Höfner Ignition VSB LH SE
Elektrische basgitaar
- lefthand / linkshandig model
- Bodyvorm: Hollowbody
- Bovenblad: vurenhout
- Body: esdoornhout
- Hals: esdoornhout
- Fingerboard: jatoba
- 22 frets
- Scale: 76 cm
- Topkambreedte: 39,8 mm
- Pickups: 2 Höfner humbuckers
- bedieningspaneel met 2 Volume controls, 2 aan-/uitschakelaars, Rhythm/Solo schakelaar voor Volume Boost
- originele Tea Cup potentiometer-knoppen op het bedieningspaneel
- vernikkelde hardware
- Kleur: Vintage Sunburst
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Leverbaar sinds Juni 2009
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artikelnummer 232785
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verkoopseenheid 1 stuk
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Colour Sunburst
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Body Maple
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Neck Maple, Beech
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Fingerboard Jatoba
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Frets 22
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Scale Shortscale
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Pickup System HH
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Electronics Passive
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Including Case No
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Incl. Gigbag No
A little piece of history
Few and far between are the bass guitars that have written more music history than the Höfner Violin Bass 500/1 – after all, it's been Sir Paul McCartney's instrument of choice since 1961. Part of Höfner's affordable Ignition Series, this legendary model is fittingly called the Beatles Bass, and just like Sir Paul's original instrument, this version is built for left-handers. With its short scale length, hollow body, and pair of Höfner humbuckers, it delivers exactly the vintage tone expected – and looks every bit as iconic. Another big plus is its lightweight build and compact size. Best of all, owning this piece of music history won't mean breaking the bank.
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An electric bass like no other
Not long after its debut in 1956, the Höfner 500/1 earned the nickname Violin Bass – no surprise, considering it was directly inspired by the classical string instruments Höfner started out making. The compact body is made from maple and topped with spruce, and like an acoustic instrument, it's hollow – adding a woody character to the tone. The scale length is 76cm (compared to the usual 86cm, roughly 30" and 34"), so the maple neck with its jatoba fingerboard is shorter too, making it very comfortable to play. The lightweight, resonant bridge design also takes its cues from traditional string instruments. Two Höfner humbuckers – alongside the passive electronics with twin volume controls and three switches – deliver a very varied palette of vintage and retro tones.
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Carry That Weight
This isn't just a bass for fans of the Fab Four – its light weight and compact shape make it a blessing for any players who like it a little lighter. The short scale also makes switching from guitar to bass a breeze, so six-stringers will feel at home in no time; that's a big plus for anyone who only plays the thicker strings now and then. Speaking of 'Now and Then': Anyone looking for piece of Beatles history that they can actually play, and at an attractive price, will find the Höfner Ignition Beatles Bass more than fits the bill. The instrument comes with a certificate of authenticity and Sir Paul's famous 'Bassmann' sticker.
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About Höfner
The Höfner company has a long tradition and was founded by Karl Höfner in Schönbach at the end of the 19th century. Initially, the product range consisted mainly of bowed string instruments, and the first guitars were added around 1930. After the Second World War, the company was relocated to Möhrendorf in Bavaria. In the 1950s, the company flourished thanks to new musical trends, and basses were now introduced in addition to guitars. Legendary models were created during this time, such as the President, the Committee, and the 500/1 short-scale bass, which made music history a short time later with the Beatles. The subsequent boom in Beat music quickly brought Höfner enormous demand and enduring world fame. Today, Höfner is one of the best-known and largest manufacturers of bowed string instruments and of archtop, semi-acoustic, and solid-body guitars, as well as a wide range of basses.
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Every day, in every way...
Music is all about authenticity – and the Höfner Ignition Beatles Bass has plenty to offer in this regard. For '60s Pop and Rock, classic Soul and Blues, vintage Rock and more, it delivers not just the right sound but the legendary look to match. The two humbuckers and the control circuitry provide a wide range of retro tones: With the rich, deep low end coming from the neck pickup and the clarity and articulation of the bridge pickup, there's room to dial in every bassist's dream tone for live gigs, studio sessions, or recording at home – so they can step right into the footsteps of Sir Paul McCartney.
