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Hofner HCT5001 Violin Electric Bass Guitar with Case
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Hofner HCT5001 Violin Electric Bass Guitar with Case

The Hofner HCT5001 Electric Bass Guitar is the contemporary version of the World Famous Violin Bass.
Constructed with a sustain block inside the body for modern, punchy, deep-resonating bass sounds. Using Original Hofner Staple-Top pick-ups, the CT5001 is a part of Hofner's contemporary series of electric guitars based on the famous models of the past. Affordable, this bass features Hofner design coupled with the latest manufacturing techniques making it perfect for stage, studio and any genre of music.

Hofner HCT5001 Features
  • 22 fret Rosewood fretboard
  • 30 inch scale Maple set neck
  • Ebony bridge with movable metal saddles
  • Brass trapeze tailpiece
  • Select German Spruce top
  • Flamed maple back and sides
  • Hofner Staple humbucking pickups
  • Mother of pearl inlay dots
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Hofner Contemporary Series Violin Bass Specifications
  • Body: Maple
  • Top: Spruce
  • Back and Sides: Flamed maple
  • Construction: Set Neck
  • Neck: Maple with Zero Fret
  • Scale Length: 30 inch
  • Nut Width: 1 5/8 inch
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Pickups: Original Höfner Staple-Top (511B)pick-ups
  • Controls: Volume; Solo Boost
  • Bridge: Ebony with Trapeze tailpiece
  • Binding: Neck and Headstock
  • Pickguard: Celluloid pickguard
  • Tuners: Pearloid button tuners
  • Hardware: Nickel Plated

 
 
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Mike from Etters, PA
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Subject:Not a Reissue But Better in Some Ways
Quality: Whoever is producing these for Hofner is taking pride in thier work, plus I'm sure Hofner is keeping close tabs on the workmanship -- top notch. (The precurser or ealier cheep Hofner was crap -- this one is exceptional for the price)
Features: This bass does not do a whole lot electronically, meaning its an inactive passive system and plays like one -- no suprises -- however, the sustain block adds a few improvements even over the reissues -- adds just enough weight (2lbs i think i read somewhere) to actually improve the feel and I think improves the sound over the higher end reissues (I've played both).
Sound: Just sweet. When I get more comments on its sound when I play straight through the mains vs playing through an amp. This is the PERFECT bass to accompany/accent an acoustic set!!
Playability and Feel: Read above... I will addd that these basses are some of the most playable out there. They are obviously not intended for hard playing and slap but they play as loud and deep as you want them to go. The neck beckons runs throughout the length. I bet this inspired Sir Paul to explore the spaces and runs he gave us.
Tone: Depends on the switch settings. I only like one combination but the tone can be changed quite dramatically from the switches and tone control.
Finish: I was expecting standard overseas finsh quality but the finish and feel of this bass was way better than expected.
Action: No problems. Action and playability are great.
Date submitted: 7/29/2009
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