Master violin maker Karl Höfner founded his own stringed and fretted instrument company in Schönbach, Germany in 1887. With a reputation for quality, craftsmanship and innovation, Höfner soon became the largest manufacturer of stringed and fretted instruments in Germany.  They recieved worldwide acclaim when Paul McCartney started playing their Violin Bass and John Lennon played their Club model guitar.  To this day Höfner guitars are amung the finest instruments you can buy, and with the introduction of the Contemporary Series, a quality Höfner has never been more affordable. 

Even in the affordable price range, this bass doesn't leave anything to be desired.  With original German hardware and pickups, this piece plays just like the original but at a fraction of the cost.  Relive your favorite Beatles moments or pave new road with a classic.  Versitility, tone, price, go ahead and get it while we got em. 
The short scale length (30 inches) is truly comfortable and fun to play.  This model, with the cutaway, is not as iconic as the "Beatle" Bass, but just as powerful, more comfortable to hold and has it's own sort of mojo.  It's hip.
Includes a custom setup from your friends at Steilberg String Instruments.