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Hofner Violin Bass CT - Sunburst

SKU: # 404073   |   Model: # HCT-500/1-SB   |    Product Reviews1 Reviews  Write a Review

Violin Bass CT - Sunburst

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Semi-Hollow body with a sustain block for the modern, deep-resonating bass sound. Fitted with Hofner staple PUs.

Specs


Body Material: Spruce (Top) / Maple (B&S)
Case/Gigbag: Purchased Separately
Fingerboard: Jatoba
Fretboard Radius: Info Unavailable
Neck Material: Maple / Beech / Maple
Neck Shape: Info Unavailable
Nut Width: 1.65" / 42 mm
Pickup Configuration: HH
Scale Length: 30" / 762 mm
Scale Type: Short=30-33"/762-838.2 mm
String Gauge: .040-0.100 Hofner Flatwound
Tuning Machines: Single Nickel

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Great value - very similar to German-made 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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I'm a huge Beatles fan… I mean HUGE. Last summer, my 3-year-long dream finally came true, and I bought this bass. I was considering buying the Ignition, but these factors made convinced me to upgrade: - Build quality - the HCT is much more durable than the Ignition, and it has a centre block (which doesn't really affect the tone that much) - Looks - the Ignition's body style is reflective of its price, as it doesn't really look like the German Höfners. The HCT however is practically identical, and the finish can vary from bass to bass (mine is more of a reddish colour, but I've seen others with almost greenish colours. - Features - The HCT's feature are more accurate to the German 500/1s (such as the pickups, pick guard placement, and body shape) - Sound - My oh my is this a great sounding bass. The center block doesn't necessarily make this bass sound “contemporary” (depending on what amp or settings you use), but it does make the bass a touch heavier at around 4.75 pounds (2.15 kg). All in all, this is a great bass. I personally prefer the HCT over the Ignition, but this is just my opinion. Höfner makes some great basses, and I hope that my comparison can help you to decide which one suits you best :)
Posted by Linden on Mar 13, 2025
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