What length of flatwounds can I use on this bass?

The specific length of flatwound strings you can use on this bass will depend on the scale length of the instrument. The Höfner Shorty Violin Bass has a short scale length, typically around 30 inches (76 cm). The scale length is the distance between the nut (the top of the fingerboard) and the bridge (where the strings are anchored).

Höfner Shorty Violin Bass Sunburst 4-string Bassguitar

Brand: Höfner

Product code: 1040988 (HCT-SHVB-SB-0)

Höfner Shorty Violin Bass Sunburst 4-string Bassguitar

Brand: Höfner

Product code: 1040988 (HCT-SHVB-SB-0)

€240

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Höfner Shorty Violin Bass Sunburst 4-string Bassguitar

€240

Body: Basswood
Neck: Maple
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Pickup: Höfner Humbucker

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Höfner Shorty Violin Bass Sunburst 4-string Bassguitar

After long and extensive planning & development, we are proud to present our new Shorty Violin Bass. Walter Höfner invented the legendary violin bass back in the 1950s. Since the 1980s, our “Shorty” has enjoyed great popularity, both as a guitar and as a bass. The new Shorty Violin Bass is the result of these two success stories. In the style of its legendary predecessors, it combines the charm and the solidbody construction of our “Shorty” with the vintage flair of a real violin bass. The new, flatter Shorty Bass neck profile ensures optimal playability. The end result is a compact instrument with an amazingly big sound!

Pickups Configuration: H

Humbucker configuration means that the guitar is equipped with a single humbucker pickup. This setup offers a powerful, full-bodied tone with high output and low noise, making it ideal for styles such as rock and metal where a punchy, distorted sound is desired.

Body: Basswood

American Linden is a light and soft wood that produces a balanced tone with an emphasis on the mid-range, soft bass and smooth highs. It features a neutral sound characteristic that allows for detailed and accurate sound reproduction. It is popular for its light weight, which makes the guitar comfortable to play.

Neck: Maple

Maple is known for its strength and stability, making it ideal for necks that need to resist bending and warping.

Fretboard: Rosewood

Rosewood is a dark, dense wood that offers a warm, rich tone with excellent response and sustain. The rosewood fingerboard is valued for its smoothness and comfortable feel while offering durability and longevity. It is popular for its rich sound and classic aesthetic.