Offered for sale:
New Hofner Violin Bass Ignition Series Transparent Black model number HI-BB-PE, serial number X0701H329.
This is a new instrument and is sold with a full manufacturer’s warranty.
Taking a lead from our 70s Violin Bass models 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 Höfner 70's style 'staple' pick-ups to give the authentic Höfner sound. It is of course fitted with the famous Höfner control panel, this has on/off for each pick-up, solo/rhythm switch and individual volume controls.
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 Höfner sound on a budget.
Case not included. Cases and gig bags available separately.
Free shipping within the contiguous 48 states.
BASS 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: White
Neck Wood: Maple
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
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
Strings: Flat Wound
Approximate Weight: 5.2 lbs.
Setup Action Bass String at 12th Fret: 3mm
Action Treble String at 12th Fret: 2mm
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