The verythin singlecut is the latest variation on the ultralean theme and the first to depart from its twincutaway tradition. I came across a vid about the guitar shown below on youtube a few days ago. A relatively recent 1982 travel guitar now made in. Available in black bkthe shorty bass has a 30 scale. If your search produces too many results, use the and function to focus your search by putting a plussymbol in front of one of the terms e. Accessorizing the hofner shortyct padding, mp3s, and. Best electric travel guitars the guitar answer guy. The ornate,inlaid,fretboard is in exc a beautiful,vintage, hofner congress from 1962 that. The hofner hct shorty guitar black arrived in a box suitable packaged.
Ive just dug out my old faithful hofner shorty travel guitar as im going away for a few days. The hofner shorty travel guitar is a musthave for serious shredders. Hofner ct series shorty travelmini electric guitar red. Hofner used a simple numbering system for model identification. In any case, if youre looking at the hofner shorty, i assume price is a prime consideration. Hofner shorty contemporary series blue travel electric guitar distance from search location. So as i mentioned in this post, i just got a hofner shorty travel guitar with a wraparound bridge. Hofner icon or ignition bass cannot determine which as the previous owner replaced the truss rod cover for sale. Previous owner also painted the nut and the switches white. Powerful and portable, the hofner shorty electric travel guitar root beer is the travel guitar for you.
I cant speak for the shorty, but i have a hofner ignition club bass, and i find its perfect for that situation. Hofner black shorty electric travel guitar woodwind. The best travel guitar setup without breaking the bank. Today we produce some of the finest guitars in the world including the legendary hofner violin bass a. The hofner shorty offers full scale length combined with such small overall dimensions that it can be taken anywhere. As i travel a lot i purchased this item to allow me to keep up my practice whilst i am on the road, the guitar is solidly made and gives a surprisingly great sound. With a capo placed at the first fret, the strings were held down at the 17th fret. Hofner shorty electrictravel guitar, silver sparkle, wgig bag. Convert and download youtube videos to mp3 audio or mp4 video files for free. Even though they changed the system around a bit over the years, their model numbers still provide a great frame of reference. Hofner wiring diagrams original hofner workshop diagrams. Unfollow hofner shorty to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
They resemble the chiquita, and from what i have heard, the sound is equal to or better than the chiquita. Hofner shorty bass guitar ctthe shorty bass offers full scale length combined with such small overall dimensions that it can be taken anywhere. By using this site you agree to the use of cookies. Rob chappers demos the awesome dwarfsome hofner shorty of doom. The hofner shorty wouldve been a serious contender for me except for the fact. Another option you have is to find a hofner shorty. Hofner shorty electric travel guitar black music123. Ive been looking at the hofner shorty bass for times when i have to travel by air. Hofner shorty electric guitar red finish and more mini. Although you cant really tell in this photo, its a mediocre bridge, with sloppy studs and bushings to boot. Not for serious giging, but for playing with a small family band, which occurs about 3 times a year. Available in black bk the shorty bass has a 76cm 30 scale. Its a lap axe dual humbucker travel guitar the pic is a screen shot from the video. Hi all, my wife has bought me a hofner shorty for my birthday.
Its a brand new guitar first ive ever bought new, or from a music store. The neck on the hofner shorty guitar is 22mm near the heel and 21mm at the first fret. Discover the most innovative and leading technologies that will change the world forever. The neck is straight,the joint solid,the frets show some signs of wear. Kg is a german originally austrobohemian manufacturer of musical. Please use quality headphones speakers tonepedia is all about helping you find your tone. That bass is only 5lbs and sounds very warm due to being a hollow body instrument. Hofner shorty customemg,planet waves,wilkinson,graph tech,schaller overview no play duration. Hofhctshsgo hofner shorty electrictravel guitar, surf green wgig bag.
In archtop terms, these ranged from the lowly 449 up to the motherofpearlencrusted 471. The hofner shorty electric travel guitar was first produced back in the 1980s and hofner continue to offer this compact travel guitar for those guitarists who cant bear to be without a guitar even when on holiday. Its unplugged sound and volume is similar to an acoustic bass because of that, too. Ron is a one man band who has recorded his own backtracs and harmonies. Check our website out to interactively test, compare and have fun with guitar gear. Hofner guitars steve russells vintage hofner website. It is quite nicely built, fretboard is nice and neck is just fine. Discussion in guitars in general started by october3, feb 16, 20. This isnt a surprise, but im thinking about upgrading each of. My new acquisition is a travel guitar to be specific a 20 hofner shorty ct electric travel guitar in metallic silver sparkle, model hctshmss according to the invoice.
Now, im looking at the hofner shortyct and thinking, hmmmmm i wonder what i could shoehorn in there. Shop for the hofner shorty electric travel guitar in black and receive free shipping and guaranteed lowest price. This one is much more available, and much more cost effective. A beautiful twin pickup,super solid,model 172 from the 1960s. The humbucker is loud but the clean tone a bit bright. I upgraded it with fender bassman sticker and black, nylon, tapewound, shortscale strings for the rooftop concert look. The van wouw company hofner suppliers to the dutch. In that pricerange, id be hardpressed to recommend anything but the hofnerunless you are willing to go with a used guitar. But when the model was revived in 2000, hofner decided to change the i to a y simple. The original verithin debuted in 1960, and its was name coined by uk importer selmer. I love this guitar as its been on some adventures with me over the years and is the guitar ive travelled with most, its been on planes, atop mountains, on boats, strapped to bikes and backpacks, been in. The hofner shorty was first produced back in the 1980s and hofner continue to offer this compact travel guitar for those guitarists who cant bear to be without a guitar even when on holiday. A great sounding travel guitar which also looks good. I decided to slow the song down on youtube lol to 50%, and listen to the notes.
When i unwrapped it and connected it up to my amp, i found the input connector loose and it had an intermittent connection. Hofner shorty travel guitar offers full scale length combined with such. Hofner hctvthro contemporary verythin semihollow cherry red. Hofner shorty electric travel guitar black musicians friend.
I picked up a hofner shorty for practicing when working away from home, and its great for the cash was only 79quid new in the uk using it through a pandora. Hofner shorty electric travel guitar black guitar center. Rob chappers demos the awesome dwarfsome hofner shorty of. Namm 2012 hofner endorsed artists, billy wiseman, jennifer leitham playing down the stairs. Find the best selection of hofner guitars at guitar center at the guaranteed lowest prices and free shipping. Accessorizing the hofner shortyct padding, mp3s, and effects. Ngd hofner shorty ct metallic silver travel guitar. All i did was take out the connector, bend the centre contact more and then reassembled and tightened the connector. The hofner shorty travel electric bass with gig bag offers full scale length combined with such small overall dimensions that it can be taken anywhere. Hofner have been making strings and guitars since 1887. Hofner shorty electric travel guitar surf green wgig bag. Hofner wiring diagrams provided by visitors to this website. Bridge under troubled body the chunky schaller lookalike nickelplated bridge was placed too close to the pickup.
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