Höfner Verythin Bass HCT-500/8-DC

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Höfner Verythin Bass HCT-500/8-DC

Höfner

Verythin Bass HCT-500/8-DC

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Product Info

Article Number: 388584
Brand: Höfner
Model: Verythin Bass HCT-500/8-DC
Price: $757.90

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This Verythin is a seriously cool, unique bass. It’s got that classic Höfner vibe but with a longer scale for more defined lows, making it a great choice for players who want a vintage feel with modern clarity. Ideal for rock, blues, and even some funk, it’s a well-built instrument offering a lot of character.

Product Description

  • Höfner Verythin Bass HCT-500/8-DC
  • Electric Bass
  • Construction: Half resonance with sustain block
  • Maple body
  • Maple top
  • 3-Stripe maple/beech/maple neck
  • Jatoba fretboard
  • 22 Frets
  • Scale: 864 mm (long scale)
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Pickups: 2 Höfner Top humbuckers
  • 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
  • Adjustable bridge
  • Colour: Dark Sunburst
PROS
  • • Maple top adds clarity and articulation to the tone
  • • Long scale (864mm) provides tighter low-end response
  • • Jatoba fretboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience
  • • Half-resonance body design contributes to surprising sustain
CONS
  • • The Verythin body can feel a bit neck-heavy for extended playing sessions
  • • Humbucker pickups lean towards a darker tone, limiting versatility
  • • Jatoba fretboard may require occasional oiling to prevent dryness

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Key Features

Body Material Maple with Maple Top
Neck Material 3-Stripe Maple/Beech/Maple
Fingerboard Jatoba
Pickups Höfner Top Humbuckers
Scale Length 864 mm
Frets 22
Strings Nickel-plated steel
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The half-resonance design and sustain block balance the hollow body’s natural acoustic properties, resulting in more focused sustain and a slightly more direct tone than a fully hollow model.
They’re not particularly overwound; they deliver a balanced output with a warm, vintage-inspired character, leaning towards a rounder, less aggressive sound.
While comfortable, the thinner body can accentuate neck dive, so a good strap and proper setup are recommended for optimal standing comfort.

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