Höfner Violin Roof Top Bass 69
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Höfner
Violin Roof Top Bass 69
Product Info
Article Number:
522197
Brand:
Höfner
Model:
Violin Roof Top Bass 69
Category:
Short Scale Basses
Price:
$3,619.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously cool piece of history – a meticulously recreated version of McCartney’s Rooftop bass. It's perfect for players wanting that instantly recognizable, slightly quirky, vintage Höfner vibe; it’s a premium-priced instrument built for character and that specific sound, not necessarily ultimate versatility.
Product Description
- Höfner Violin Roof Top Bass 69
- Electric Bass
- Replica of the 1963 bass played by Paul McCartney at the legendary "Rooftop" concert in January 1969
- Top: Spruce
- Body: Flamed maple
- Binding: Black
- white
- black
- 2-Piece neck: Flamed maple
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Scale length: 760 mm (30")
- 22 Frets
- Bridge: Ebony
- Machine heads: Strip nickel
- Pickups: 2 Höfner Staple Nickel Humbuckers
- Höfner panel electronics
- With legendary "Bassman" sticker
- Finish: Dirty and a little bit worn
- Colour: Höfner Sunburst
- Incl. an unassembled pickguard
- case and certificate
PROS
- • Spruce top delivers a surprisingly articulate and resonant tone.
- • Flamed maple body provides a warm, punchy low-end character.
- • Strip nickel machine heads offer smooth, reliable tuning stability.
- • Höfner Staple pickups capture that iconic, slightly gritty vintage sound.
CONS
- • The 'dirty' finish, while aesthetically intentional, might not appeal to all players.
- • Short scale (30") limits versatility for players preferring longer scale lengths.
- • Ebony bridge, while functional, can feel a bit harder than other wood options.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Spruce top, Flamed Maple body
Neck Material
Flamed Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 Höfner Staple Nickel Humbuckers
Scale Length
760 mm (30")
Frets
22
Strings
Nickel-plated steel (likely Höfner branded)
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) – typical for a short-scale, all-wood bass
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Frequently Asked Questions
It aims for visual and tonal accuracy, but subtle differences exist due to modern manufacturing processes and material availability.
It’s primarily cosmetic, but the slightly aged lacquer *could* subtly soften the high-end frequencies – a very minor effect, if any.
The shorter scale and rosewood fretboard offer a different feel; it’s noticeably more compact and the action might require adjustment for optimal playability.
