Höfner Ignition Violin Bass in Sunburst – full front view

HOFNER IGNITION VIOLIN "BEATLE" BASS SB w CASE

Name: HOFNER IGNITION VIOLIN "BEATLE" BASS SB w CASE
Brand: Hofner
SKU: 01-HI-BB-SB-C
Price: 899.0 AUD
Availability: InStock

SKU: 01-HI-BB-SB-C

$899.00 (18% off RRP)

RRP $1,095.00

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1 Mega Music Myaree
0 Mega Music Wangara
0 Mega Music Warehouse

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Höfner Ignition Violin “Beatle” Bass – Sunburst with Hardcase

Bring a familiar vintage look and warm bass voice to your playing with the Höfner Ignition Violin Bass. Its distinctive violin-shaped hollow body and traditional Sunburst finish capture the character of this classic design, while the compact 30-inch scale offers a comfortable feel for practice, recording and performance.

Two Höfner Ignition Staple pickups deliver rounded lows and clear note definition. The traditional control panel combines separate volume controls with pickup switches and a Solo/Rhythm selector, giving you practical ways to shape your sound. A wooden bridge, Höfner-style tailpiece and white body binding complete the vintage-inspired appearance.

Key Features

Fully hollow violin-shaped body for a warm, resonant response
Comfortable 30-inch short scale
Dual Höfner Ignition Staple pickups
Traditional Höfner control panel with two volume controls and three switches
Classic Sunburst finish with white binding
Protective hardcase included

Specifications

Product code: 01-HI-BB-SB-C
Type: Four-string electric violin bass
Top: Spruce
Back and sides: Flame maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Frets: 22
Scale length: 30 inches
Pickups: Höfner Ignition Staple, neck and bridge
Controls: Two volumes, two pickup switches and Solo/Rhythm switch
Finish: Sunburst
Included: Hardcase

Hear the Höfner Ignition Violin Bass

Watch GAK’s demonstration of the Sunburst Ignition Violin Bass.

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