Hofner

Walter Höfner invented the legendary violin bass back in the 1950s. Since the 1980s, the “Shorty” has enjoyed great popularity, both as a guitar and as a bass. The Shorty Violin Bass is the result of...

Taking a lead from our 70s Violin Bass models the Ignition Violin Bass guitars from Hofner let you get your hands on one of the world'’s iconic guitars. In contrast to the HCT model this...

Taking a lead from our 70s Violin Bass models the Ignition Violin Bass guitars from Hofner let you get your hands on one of the world'’s iconic guitars. In contrast to the HCT model this...

The Ignition series models have a fully hollow body combined with Hofner 70'’s style ‘'staple’‘ pick-ups to give the authentic Hofner sound. The Hofner control panel has...

Main FeaturesClassic Violin style bass guitarSpruce topFlamed maple back and sidesColour: SunburstThe Hofner Ignition-Bass is based on the Hofner violin-basses from the 1970s.In contrast to...

Founded in 1864, Hofner’s comprehensive range of guitars draws on the firms long-standing success making precision string instruments for musicians. The Beatles' Sir Paul McCartney played a...