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| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
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Key Features
This instrument may show light signs of use. It has been quality checked by our team of repair technicians to ensure that it meets a high playing standard.
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The Hofner HCT 5001 Violin Bass is an exquisite replica of the 1964 original, taking us back to the days of the Beatles and delivering a superb vintage sound. Its dazzling, compact design includes a short scale of 30" on a luscious rosewood fretboard, allowing you to fret with absolute control and silky-smooth playability. A spruce top and maple back and sides then bring astounding articulation and sparkling brightness to your sound, so you can be sure exude deliciously defined notes that will pierce through any heavy mix.
Hofner Staple Nickel pickups loaded at the bridge and neck give this bass its thrilling '60s tone. Prepare for crisp attack and the right amount of snap that make for a spine-tingling performance. And better still, gorgeous resonance and sustain are produced by the centre block, giving you a beautifully balanced sound that is both immersive and articulate. The result of such an innovative design? The perfect mix of vintage sound and modern playability, equipping you with everything you need to play comfortably and experience stunningly rich '60s tones.
Ex-Demo: This product may be ex-display, have light signs of use, have slight cosmetic marks or may have non-essential parts or software missing. The original box, packaging or manual may not be included. Each item is checked by our team of repair technicians to ensure it meets our high standards. This is a great opportunity to buy a fully functioning product at a discounted price.
Product Ref: 348160
A sparkling spruce top. You can't get a more exquisitely articulate tonewood. It releases pure excellence in the form of crisp clarity and an astoundingly broad dynamic range - the perfect combination for an unforgettable gig. And thanks to its balanced sonic nature, it has heaps of versatility to accommodate a range of playing styles. You'll never be limited; explore new genres or try out new techniques and get ready for your best sound yet.
The flamed maple back and sides then ensure you have a sound that is tight and focused. Even when you're playing with incredible dynamics, you can be sure to have glistening clarity on your side. Every note will blaze through the mix. And going one step further, the HCT 5001 Violin Bass includes a centre block which will enhance your sound with magical levels of sustain and resonance.
A sumptuous rosewood fretboard allows for a divine playing experience. And thanks to the short scale of 30", you can fret with ease and still deliver excellent sound. Let your fingers slide over the silky-smooth 22 frets at rocket speed, such an exquisitely crafted fretboard and neck lend themselves to intricate fretting techniques. Rosewood evens out any harsh frequencies, giving you a wonderfully balanced tone, whilst the maple and beech neck provide tremendous strength and durability.
They're a Hofner staple, so you know you can rely on them. Hofner Staple Nickel pickups are loaded at the neck and bridge for a '60s-inspired sound. Prepare for a massive, classic, and beautifully vintage tone. And thanks to the famous Hofner control panel, which includes EQ controls and a volume dial for each pickup, you can be sure to be instantly recognisable. Sculpt your sound with precision and adjust it quickly and easily without ever disrupting your performance. You'll have a premium bass tone at an affordable price.
