Höfner Shorty Bass Turquoise Blue
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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.
