Short 30" Scale Hollow Body Bass with Flatwound strings and Teacup Knobs
The Ignition (HI) series offers you the chance to own a piece of history even on a tight budget. This model has a fully hollow body combined with Höfner 70's style 'staple' pick-ups to give the authentic Höfner sound. It is of course fitted with the famous Höfner control panel, this has on/off for each pick-up, solo/rhythm switch and individual volume controls. This special edition has the famous Hofner Tea Cup knobs on the control panel and has Hofner flatwound strings for that 60s sound! Finished in a special color for a truly distinctive bass.
Lightweight and with its short scale (30") neck it is a pleasure to play, even for hours without getting back-ache and fatigue.
The Hofner Ignition Series Violin Bass Pro Edition is based on the original 1906 famous Hofner Violin, or Beatle Bass. With a sound that's warm and woody, similar to an upright bass, the Ignition Series Hofner Violin Bass is extremely lightweight and comfortable to play. Features include flatwound strings, teacup knobs, a short 30" scale and a hollow body.
