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Hofner HCT5001 CT Series 4-String Electric Bass

Featuring the original Staple-Top pickups popularized by the Beatles, the Hofner HCT500/1 electric bass offers the warm, open tone that Hofner fans expect.

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The Hofner HCT5001 is the contemporary series version of the famous Beatle Bass by Hofner, upgraded from the Icon series. The CT Series is an almost exact copy in the true sense of the word, it's hard tell it apart, side by side, with the German made instrument. Features include a sustain block inside the body that makes for a modern deep resonating bass with superior sustain. Comes with the original Hofner (German made) 'Staple-Top' pickups, Zero Fret, Binding, Parchment tinted pickguard and control panel. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Hofner products.

Maple body with spruce top

Set in maple neck

Pearloid button tuners

German made Staple Pickups

Rosewood fingerboard with zero fret

Bound Neck and Head Stock

Finish looks exactly like the German made Bass

Block Inside making it Semi Hollow with more Sustain

30 in. scale

Ebony based bridge with trapeze tailpiece

Volume with solo boost

Includes Hardshell Case

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging: Shipping Weight: 12 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 45 x 14 x 5 in

Hofner Warranty Hofner Warranty The manufacturer's warranty covers parts for two years and labor for two years from date of purchase. The warranty excludes damage from misuse, abuse, and contains other exclusions. If you have additional warranty questions, please call the manufacturer at 888-942-2642

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"Hofner Contemporary Bass has looks, sound, and mojo"

Sound: The pick-ups are great--loud, no buzzing, better than my Jaguar Bass. Because of the nature of the bass, you do have to be careful to avoid microphonics--it's just the nature of this beast, not a defect in the instrument. But those microphonics also create a warm tone, and can make it sound a bit like an acoustic stand up bass. The sustain block and the controls for volume, bass/rhythm are great. The bass/rhythm set-up is more of an equalizer than just a pickup selector--very nice. Feature: Decent case, but nothing special. The finish on the body, the fretboard, the frets, is perfect. Very nice. It feels like the $2000 bass, just a little heavier than the German made one. That being said, this is simply the easiest bass to strap on you back that I can imagine, except for the slightly lighter German version. Ease of Use: The feel and fit of this bass is phenomenal. I can do complex Beatles bass lines with ease. It works beautifully with muting. You may find it a little difficult to get used to picking it, but it passes. Picks work better than fingers for this one--the thick rubber ones make a great sound. Quality: This is just a wonderful =ly put together bass. It is a bargain at $750 or so. Easily worth a could hundred more. This is, by its nature, a more delicate bass than a Fender P-Bass, for instance, so you do have to keep it protected from hot weather, etc. Value: I have difficulty with long scale basses. They are heavy, thick, and too difficult for me to fret. This bass made playing fast, complex bass lines a possibility for me. It improved my playing almost immediately. For younger players, those with physical limitations, or those who tire holding a "bazooka", this is a great sounding, beautiful one to work with. It just feels right to me. Manufacturer Support: No problems. Web site a little terse. Instruction manual pretty good. The Wow Factor: It's right up there with a 12-string rickenbacker--it's got that mojo and look. Grabs the attention of all who see it. Simple, light, perfect. Overall: I'm keeping this one. Maybe someday I'll get the German one--but not any time soon.

Style of Music: Rock, Blues, Country

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Sound: this bass seems to be well made. i owned a hofner 5000 club model and i would say that iniyail impressions are that it is as good if not better. i didn't care for the sound that the original strings provided so i replaced them with hofner flatwounds. the resulting sound was far richer and i was still able to get a very strong treble sound when i wanteed it. i have no complaints and would recomend this bass. the only question is durability which i won't know for quite some time.but as of now i am very happy with it Feature: the only beefs i had was the original strings but thats a matter of personal preference. all of the materials seem to be of adequate quality. but there was no truss nut wrench. Ease of Use: there was no manual...but hey. the neck is fast and comfortable. the control panel is like my hofner 500....that is it appears to be backwards, but i am used to that Quality: seems to be Value: competitive price as good or better tna others i have seen Manufacturer Support: the only beef i had was the absence of mention of a supplied case. i bought a bag for it and when i received it found that it had a case. zzounds offered to accept the bag as a return but i decided to keep it for another guitar that i have. Overall: so far so good

Style of Music: classic rock, country, blues

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