Hofner Ignition Violin Electric Bass











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A short-scale icon that powered the British Invasion, Hofner's Ignition Violin bass offers a 30" scale length, the iconic violin body shape, and humbuckers.
What's special about this item?
Feature: | What it does: |
---|---|
30-inch short scale | Feels easy to play; exceptional note bloom |
Fully hollow body | Single tone chamber, resonant and alive sound |
Hofner Staple nickel pickups | Focused Hofner low end; warm and defined tone |
Maple body | Long sustain, good projection, bright tone |
Overview
The short-scale Hofner Ignition Series Violin bass is based on Hofner's iconic 1906 Violin bass. Hofner is synonymous with high-quality, and these German-made guitars and basses have helped to shape the history of modern music. This updated version provides the unmistakable tone and style that helped define the British (Beatles) Invasion. The tonewoods produce a warm, resonant sound and its semi-acoustic, Hollowbody construction, compact body shape, set neck, and two humbucking pickups - have remained unchanged since the Ignition Series was first introduced.
- All hollow construction
- Hoefner Ignition Staple Humbucker Set
- Maple Body and Neck with Rosewood Fretboard
- Short 30" Scale Length
- Teacup knobs
- Versatile Sound for various music genres and Players
- High-Quality Durable Hardware
- Lightweight and fun to play
Features:
- Iconic Hofner Violin Shaped Bass- All hollow construction
- Hoefner Ignition Staple Humbucker Set
- Maple Body and Neck with Rosewood Fretboard
- Short 30" Scale Length
- Teacup knobs
- Versatile Sound for various music genres and Players
- High-Quality Durable Hardware
- Lightweight and fun to play
Specs
- Construction: Hollow Body
- Body Material: Maple
- Top: Spruce
- Binding: Top and back - white/ ivory
- Neck: Maple
- Neck Joint: Set Neck
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Frets: 22
- Scale: Shortscale 30"
- Pickup Configuration: HH
- Pickups: 2 Hofner Ignition Staple humbuckers
- Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
- Electronics: Passive
- Tuners: Individual machine heads with pearloid plastic buttons
- Body Material: Maple
- Top: Spruce
- Binding: Top and back - white/ ivory
- Neck: Maple
- Neck Joint: Set Neck
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Frets: 22
- Scale: Shortscale 30"
- Pickup Configuration: HH
- Pickups: 2 Hofner Ignition Staple humbuckers
- Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
- Electronics: Passive
- Tuners: Individual machine heads with pearloid plastic buttons
- Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
- Black
- Shipping Weight: 8 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 48 x 16 x 4 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): HOF-HI-VB-BK
- Sunburst
- Shipping Weight: 7.5 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 48 x 16 x 4 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): HOF-HI-VB-SB
- Sunburst Cavern
- Shipping Weight: 8 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 48 x 16 x 4 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): HOF-HI-VB-CA-SB
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$499.99
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