Höfner Shorty Deluxe RD
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Höfner
Shorty Deluxe RD
Product Info
Article Number:
462983
Brand:
Höfner
Model:
Shorty Deluxe RD
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$195.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Höfner Shorty Deluxe RD is a quirky, fun instrument, perfect for beginners or players seeking a compact, vintage-inspired vibe. Its short scale makes it easy to play, and the humbuckers provide a surprisingly full sound. It’s a great option for those wanting a unique, budget-friendly guitar with a distinct character.
Product Description
- Höfner Shorty Deluxe RD
- Electric Guitar
- Classics from the eighties
- Basswood body
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Blackwood fretboard
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- 24 Frets
- Pickup: 2 Höfner humbuckers
- Fixed tailpiece and bridge in one
- Total length: 82 cm
- Colour: Red
- Bag included
PROS
- • Basswood body offers a surprisingly resonant and lightweight platform.
- • Maple neck provides decent stability and a comfortable feel for shorter runs.
- • Höfner humbuckers deliver a thick, warm tone suitable for rock and blues.
- • Fixed bridge enhances tuning stability and offers a vintage feel.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction limits sustain compared to set-neck designs.
- • Blackwood fretboard can feel a bit 'slick' to some players – lacks the grip of rosewood.
- • Scale length restricts versatility; not ideal for complex jazz or metal.
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Key Features
Body Material
Basswood
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Blackwood
Pickups
Höfner Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
24
Bridge
Fixed Tailpiece/Bridge
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's warmer and more mid-focused than a standard Höfner bass, owing to the guitar tuning and humbucker pickups, but retains that characteristic Höfner 'growl'.
Yes, most Höfner guitars feature rosewood fretboards; blackwood offers a slightly different feel and tonal response, a bit less textured.
Absolutely. The shorter scale length and compact body make it very comfortable for smaller hands and players who prefer a more manageable instrument.
