Hofner HCT-500/1 Contemporary Violin Bass – Sunburst

Information

Brand New with Warranty. We are an authorized Hofner Dealer.

The best-selling 500/1 Contemporary version of the Hofner Violin Bass Guitar offers those wanting to own one of the World's iconic guitars the chance to do so at a very attractive price. The HCT-500/1 recreates the style of the 1964 classic. It features a sustain block inside the body to give modern, deep-resonating bass sounds while still retaining the original Hofner Beatles bass sound.

How Does It Play?

We give a thorough setup to every instrument that comes through our shop. From truss rod to nut slots, pickup heights to saddle heights, you can rest assured we have this one dialed in. We also do a thorough inspection and check of all electronics and hardware to make sure nothing slips by!

We also stock the Hofner hard case for this model! Contact us for details and pricing.

Specifications

Model #: HCT-500/1-SB

Body

Shape: Violin Bass

Wood Top: Spruce

Wood Back: Flame Maple

Wood Sides: Flame Maple

Binding Top: Black/White/Black

Binding Back: Black/White/Black

Binding Sides: White

Centerblock: Spruce

Neck

Wood: Maple/Beech/Maple

Construction: Three Piece

Headstock Shape: Violin Bass

Logo and Artwork: Script

Neck Joint: Hofner Violin Bass Set Neck

Joint At: 16th Fret

Thickness Neck + FB At 1st Fret: 22mm

Thickness Neck + FB Near Heel: 24mm

Heel Cap: Pearl

Fingerboard

Wood: Jatoba

Scale: 30"/76cm

Nut Width: 42mm

Width At 12th Fret: 48mm

Inlays: Dots

Binding: White

Side Dots: Yes

Number Of Frets: 22

Bridge

Material: Ebony

Type: Hofner Fretted

Hardware

Tuners: Single Nickel

Tuner Buttons: Pearl

Tailpiece: Trapeze Nickel

Nut Material: Plastic

Pickguard: White Pearl

Pickup Neck: Hofner Staple Nickel

Pickup Middle: None

Pickup Bridge: Hofner Staple Nickel

Potentiometer Knobs: Black and Silver

Strings: Hofner HCT Roundwound

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