{"product_id":"hofner-hct-500-1-sb-violin-4-string-bass-sunburst","title":"Hofner HCT-500\/1-SB Violin 4-String Bass, Sunburst","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hofner HCT-500\/1 Violin Bass in Sunburst is the Contemporary Series version of one of the most recognisable instruments in popular music. Known worldwide as the \"Beatle Bass\", the violin-shaped body has defined a distinctive look and tone since the late 1950s, producing a warm, resonant voice with a thumpy, vintage low end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt with a spruce top, flamed maple back and sides, and an internal spruce centre block for added sustain, the HCT-500\/1 captures the classic Hofner character in a more accessible package than the German-made models. The short 30\" scale and lightweight semi-hollow construction make it comfortable for extended playing, while the twin Hofner Staple nickel pickups deliver the tone heard on countless recordings from the 1960s onward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits players seeking a short-scale, semi-hollow bass with genuine Hofner heritage for studio or stage use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconic violin-shaped body with semi-hollow construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal spruce centre block for added sustain and resonance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort 30\" scale length for comfortable playability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin Hofner Staple nickel pickups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage-style control panel with dual volume controls, individual pickup on\/off switches, and a rhythm\/solo switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic sunburst finish with white pearl pickguard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Shape: Violin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Spruce Top, Flamed Maple Back and Sides with Spruce Centre Block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Colour: Sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Finish: Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Material: Jatoba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 30\" (762mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo. of Frets: 22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Inlays: Dot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickups: 2 x Hofner Staple Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Ebony Floating Bridge with Trapeze Tailpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: White Pearl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning Machines: Nickel with Pearl Buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware Finish: Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hofner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45207404642327,"sku":"H03-HCT-500-1-SB","price":799.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2501\/6068\/files\/products_2FH03-HCT-500-1-SB_2FH03-HCT-500-1-SB_1777012323650.jpg?v=1781073965","url":"https:\/\/www.sweelee.com.sg\/products\/hofner-hct-500-1-sb-violin-4-string-bass-sunburst","provider":"Swee Lee Singapore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}