Description: Hofner 500/1 HCT Contemporary Violin Bass - Beautiful Hofner Contemporary 500/1 bass, near mint condition. Played less than 5 hours, never gigged. Comes with original hardshell Hofner case. Plays great, neck is straight, nice playable action, truss rod works as it should. Strung with La Bella flat wound strings for Hofner bass. Bass is near perfect, hardshell case has a few marks but is very nice. Buy this beautiful bass- IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS!! Hofner's Contemporary series, also know as the "CT Series" are light weight, easy to play and known for having great tone. To compare Hofner Contemporary Series basses vs. German Hofner basses: There are a number of similarities and differences between a German Hofner and a CT Series bass. All CT series bases have a spruce top and flame maple back and sides as do most German basses however German basses are made of a slightly higher grades of wood. CT basses have a center block for greater sustain and strength, German basses retain the original design and do not use a center block. The exterior dimensions of German and CT series basses are basically the same however other than pickups most hardware is not interchangeable. The CT series basses use the same German made Hofner staple and toaster style pickups most German built basses use. The addition of flat wound strings make CT basses sound very similar to a German bass. CT series bases also have side dot markers on the binding which appeals to many players. Tone is very similar due to the fact that both the CT Series and most German reissues share the same German built staple pickups. The addition of flat would strings make it very difficult to tell the two apart. CT basses are made in Asia in a Hofner approved factory which adheres to strict Hofner quality standards. They use automation and modern construction techniques designed to enhance quality and lower cost. German basses are hand crafted in Germany by experienced Luthiers with extensive craftsmanship and hand fitted quality.
Price: 650 USD
Location: Arab, Alabama
End Time: 2025-02-13T05:00:54.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Höfner
Handedness: Right-Handed
Type: Electric Bass Guitar
Body Material: Maple
Body Type: Semi-Hollow
Size: 500/1
Fretboard Material: Rosewood
String Configuration: 4 String
Body Color: Sunburst
Neck Material: Maple
Set Includes: Hofner Hardshell Case
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
