Höfner Verythin CT Special Red

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Höfner Verythin CT Special Red

Höfner

Verythin CT Special Red

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Product Info

Article Number: 488859
Brand: Höfner
Model: Verythin CT Special Red
Price: $768.90

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The Verythin CT Special Red is a really cool, semi-hollow instrument that's surprisingly versatile. It's fantastic for players wanting a unique look and feel, particularly those who prefer a comfortable, shorter scale length. This is a great option for gigging musicians needing a portable, character-filled bass.

Product Description

  • Höfner Verythin CT Special Red
  • Electric Guitar
  • Maple body with spruce sound block
  • Batwing (bat) sound holes
  • Maple neck
  • Jatoba fingerboard
  • Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: Slendaneck
  • Scale: 628 mm
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • 22 Frets
  • Pickups 2 vintage voice humbuckers
  • 2 x Volume and 1 x tone control
  • 3-Way switch
  • Colour: Red
PROS
  • • Maple/spruce construction delivers a surprisingly resonant and articulate tone.
  • • Slendaneck profile offers exceptional playability, especially for smaller hands.
  • • Vintage-voiced humbuckers provide a warm, thick tone suitable for blues and rock.
  • • Batwing soundholes enhance acoustic projection and aesthetic appeal.
CONS
  • • Maple body, while resonant, can be prone to feedback at higher volumes.
  • • Shorter scale length limits low-end extension compared to full-scale basses.
  • • Jatoba fingerboard can feel a bit harder than rosewood or ebony.

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Key Features

Body Material Maple with Spruce Sound Block
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Jatoba
Pickups 2 Vintage Voice Humbuckers
Scale Length 628 mm
Frets 22
Bridge Höfner AdjustoBridge
Weight Approximately 8.8 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's more focused and less boomy than a fully hollow instrument; the spruce block helps retain clarity and reduces unwanted resonance.
While versatile, the vintage voicing leans towards classic tones; heavier genres might require additional EQ or effects to achieve the desired sound.
Yes, it's designed to be thinner and more comfortable, making it easier to navigate the fretboard, especially for players with smaller hands or a preference for faster playing.

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