Hofner HCT500/5SB STU Sutcliffe Bass LTD ED in Sunburst

The Contemporary version of the 500/5 (President) bass, inspired by the models of the 1950's and 60's as played by Stuart Sutcliffe in the early days of The Beatles. With a fully hollow 16.5" wide body and fitted with close spaced original Höfner 'Black Bar' pick-ups. Fitted with the famous Höfner control panel to ensure a great sixties style sound. A vintage style bass that allows you to capture the tones of the 50s and 60s at a very affordable price.

 

Finish: Sunburst

Body

Wood Top: Spruce

Wood Back: Flame Maple

Wood Sides: Flame Maple

Centreblock: None

 

Neck

Wood: Maple/Beech/Maple

 

Fingerboard

Wood: Rosewood

Scale: 30"/76cm

Nut Width: 42mm

Number Of Frets: 22

 

Hardware

Pickup Neck: Hofner Staple Nickel

Pickup Bridge: Hofner Staple Nickel