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product_id: 48830726
title: "Hofner Ignition Violin Bass - Sunburst"
brand: "hofner"
price: "VT422846"
currency: VUV
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reviews_count: 8
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# Fully hollow maple body Switchable pickups & solo/rhythm control 70's style Hofner ignition pickups Hofner Ignition Violin Bass - Sunburst

**Brand:** hofner
**Price:** VT422846
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Own the Beatle Bass Legacy — Vintage Sound Meets Modern Value!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Hofner Ignition Violin Bass - Sunburst by hofner
- **How much does it cost?** VT422846 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- hofner enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hofner brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Iconic Vintage Vibes:** Authentic 70's Hofner hollow body for that legendary tone
- • **Lightweight & Playable:** Compact design for effortless gigging and long jam sessions
- • **Budget-Friendly Classic:** Get the iconic Hofner sound without breaking the bank
- • **Versatile Sound Control:** Famous Hofner control panel with switchable pickups & solo/rhythm modes
- • **Stunning Sunburst Finish:** Eye-catching flame maple back and neck that commands attention

## Overview

The Hofner Ignition Violin Bass in Sunburst delivers the classic 70's Hofner sound with a fully hollow maple body and authentic ignition pickups. Featuring the iconic Hofner control panel with switchable pickups and solo/rhythm switches, it offers versatile tonal options. Lightweight and visually striking with a sunburst finish, this bass is perfect for players seeking vintage tone on a budget without compromising style or playability.

## Description

Product Description 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 version has a fully hollow body and of course comes with the famous Hofner control panel, wooden bridge and Hofner style tailpiece. The Hofner Ignition Violin bass comes at the perfect price point for players requiring the classic Hofner sound on a budget. Box Contains 1 x Hofner Ignition Violin Bass

Review: Maocartney Bass (sorry) - A real Hofner violin bass for peanuts, what's not to like?. So it isn't made by a German luthier but the Chinese luthier who made mine did a very decent job. The finish is very good, the book-matched flame maple back is simply stunning and the sunburst finish is very well done even extending to the neck. The woods used are the exact same as the German built guitars which come in at between £500 - £1700 and as far as I can tell from pictures most of the hardware is the same too but don't hold me to that. I'm only using mine for recording but with the flat-wounds I've fitted it sounds great through my software (Reason Record/Line 6) and playing is smooth and easy. If you are going to gig with it remember that it is a full hollow body with all the pit-falls that can bring at high volume. Some of the German models have a centre block to counter feedback issues. The only small (tiny!)gripe I have is the intonation on the E string is slightly out but who plays high up the neck on the E anyway? A bit of setting up may or may not cure it as the bridge is a fairly crude design. Bear in mind the same bridge is used on the German built ones too! Honestly that's all I can find to moan about and I still think it's worth five stars because at this price it's nothing but a niggle. So if you've always wanted one but the prices have scared you off I'd say go for it. Junk the standard strings and put on a decent set of flat-wounds and enjoy playing it as much as you'll enjoy owning and looking at it. It's a bargain and a thing of beauty.
Review: Better than you’d think - Having ruled out an actual acoustic for practising unplugged, I decided more or less on a whim to go for this bass instead. Once I’d changed the nasty round wound strings for the la Bella flats recommended to duplicate the ‘Beatle Bass’, I found I had a little gem in my hands. Yes, if you expect it to feel and sound like a ‘normal’ bass, you need to reimagine it all a bit. But as long as the strings aren’t too heavy, it plays nicely and sounds good. Never mind nailing the Macca sound, it’s fine for most jobs and being small and light you can play on and on... So I’ll be gigging with it as well as practising. I’ll still want a full size, full weight, traditional style bass sometimes but I’m finding this good fun and very usable.

## Features

- Ideal for players requiring the classic hofner sound on a budget
- Authentic hofner fully hollow body
- Based on the 70's versions of the hofner violin bass
- Fitted with two 70's style hofner ignition staple pickups
- Fitted with the famous hofner control panel featuring switchable pickups and solo/rhythm switch

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B005UPZ4WY |
| Back Material Type | Maple |
| Back material type | Maple |
| Best Sellers Rank | 31,877 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 42 in Electric Bass Guitars |
| Body Material Type | Wood |
| Brand | Hofner |
| Brand Name | Hofner |
| Colour | sunburst |
| Connector Type | 6.35mm Jack |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 66 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Sunburst |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04250358600018 |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Included Components | With case |
| Instrument | Electric Bass |
| Item Dimensions | 134.6 x 43.2 x 15.2 centimetres |
| Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 134.6 x 43.2 x 15.2 centimetres |
| Manufacturer | Hofner |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HIBBSB |
| Material Type | Maple, Spruce, Rosewood |
| Model Number | HOF-HI-BB-SB-O |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Set Name | Sunburst |
| String Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| String material type | Alloy Steel |
| Top Material Type | Basswood |
| Top material type | Basswood |
| UPC | 888365081779 008474925164 136447228896 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Back material type:** Maple
- **Brand:** Hofner
- **Colour:** sunburst
- **Finish type:** Sunburst
- **Instrument:** Electric Bass
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 134.6 x 43.2 x 15.2 centimetres
- **Item weight:** 454 g
- **Operation mode:** Manual
- **String material type:** Alloy Steel
- **Top material type:** Basswood

## Images

![Hofner Ignition Violin Bass - Sunburst - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/717DAn+cLsL.jpg)
![Hofner Ignition Violin Bass - Sunburst - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71j5VL0iR4L.jpg)
![Hofner Ignition Violin Bass - Sunburst - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91x5N7AzEzL.jpg)
![Hofner Ignition Violin Bass - Sunburst - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Eq+gV-QxL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: what is its weight please**
A: light weight hollow body. easy to hold and play

**Q: What kind of strings does this come with as standard?**
A: Mine had rounds - but generally speaking you’ll need to change your the strings when you get new bass - they tend to be dull from dirty hands trying the bass out.

Flats sound good on this type of bass if you want a thump woody classic 60s tone.

**Q: What is the full length of the instrument?**
A: I make it 1120mm, or 44.1” in imperial. Depends on where you measure, owing to the angle of the headstock. I measured the inside of the custom case ... (recommend the case, but make sure you get the Hofner one, not the copy which I’ve heard doesn’t fit as well. Not sure a soft bag works for a fiddle bass.)

**Q: can this bass be played without an amp at home for noodling?**
A: Yes it can as it is a semi acoustic, but not of course as loud than through an amplifier, can hear yourself play for practice purposes. This is what I do. I am ex 60's bass player who used to have an old Hofner when first started playing. Good sound too

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Maocartney Bass (sorry)
*by G***N on 2 November 2013*

A real Hofner violin bass for peanuts, what's not to like?. So it isn't made by a German luthier but the Chinese luthier who made mine did a very decent job. The finish is very good, the book-matched flame maple back is simply stunning and the sunburst finish is very well done even extending to the neck. The woods used are the exact same as the German built guitars which come in at between £500 - £1700 and as far as I can tell from pictures most of the hardware is the same too but don't hold me to that. I'm only using mine for recording but with the flat-wounds I've fitted it sounds great through my software (Reason Record/Line 6) and playing is smooth and easy. If you are going to gig with it remember that it is a full hollow body with all the pit-falls that can bring at high volume. Some of the German models have a centre block to counter feedback issues. The only small (tiny!)gripe I have is the intonation on the E string is slightly out but who plays high up the neck on the E anyway? A bit of setting up may or may not cure it as the bridge is a fairly crude design. Bear in mind the same bridge is used on the German built ones too! Honestly that's all I can find to moan about and I still think it's worth five stars because at this price it's nothing but a niggle. So if you've always wanted one but the prices have scared you off I'd say go for it. Junk the standard strings and put on a decent set of flat-wounds and enjoy playing it as much as you'll enjoy owning and looking at it. It's a bargain and a thing of beauty.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than you’d think
*by P***B on 8 August 2018*

Having ruled out an actual acoustic for practising unplugged, I decided more or less on a whim to go for this bass instead. Once I’d changed the nasty round wound strings for the la Bella flats recommended to duplicate the ‘Beatle Bass’, I found I had a little gem in my hands. Yes, if you expect it to feel and sound like a ‘normal’ bass, you need to reimagine it all a bit. But as long as the strings aren’t too heavy, it plays nicely and sounds good. Never mind nailing the Macca sound, it’s fine for most jobs and being small and light you can play on and on... So I’ll be gigging with it as well as practising. I’ll still want a full size, full weight, traditional style bass sometimes but I’m finding this good fun and very usable.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great bass
*by M***. on 16 May 2024*

This Hofner violin bass is, in my opinion, amazing value for money. It has an easy to play neck, with no sharp fret wire down the neck. It also has a nice action, and has a sound and tone that suggests a more expensive price tag. The only change I have made is replacing the original strings with a set of La Bella black silk flat wound 50-100’s, and the difference in sound quality is staggering. I may upgrade the electrics and pickups in the future, but as of now, I am more than happy with this beauty as it is. Highly recommended for wannabe bassists and Beatle fans everywhere. 10/10.

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*Last updated: 2026-04-23*