Hofner Contemporary Violin Bass Left Handed, Sunburst
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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
| 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
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Collection
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Returns
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