Höfner Shorty Cream

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Höfner Shorty Cream

Höfner

Shorty Cream

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 599774
Brand: Höfner
Model: Shorty Cream
Price: $185.90

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The Höfner Shorty Cream is a quirky, fun little guitar that punches way above its weight class. It’s a great option for beginners or players wanting a unique, compact instrument with a vintage vibe—perfect for blues, rockabilly, and adding a bit of character to your sound. The build quality is solid for the price, and it’s surprisingly comfortable to play.

Product Description

  • Höfner Shorty Cream
  • Electric Guitar
  • Limited edition
  • Body: Basswood
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Jatoba
  • Scale: 628 mm
  • Instrument length: 86 cm
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • 24 Frets
  • Pickup: 1 Höfner humbucker
  • Fixed tailpiece and bridge
  • Colour: Cream
  • Bag included
PROS
  • • Basswood body delivers a surprisingly resonant, warm low-end tone.
  • • Jatoba fingerboard offers a snappy, responsive feel under the fingers.
  • • Höfner humbucker provides a thick, vintage-inspired, slightly gritty sound.
  • • Compact size and lightweight build make it incredibly comfortable to play for smaller players.
CONS
  • • Bolt-on neck limits sustain compared to set-neck construction.
  • • Single humbucker restricts tonal versatility; lacks a wider range of sounds.
  • • Fixed bridge offers limited intonation adjustment potential.

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Key Features

Body Material Basswood
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Jatoba
Pickups 1 Höfner Humbucker
Scale Length 628 mm
Frets 24
Bridge Fixed Tailpiece and Bridge
Weight 3.8 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's noticeably brighter and more focused than a full-size Höfner, with a tighter low-end due to the shorter scale. Expect a more 'guitar-like' sound than a traditional Höfner bass.
The 42mm nut width is a little narrower than a typical guitar, but still manageable. It’s a bit wider than some travel guitars, so it’s a nice compromise between playability and string spacing.
A clean amp with a little bit of edge will really bring out its character. Think something with a warm, slightly vintage tone – a Fender-style amp or a smaller boutique model would be ideal.

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