive tone than a P-Bass pickup, lacking the P-Bass’s clarity and scooped mids but providing more immediate punch.
The neck is relatively slim and fast, which is great for many, but players with very large hands might find it a bit narrow and cramped over longer playing sessions.
A bass amp with a mid-range focus will really help cut through the mix and showcase the Shorty’s punchy character; think classic Ampeg or Fender-style amps.

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