Höfner Verythin Bass-HCT-500/7 SB
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Höfner
Verythin Bass-HCT-500/7 SB
Product Info
Article Number:
245922
Brand:
Höfner
Model:
Verythin Bass-HCT-500/7 SB
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$823.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Verythin is a seriously cool, unique instrument. Its hollowbody design and short scale make it surprisingly comfortable and easy to play, while those Staple Top pickups give it a classic, growly tone perfect for vintage rock, blues, and Motown. It's a fantastic option for players wanting a distinctive look and feel without the premium price tag of some boutique basses.
Product Description
- Höfner Verythin Bass-HCT-500/7 SB
- Hollowbody Electric Bass
- Flamed maple body
- With sustain block
- Maple top
- Maple/Birch/Maple neck
- Jatoba fretboard
- Scale: 762 mm (30")
- Nut width: 42 mm
- 2 Höfner Staple Top humbucker pickups
- 2 Volume controls
- 2 Tone controls
- Sixties-style tailpiece
- Ebony bridge
- Dimensions: length = 118 cm
- width of body at bottom = 41 cm
- width of body at top = 30 cm
- depth = 8 cm
- Colour: Antique Brown Sunburst
PROS
- • Flamed maple top provides a visually striking, premium aesthetic.
- • The sustain block noticeably enhances resonance and note sustain.
- • Höfner Staple Top humbuckers deliver a warm, vintage-inspired tone.
- • Compact body and shallow depth offer exceptional comfort and portability.
CONS
- • The 30in scale length may feel cramped for bassists accustomed to longer scales.
- • Hollowbody construction can be prone to feedback at higher volumes.
- • Jatoba fretboard, while durable, may not offer the smoothness of ebony.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Flamed maple top, maple body
Neck Material
Maple/Birch/Maple
Fingerboard
Jatoba
Pickups
Höfner Staple Top humbuckers
Scale Length
762 mm (30 in)
Frets
22, medium-jumbo
Strings
Nickel-plated steel
Weight
Approximately 9 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s warmer and more resonant, with a slightly ‘woody’ character – the hollowbody adds a certain depth and airiness you won't find in a solid bass.
It’s a genuine improvement; it tightens the low end and extends sustain, preventing the body resonance from becoming muddy.
While manageable, the shorter scale might feel a little cramped if you're used to a full-scale bass. A quick try-before-you-buy is always recommended.
