The Hofner Ignition Violin Bass Limited Edition takes inspiration from Hofners 70s models offering versatility articulate sound and an exquisite playing experience. It features a sublime hollow body crafted from spruce and maple which is beautifully lightweight and comfortable to play. Such a wondrous combination of tonewoods delivers the perfect balance of resonance and brightness whilst also coating every single note with astounding clarity and delicious dynamics. And lying sumptuously underneath your fingertips will be a durable thermo modified jatoba fretboard… magical. Providing gorgeous vintage tonal properties the Hofner Ignition Staple Nickel pickups promise a sound that will pierce through any mix. Their sonic capabilities are reminiscent of the 1960s reminding us of the legends that have counted on Hofner basses such as The Beatles Sir Paul McCartney. Going one step further the famous Hofner control panel allows you to tailor and finetune your sound. So youll have all that vintage goodness but with your unique style.
A dazzling build One of the most compelling features of this bass is the stunning hollow construction. It comes with a whole host of tonal and practical benefits that promise a truly mesmerising sound whether youre in the studio or on stage. This hollow-body build captures the natural tones of the flamed maple back and sides and the spruce top retaining every touch of definition and teaming it with beautiful resonance. Better still it is also comfortably lightweight so you can play for hours and hours without that dreaded shoulder strain. As well as having such a spectacular sea of resonance enhancing your sound the maple back and sides will ensure youre not hindered by any muddy feedback that is typically associated with hollow-body instruments. Maple offers glistening articulation and wonderful brightness that team perfectly with the rich tonal properties of the hollow construction. Exceptional clarity Complementing the maple body is a stunning spruce top. It is exceptionally versatile and offers a balanced articulate sound with incredible dynamics. Whatever your style whatever technique you use perform confidently knowing each and every note will flow from the strings with excellent volume and definition behind them. Back to the 60s Theyre a Hofner staple so you know you can rely on them. Hofner Ignition 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 you can be sure to be instantly recognisable. Sculpt your sound with precision and adjust it quickly and easily without ever disrupting your performance. Youll have a premium bass tone at an affordable price. Specifications Product Code: HIBBSESB Body Top Material: Spruce Back & Sides Material: Flamed Maple Binding: White Neck & Fingerboard Neck Material: Maple Fingerboard: Thermo Modified Jatoba Scale Length: 760mm Nut Width: 42mm Number Of Frets: 22 Inlays: Dots Side Dots: Yes Headstock Shape: Ignition Violin/Club Bass Logo & Artwork: Script Hardware & Electronics Bridge Pickup: Hofner Ignition Staple Nickel Neck Pickup: Hofner Ignition Staple Nickel Control Knobs: H909/15 Tea Cup Knobs Bridge: Hofner Fretted Rosewood Tailpiece: Trapeze Nickel Tuners: Teacup Tuner Buttons: Pearl Finish Nut Material: Plastic Pickguard: Pearloid Plastic Strings: Hofner Round Wound
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