Höfner Shorty Violin Bass CT Red
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Höfner
Shorty Violin Bass CT Red
Product Info
Article Number:
559114
Brand:
Höfner
Model:
Shorty Violin Bass CT Red
Category:
Short Scale Basses
Price:
$251.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
