Höfner Shorty Violin Bass CT Red

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Höfner Shorty Violin Bass CT Red

Höfner

Shorty Violin Bass CT Red

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 559114
Brand: Höfner
Model: Shorty Violin Bass CT Red
Price: $251.90

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This Shorty Violin Bass is a fantastic little package, offering a distinctive Beatles-era vibe at a budget-friendly price. The mahogany body and humbucker deliver a surprisingly powerful and warm tone, making it ideal for rock, blues, and Motown styles. It's a great option for beginners, or experienced players looking for a fun, portable bass with a unique character.

Product Description

  • Höfner Shorty Violin Bass CT Red
  • Electric Bass
  • Combines the charm of the Shorty Bass with the vintage flair of a real Violin Beatles model
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Scale: 760 mm
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • 24 Frets
  • Pickup: 1 Höfner humbucker
  • Volume and tone controls
  • Original Hofner Tea Cup knobs
  • Fixed bridge
  • Open vintage tuners
  • Chrome hardware
  • Colour: Metallic Red
  • Incl. gig bag
PROS
  • • Mahogany body delivers a warm, woody tone with surprising sustain.
  • • Maple neck provides comfortable playability and good upper fret access.
  • • Höfner humbucker offers a thick, vintage growl perfect for classic styles.
  • • Tea Cup knobs add a cool, authentic vintage aesthetic and easy control.
CONS
  • • Short scale limits low-end extension; might feel cramped for larger hands.
  • • Fixed bridge restricts more advanced setup and intonation tweaking options.
  • • Open-gear tuners aren't as precise as locking tuners for ultimate stability.

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups 1 Höfner Humbucker
Scale Length 760 mm
Frets 24
Strings Nickel-plated steel (likely)
Weight Approximately 8.8 lbs (3.9 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a vintage-voiced humbucker, so expect a rounder, less aggressive tone than many modern pickups – more about warmth and character than high output.
The 42mm nut width is relatively narrow for a bass, so players with bigger hands might find the neck a bit snug, but it's manageable.
Like most lacquered finishes, it's susceptible to chipping with rough handling, so a gig bag is essential for protection.

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