Höfner Shorty Deluxe Blue

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Höfner Shorty Deluxe Blue

Höfner

Shorty Deluxe Blue

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 486831
Brand: Höfner
Model: Shorty Deluxe Blue
Price: $218.90

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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.

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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.

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