Höfner Shorty Turquoise Blue

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Höfner Shorty Turquoise Blue

Höfner

Shorty Turquoise Blue

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 599780
Brand: Höfner
Model: Shorty Turquoise Blue
Price: $181.50

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The Höfner Shorty is a seriously fun little instrument. It's incredibly portable and surprisingly versatile for its size, offering a warm, punchy sound that's perfect for beginners, travel, or anyone needing a reliable, compact axe for practice or small gigs. Don't expect high-end performance, but for the price, it’s hard to beat the value and the vibe.

Product Description

  • Höfner Shorty Turquoise Blue
  • 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: Turquoise Blue
  • Includes bag
PROS
  • • Basswood body provides a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
  • • Jatoba fingerboard offers a smooth playing experience with a touch of snap.
  • • Compact scale (628mm) makes it incredibly manageable for travel and smaller players.
  • • Höfner humbucker delivers a thick, vintage-flavored tone suitable for rock and blues.
CONS
  • • Bolt-on neck construction lacks the sustain and complexity of a set-neck design.
  • • Fixed bridge limits upgrade options and adjustments for optimal intonation.
  • • Basswood body, while resonant, isn't as tonally complex as mahogany or ash.

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Key Features

Body Material Basswood
Scale Length 628 mm
Frets 24
Electronics 1 Höfner Humbucker
Strings Nickel-plated steel (likely .045-.105 gauge, based on scale length)
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) - typical for a basswood body of this size

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a bit thinner and less resonant due to the shorter scale, but retains that characteristic Höfner warmth and punch – just dialed back a bit.
The 42mm nut width is relatively standard, but the shorter scale might feel a little cramped for some larger hands; it’s best suited for smaller hands or those who prefer a tighter feel.
While possible, it would require some modification as it's a proprietary Höfner design and the routing is specific to that pickup.

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