Höfner Verythin CT Special Sunburst

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Höfner Verythin CT Special Sunburst

Höfner

Verythin CT Special Sunburst

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 488852
Brand: Höfner
Model: Verythin CT Special Sunburst
Price: $768.90

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This Verythin CT Special is a real charmer – a great option for players seeking a semi-hollow feel with vintage mojo. The short scale and comfortable neck make it surprisingly accessible, and the humbuckers have a nice, warm growl that's perfect for classic rock, blues, and jazz. It’s a fantastic grab for players who want that Höfner vibe without the full 500 series price tag.

Product Description

  • Höfner Verythin CT Sunburst
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Maple with a spruce sound block
  • Soundholes: Batwings
  • Neck: Maple
  • Fretboard: Jatoba
  • Fretboard inlays: Dots
  • Neck profile: Slendaneck
  • Scale: 643 mm (25.25")
  • Nut width: 44 mm
  • 22 Frets
  • Pickups 2 Vintage Voice humbuckers
  • 2 Volume controls
  • 1 Tone control
  • 3-Way switch
  • Colour: Brunette Sunburst
PROS
  • • Maple body provides focused, articulate tone with spruce resonance
  • • Slendaneck profile offers comfortable, fast playability for various hand sizes
  • • Vintage Voice humbuckers deliver warm, classic rock and blues tones
  • • Batwing soundholes project surprising volume and acoustic character
CONS
  • • Jatoba fretboard can feel slightly harder than rosewood or ebony
  • • Short scale (25.25in) limits low-end extension compared to longer scales
  • • Limited pickup versatility; not ideal for modern, high-gain genres

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Key Features

Body Material Maple with Spruce Sound Block
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Jatoba
Pickups Vintage Voice Humbuckers
Scale Length 643 mm (25.25in)
Frets 22
Bridge Höfner AdjustoBridge
Weight Approximately 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's more focused and less boomy than a full-sized 500; the maple body tames the low end a bit, but still retains a nice resonance.
Yes, it’s surprisingly accommodating; it’s thinner than many standard necks, making it manageable even for players with bigger hands, though some may prefer a more substantial feel.
Absolutely, they are standard humbucker size and spacing, so a wide range of aftermarket pickups can be installed without modification.

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