New Deluxe Hofner Ignition Bass Guitar Model HI-BB-SB From An Authorized Hofner Dealer.

Hofner Violin Bass The world's iconic bass Fitted With Hofner Roundwound Strings and Teacup Knobs. With Deluxe Fitted Case. What A Deal!

The 500/1 Violin Bass was first shown to the public at the Frankfurt Muiskmesse in 1956. It has been in continuous production ever since. Designed by Walter Höfner as an alternative to the upright double bass it fulfilled this aim and much more. It leapt to worldwide fame when Paul McCartney was seen playing one with The Beatles in the early 1960s. Today the 500/1 is offered in a number of models from the budget Ignition version through to the handmade German built re-issues and Gold label specials. Its short scale (30in) and ultra lightweight has found favour with many professionals over the years.

The sound of a Violin Bass is unlike any other bass. When used with flatwound strings it produces a distinctive deep and penetrating thud not unlike an upright double bass. This sound can be used to emulate those pop sounds of the 1960s or slightly overdriven in a modern rock band to provide a deep driving bass. It is also commonly used today in studios for recording bass lines for dance music. It has also seen increasing use in reggae bands where a deep driving bass is always wanted. Despite being one of the smallest basses available it easily produces massive bass lines and is remarkably versatile.

Taking a lead from our 70s Violin Bass models the Ignition Violin Bass guitars from Hofner let you get your hands on one of the world's iconic guitars. In contrast to the HCT model this version has a fully hollow body and of course comes with the famous Hofner control panel, wooden bridge and Hofner style tailpiece. The Hofner Ignition Violin bass comes at the perfect price point for players requiring the classic Hofner sound on a budget.

Body:
Shape Ignition Violin Bass
Wood: Top Spruce Soundhole
Wood Back Flame Maple
Wood Sides Flame Maple
Binding Top White
Binding Back White
Binding Sides White
Neck: Wood Maple
Construction One Piece Headstock Shape Ignition Violin/Club Bass Logo and Artwork Script Neck Joint
Hofner Violin Bass Set Neck Joint At 16th Fret
Thickness Neck + FB At 1st Fret 21mm
Thickness Neck + FB Near Heel 22mm Heel Cap
Fingerboard Wood Rosewood
Scale 30"/76cm
Nut Width 42mm
Width At 12th Fret 50mm
Inlays Dots
Binding White Side Dots
Number Of Frets 22
Bridge Material Rosewood
Type Hofner Fretted
Finish Top Sunburst
Neck Sunburst
Hardware Tuners Single Nickel
Tuner Buttons Pearl finish
Tailpiece Trapeze Nickel
Nut Material Plastic
Pickguard Pearloid Plastic
Pickup Neck Hofner Ignition Staple Nickel
Pickup Middle Hofner Ignition Staple Nickel Potentiometer Knobs Black
Strings Setup Action Bass String at 12th Fret 3mm
Action Treble String at 12th Fret 2mm


Includes Deluxe Hard Fitted Case
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Condition
Brand New (New)
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Brand Hofner
Model Deluxe Ignition Beatle Bass
Categories 4-String
Fretboard Material Rosewood
Right / Left Handed Right Handed
Number of Strings 4 String
Body Shape Violin

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New Hofner Deluxe Ignition Beatle Bass Guitar Teacup Knobs, Case
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