Hofner Violin Guitar Six String For Sale (2024 Update)

The best-selling 500/1 contemporary version of the hofner violin bass guitar in black offers those wanting to own one of the world's iconic guitars the chance to do so at a very attractive price. recreating the style of the 1964 version. featuring a sustain block inside the body to give modern, deep-resonating bass sounds while still retaining the original hofner beatles bass sound. with a short scale of 30" and the small violin bass body it is one of greatest electric bass guitars ever made.

New hofner hi-459 ignition pro transparent black 6-string violin guitar. does not include a case. hi-459-pe-tbk

The hofner ignition series violin electric guitar is lightweight and easy to love. it features set-neck construction and a full 25.5" scale. the body is made of flamed maple back & sides with a sweet sounding spruce top. loud enough for acoustic practice, it really shines when plugged in thanks to two mini humbuckers. hardware includes a floating rosewood bridge with tune-o-matic top for perfect intonation and vintage style tuning machines.

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 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. features/specs: body shape: ignition violin bass wood. top: spruce wood, back: flame maple wood. sides: flame maple. binding top: white. binding back: white. binding sides: whit.e center block: none. neck wood: maple. construction: one piece headstock. shape: ignition violin/club bass logo and artwork script. neck joint: hofner violin/club bass set. neck joint at 16th fret. thickness neck + fb at 1st fret: 21mm. thickness neck + fb near heel: 22mm. fingerboard – wood: rosewood. scale: 30"/76cm. nut width: 42mm. width at 12th fret: 50mm. inlays dots binding: white. side dots: yes. number of frets 22. bridge material: rosewood. type: hofner fretted finish top sunburst or black body, sunburst or black neck, sunburst or black hardware. tuners: single nickel tuner, buttons pearl finish. tailpiece: trapeze nickel. nut material: plastic. pickguard pearloid: plastic pickup.

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. specifications: body wood top: spruce. wood back: flame maple. wood sides: flame maple. binding (top, back & sides): white. centre block: none. neck wood: maple/beech/maple. construction: one piece. headstock shape: ignition violin/club bass. neck joint: hofner violin/club bass set neck. joint at: 16th fret. thickness neck + fb at 1st fret: 21mm. thickness neck + fb near heal: 22mm. fingerboard wood: rosewood. scale: 30"/76cm (short scale). nut width: 42mm. width at 12th fret: 50mm. inlays: dots. binding: white. side dots: yes. number of frets: 22. bridge material: rosewood. type: hofner fretted. hardware tuners: single nickel. tuner buttons: pearl finish. tailpiece: trapeze nickel. nut material: plastic. pickguard: pearloid plastic. pickup neck: hofner ignition staple nickel. pickup bridge: hofner ignition staple nickel. potentiometer knobs: black. setup. action bass string at 12th fret: 3mm. action b treble string at 12th fret: 2mm. finish top, body & neck: sunburst.

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. no case or bag.

The hofner shorty was first produced back in the 1980s and hofner continue to offer this compact travel guitar for those guitarists who can't bear to be without a guitar even when on holiday! the hofner shorty offers full scale length combined with such small overall dimensions that it can be taken anywhere. it fits easily into the overhead locker on most aircraft for example. the compact size also makes it perfect for lounging on your couch and noodling on the shorty! hofner gig bag included.

Bass guitars – paul mc – cartney first picked up a hofner 500/1 violin bass in 1961, and by 1962 the fab four's bass player was fast on his way to turning this instrument into a staple of early rock. this vintage '62 violin bass gives you the same amazing experience mc – cartney enjoyed when he first received his favorite hofner, providing you with timeless sound, style, and playing comfort. between its breathtaking flame maple and spruce construction and its classic hofner staple humbuckers, this vintage '62 violin bass delivers the warm, woody, and vibrant sound that held down the back beat of the golden age of rock and roll. hofner vintage '62 violin bass at a glance: a spot-on re-creation of hofner's famous '62 violin bass. hofner staple humbuckers deliver classic bass guitar tone. hofner – creating fantastic stringed instruments since 1887 a spot-on re-creation of hofner's famous '62 violin bass. by 1962, paul mc – cartney's violin bass had become a permanent fixture on the beatles' bandstand. what began as a conveniently symmetrical instrument that wouldn't look too awkward flipped upside down (to accommodate mc – cartney's left handedness) quickly turned into a major part of the beatles' sound. this vintage '62 violin bass captures the sound, spirit, and style of this legendary bass perfectly. hofner staple humbuckers deliver classic bass guitar tone – everyone knows that the biggest contributor to your tone is the set of pickups loaded in your instrument. so, if you're looking for that iconic warm, woody, and almost acoustic tone, then you'll be thrilled with this vintage '62 violin bass. when sir paul mc – cartney purchased a 500/1 violin bass to use with the beatles, hofner became a household name amongst musicians worldwide. hofner vintage '62 violin bass features: a prefect re-creation of hofner's '62 hollowbody electric bass. flame maple back and sides topped with spruce provide plenty of natural acoustic resonance, 2-piece flame maple neck looks amazing and delivers phenomenal natural sustain. hofner staple humbuckers deliver classic warm, woody, and almost acoustic-style tone. full set of traditional 500/1 style tone controls let you dial the perfect sound for any tune. hofner vintage strap and hardshell case included. experience iconic hofner sound and style with this vintage '62 violin bass 4-string bass guitars.

Horner's very thin in an amazing and super slick black finish. the hct-500/7 features the same 30" scale and pickups as their german instruments. true their name they are thin and very light weight making them very addictive and hard to put down. if you're on the hunt for a semi-hollow bass, the hogner very thin should definitely be on your list. they've changed the tailpiece on this new version so you can use your favorite short-scale strings on them.

The ignition club bass features a fully hollow body design combined with hfner '70s style 'staple' pickups to give you the authentic hfner sound. the hfner control panel has an on/off for each pickup, solo/rhythm switch and individual volume controls. it's an affordable way to get the hofner look and style that players have enjoyed for years. the ignition club bass features a spruce top paired with flame maple back and sides featuring white binding, a one-piece set maple neck and rosewood fretboard with dot inlays. other key appointments include it's stylish headstock, sunburst finish, rosewood bridge, trapeze nickel tailpiece and pearloid plastic pickguard which help give this bass visual appeal. body:- shape: ignition club bass. wood top: spruce soundhole. wood back: flame maple. wood sides: flame maple. binding top: white. binding back: white. binding sides: white. centerblock: none. neck:- wood: maple. construction: one-piece. headstock: shape ignition violin/club bass. logo and artwork: script. neck joint: hofner violin/club bass set neck. joint at 16th fret – thickness neck + fb at 1st fret: 21mm. thickness neck + fb near heel: 22mm. heel cap. fretboard wood: rosewood. scale: 30"/76cm. nut width: 42mm. width at 12th fret: 50mm. inlays: dots. binding: white. side dots: yes – number of frets: 22. bridge – material: rosewood. type: hofner fretted. finish top: sunburst. body: 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 bridge: hofner ignition staple nickel. potentiometer knobs: black. strings setup:action bass. string at 12th fret: 3mm. action treble string at 12th fret: 2mm.

The hofner ignition series violin electric guitar is lightweight and easy to love. it features set-neck construction and a full 25.5 scale. the body is made of flamed maple back sides with a sweet sounding spruce top. loud enough for acoustic practice, it really shines when plugged in thanks to two mini humbuckers. hardware includes a floating rosewood bridge with tune-o-matic top for perfect intonation and vintage style tuning machines. case sold separately.

The hofner 500/1 violin bass was designed by walter hofner and launched at the frankfurt music messe in 1956. it has since gone on to become one of the most recognizable electric bass guitars in the music world in terms of both looks and sound. this special version was inspired by a bass made in august 1963 for paul mccartney. it has a fully hollow body and original hofner slim neck profile for added sustain and playability. includes a hofner vintage strap and hofner case.

Based on the original classic hofner very thin guitar body shape from 1960 with the body depth of only 1.25 inches. the hofner very thin was extremely popular with groups during the 1960s beat boom era. the hofner very thin ct not only captures that unique 60s sound but also has the ability to produce tones ranging from deep gutsy blues through to cutting distorted rock. hofner achieves this by fitting a center block in the body to produce more sustain, deeper tones and less feedback. includes hard-shell case.

The ignition (hi) series offers you the chance to own a piece of history even on a tight budget. this model has a fully hollow body combined with h fner 70's style 'staple' pick-ups to give the authentic h fner sound. it is of course fitted with the famous h fner control panel, this has on/off for each pick-up, solo/rhythm switch and individual volume controls. this special edition has the famous hofner tea cup knobs on the control panel and has hofner flatwound strings for that 60s sound! finished in a special color for a truly distinctive bass. lightweight and with its short scale (30") neck it is a pleasure to play, even for hours without getting back-ache and fatigue. this bass comes at the perfect price point for players requiring the classic h fner sound on a budget.

The shorty bass offers 76cm (30") scale length (the same as the violin and club basses) combined with such small overall dimensions that it can be taken anywhere. it will fit in the overhead locker of most aircraft for example. it is also perfect for noodling when lounging on your couch.

The hofner shorty travel guitar is a must-have for serious shredders. it provides the same full scale length as a regular guitar in a compact size. the neck on the hofner shorty guitar is 22mm near the heel and 21mm at the first fret. it features a maple wood neck and a rosewood fingerboard with a black basswood body. the fingerboard has a 42mm nut width with a 24.7 inch scale. a metal bridge and dot inlays enhance the look. the hofner travel guitar was first produced back in the 1980s as a solution for guitarists who can't bear to travel without a guitar even when on vacation. it comes with a gig bag and is particularly useful for those who commute by public transportation. in addition to a hofner open humbucker, it has one tone knob and a volume knob and delivers quality sound. just hook the hofner shorty travel guitar up to an amplifier with the included cord and start jamming.

The höfner hz23 is a beautiful handmade guitar that allows all musicians access to quality workmanship and sound. it has a beautifully figured mahogany body and a solid cedar top, giving a bright tone with excellent projection and full and warm tonal characteristics. it is finished in a matt lacquer, with a cream binding complementing the caramel tones of the body and giving it a very smart appearance. with a scale of 650mm and a nut width of 50mm, this instrument is the ideal students model. made with craftsmanship and care in the höfner workshops in germany, this is a guitar that looks as good as it sounds and is also excellent value for money.

The instruments of the hofner ignition special edition (se) are based on the h fner violin basses from the 1970s. in contrast to the contemporary series, the ignition basses have a hollow resonance body. in addition to the classic control panel with tea cup pots, they are equipped with a wooden bridge and trapeze tailpiece and bear the traditional h fner logo on the body. the new cavern variant (hi-ca-se-sb) of our ignition bass offers the famous pick up spacing from 1961 in addition to the features already mentioned.

The hofner hct short violin bass is a high-quality, well-crafted bass that is sure to elevate your sound and look good while doing that. coming with the iconic and stylistic tailpiece, every part of the bass delivers that vintage aesthetic. glide down the maple neck effortlessly and play every note comfortably thanks to the soft nature of the rosewood fingerboard. this classic-inspired style is further reinforced with the use of a singular hofner humbucker, which capture the warm and well-rounded tone emitted from the mahogany and maple construction. perform with an incredible tone and style.

Easy to carry travel guitar with a full size neck vintage inspired humbucking pickup 24 3/4in scale and intonatable bridge silver sparkle finish