Höfner Verythin Bass HCT-500/7 TR
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Höfner
Verythin Bass HCT-500/7 TR
Product Info
Article Number:
481139
Brand:
Höfner
Model:
Verythin Bass HCT-500/7 TR
Category:
4-String Semi-Acoustic Basses
Price:
$812.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Verythin is a cool, unique instrument - it's surprisingly versatile for a semi-hollow. The thin body is comfortable, and the humbuckers give it a warm, growly character perfect for rock, blues, and even some jazz. It's a great option for players wanting a vintage vibe without the vintage price tag.
Product Description
- Höfner Verythin Bass HCT-500/7 TR
- Electric Bass
- Body type: Hollowbody with sustain block
- Body: Maple
- Top: Spruce
- Neck: Maple/Birch/Maple
- Fretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
- 22 frets
- Scale: 760 mm (30")
- Saddle width: 42 mm
- Pickups: 2 Höfner Staple Top Humbuckers
- 2 volume and 2 tone controls
- Ebony bridge
- Sixtie style tailpiece
- Colour: Transparent Red
PROS
- • Spruce top provides a surprisingly articulate acoustic voice.
- • Höfner Staple Top humbuckers deliver a thick, vintage tone.
- • Maple/Birch/Maple neck offers a comfortable, stable feel.
- • Ebony bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
- • The sustain block, while helpful, adds noticeable weight.
- • Rosewood fretboard may require occasional oiling for optimal playability.
- • Scale length limits low-end extension compared to longer scales.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Maple
Neck Material
Maple/Birch/Maple
Pickups
Höfner Staple Top Humbuckers
Scale Length
760 mm (30 in)
Frets
22
Strings
Nickel-plated steel
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The acoustic projection is less robust than a larger hollow body, but the spruce top still provides a pleasant resonance and some natural character.
The neck is moderately slim, but the rosewood fretboard and 42mm nut width provide enough space for most hand sizes, although very large hands might find it slightly snug.
The Verythin offers a thinner, lighter body and a more modern neck profile, while the Old Standard has a thicker body and a more traditional, often slimmer, neck feel.
