Höfner Shorty Violin Bass
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Höfner
Shorty Violin Bass
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This Höfner Shorty is a fantastic entry point into the vintage bass world. It nails that Beatles-era vibe with a surprisingly robust sound and incredibly comfortable neck. Ideal for beginners, students, or anyone craving a compact, characterful bass without a premium price tag.
Product Description
Höfner Shorty Violin Bass, Electric Bass
Inspired by its legendary predecessors, it combines the charm of the Shorty Bass with the vintage flair of a real Violin-Beatles Bass.
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Scale: 760 mm
- 24 Frets
- Pickup: 1 Höfner humbucker
- Volume and tone controls
- Original Hofner Tea Cup knobs
- Fixed bridge
- Open vintage machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Höfner Vintage Sunburst
- Includes gig bag
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, woody tone with surprising sustain.
- • The Höfner humbucker provides a thick, vintage growl ideal for classic styles.
- • Short scale (760mm) offers exceptional playability, especially for smaller hands.
- • Original Tea Cup knobs add a genuine vintage aesthetic and tactile feel.
- • Fixed bridge limits advanced intonation adjustments and string-through body options.
- • Open-gear tuners aren't as precise as sealed tuners, potentially affecting tuning stability.
- • Mahogany body, while warm, can feel slightly less resonant than basses with more complex construction.
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