Höfner Shorty Deluxe Blue
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Höfner
Shorty Deluxe Blue
Product Info
Article Number:
486831
Brand:
Höfner
Model:
Shorty Deluxe Blue
Category:
Shortscale Guitars
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Shorty Deluxe Blue is a fun, quirky instrument with a seriously cool vibe, harking back to its '80s roots. It's perfect for beginners, students, or anyone wanting a compact, easily playable guitar with a distinct, slightly gritty tone – think classic rock riffs and bluesy licks. It’s a surprisingly capable little axe for the price.
Product Description
- Höfner Shorty Deluxe Blue
- Electric Guitar
- Limited edition
- Classic from the '80s
- Body: Basswood
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Jatoba
- 24 Frets
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Pickup: 2 Höfner humbuckers
- Fixed tailpiece and bridge in one
- Instrument length: 82 cm
- Colour: Blue
- Bag included
PROS
- • Basswood body provides a surprisingly resonant, warm foundation.
- • Jatoba fretboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience.
- • Höfner humbuckers deliver a thick, vintage-inspired tone.
- • Bolt-on neck construction contributes to a bright, snappy response.
CONS
- • Basswood can sometimes lack sustain compared to mahogany or ash.
- • Fixed bridge limits tremolo or vibrato possibilities.
- • Short scale might feel cramped for players with larger hands.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Basswood
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Jatoba
Pickups
Höfner Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
24
Bridge
Fixed Tailpiece/Bridge Combination
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's lighter and brighter than a full-size Höfner bass, but still retains that characteristic warmth and punch thanks to the humbuckers.
It simplifies construction and contributes to a quicker response, but it does mean no easy neck adjustments or angle changes.
A smaller combo amp with a bit of grit will really bring out its vintage character; think something with a slightly overdriven channel.
