Hofner - Violin Bass (Sunburst)

Description

Hofner’s best-selling Contemporary version of the Violin Bass. The sustain block inside the body gives a modern, deep resonating bass sound, while still retaining the original Hofner bass character.

Features

Hofner’s best-selling Contemporary version of the Violin Bass. Features:

• The sustain block inside the body gives a modern, deep resonating bass sound, while still retaining the original Hofner bass character.
• Original Hofner ‘Staple’ pick-ups.
• Vintage Sunburst Finish.
• Hardcase Included

Controls

• Bass On: Turns the Bridge pickup off.
• Treble On: Turns the Neck pickup off
• Solo – Rhythm: Solo makes the Bass louder; Rhythm makes the Treble brighter
• Volume Controls: to blend the volume of each pickup, best with the volume turned towards up;
• Bass On does indeed make it Bassier because it is just the neck pickup with a Treble cut capacitor.
• Treble On: Yields a bright tone, because it is just the Bridge pickup with a Bass cut capacitor
• Rhythm/Solo Switch: Rhythm cuts the volume by 30% or subtle treble cut; Solo makes the Bass louder.
• Volume: – best with volume in the up
• Paul McCartney prefers to use the neck pickup, it is said.