Hofner Contemporary Violin Bass Left Handed, Sunburst
£669.00

Hofner Contemporary Violin Bass Left Handed, Sunburst

£669.00

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Hofner Contemporary Violin Bass Left Handed, Sunburst
£669.00

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Looking for a new left-handed bass that combines vintage-style aesthetics and tone, with a modern playability? Then you really need to check out this Hofner Contemporary Violin Bass Left Handed, in a Sunburst finish!

One Of The World's Most Iconic Basses!

The original Hofner 500/1 was created during the mid 1950s, and during the 1960s was renowned as being one of the primary instruments of none other than Paul McCartney.

This Contemporary Violin Bass is an affordable, modern take on the classic 500/1, and is packed full of the same kind of style that made the original such a popular choice.

Hofner Contemporary Violin Bass Left Handed, Sunburst Highlights

  • Classic, left-handed Violin-style bass
  • Semi-hollow body design, with a Spruce centreblock
  • Shorter 30" scale length
  • 3-piece Maple and beech set-neck design
  • Bound 22-Fret Rosewood fingerboard
  • Two Hofner Staple pickups deliver that rich, resonant bass tone
  • Classic 50s-style aesthetics
  • Home Delivery options available

Top Notch Construction

Thanks to its semi-hollow, Spruce and Flame Maple design, and the inclusion of a Spruce Centreblock, the Contemporary Violin Bass combines the distinctive look and tone of the original, with the playability of a more modern instrument.

Not only does the inclusion of a centreblock increase the overall natural sustain of this bass, it also helps to eliminate any unwanted feedback when playing at higher volume levels.

Classicly Voiced

Thanks to the inclusion of two Hofner Staple Nickel pickups, this Contemporary Violin Bass accurately recreates the tone of the 500/1 original.

These pickups have been specially-wound to work perfectly with this basses semi-hollow construction, and compliment its natural resonance with a deep and booming modern voice.

Order Yours Today

Place your order at PMT Online today and get yourself a Hofner Contemporary Violin Bass LH in Sunburst for the best guaranteed UK price.

Don't forget: if you place your order Online you can choose from our fantastic range of Home Delivery options.

Hofner Contemporary Violin Bass Left Handed, Sunburst Specs

Body

  • Shape: Violin Bass
  • Wood Top: Spruce
  • Wood Back/Sides: Flame Maple
  • Binding Top: Black/White/Black
  • Binding Back: Black/White/Black
  • Binding Sides: White
  • Centreblock: Spruce

Neck

  • Neck Material: Maple/Beech/Maple
  • Construction: Three-Piece
  • Headstock Shape: Violin Bass
  • Neck Joint: Hofner Violin Bass Set Neck
  • Joint At: 16th Fret
  • Thickness of Neck and FB at 1st Fret: 22mm
  • Thickness of Neck and FB Near Heel: 24mm
  • Heel Cap: Pearl
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Scale Length: 30"
  • Fret Markers: Dots
  • FB Binding: White
  • Side Dots: Yes
  • Number of Frets: 22

Hardware

  • Bridge Type: Hofner Fretted, Ebony
  • Tuners: Single Nickel
  • Tuner Buttons: Pearl
  • Tailpiece: Trapeze Nickel
  • Nut Material: Plastic
  • Pickguard: White Pearl

Electronics

  • Neck Pickup: Hofner Staple Nickel
  • Bridge Pickup: Hofner Staple Nickel
  • Knobs: Black and Silver
More Information
Manufacturer Hofner
SKU 126865
Shipping Weight (kg) 8.000000
MPN HCT5001LSB
Colour sunburst
Warranty 2 Years
Series Contemporary Series
Scale Length 30"
Nut Width 42mm
Neck Wood and Maple Neck
Pickup Config 2 x humbucker
Number Of Strings 4 string
Body Material maple body
Body Size full size
Right / Left-Handed left handed
Fingerboard rosewood fingerboard
Guitar Style violin style

Delivery

We have a wide range of Delivery Options available, depending on the value of your parcel and budget. Select from our 2-3 Day Saver Service or our Next Working Day options at the Checkout.
This will include a text or email on the day of delivery giving you an exact hour window of when your gear will be with you, and the drivers name - just so you know when to turn the volume down!

  • Free Delivery Available on Selected Products
  • Weekend UK Mainland Delivery (Saturday-Sunday): £19.99
  • Small Items (Under 750g) Small items will be delivered by Royal Mail starting from 99p
  • Heavy Items (Over 30kg): Pallet Service Doorstep Delivery £65

For heavy items, courier details, out of stock products, out of area postcodes or international deliveries see our full Delivery info here.

Collection

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Returns

If you and your item aren’t getting along, you have 14 days from when you receive the goods to contact our PMT experts either by phone or email to return your item.

*Please note, we cannot accept returns of:

  • Special/Custom Orders - Any order that is custom or has been personalised.
  • Products with Hygiene Seals - Microphones, any in-ear earphones, monitors, orchestral instruments with mouthpieces and any other items that touch your mouth, nose or inner ear if you have broken the hygienic seal on the packaging.
  • Software & Media - Any software or media that has been opened or registered via physical or digital means.

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Online Orders

If you and your new item aren’t getting along, you have 14 days from when you receive the goods to contact our PMT Experts either by phone or email to return your item or organise an exchange for something more suitable.

Store Orders

If you've changed your mind about something you bought in-store, bring it back within 14 days of purchase and we'll be happy to exchange it for another product, a gift card or store credit.