DISC Hofner HCT 185 Long Scale Bass, Sunburst

Full Description

Inspired by the original Hofner 185 bass, the Hofner Contemporary 185 electric bass guitar delivers 60s style, with a contemporary twist. The 185-CT is a full scale bass and is Fitted with two Hofner black bass pick-ups. The rosewood neck carries striped position markers for additional good looks just like the Hofner original.

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 Hofner Violin Bass, and the company's superb attention to detail and stylish design has continued to inspire both rock and jazz musicians to this day. Despite the numerous changes over 125 years the company is still strongly a family firm with strong values for customers, and for high quality, musical instruments.

Features/Specifications:

• Full scale bass with 21 frets

• Solid maple body produces a full, spacious tone

• Pick-ups each controlled by indivdual volume and tone controls

Further Specs:

• Body:
  • Finish: Sunburst
  • Wood Top: Basswood
  • Wood Back: Basswood
  • Scale: 86cm (34")
• Neck:
  • Wood: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Scale: 34"/86cm
  • Nut Width: 43mm
  • Number Of Frets: 21
• Pickups:
  • Neck: Hofner Black Bass Pick-up
  • Bridge: Hofner Black Bass Pick-up