Key Features
- Compact body offers easy travel and comfort
- Hofner humbucker pickups provide warm, focused electric guitar tones
- 24-fret rosewood fingerboard offers extended range and smooth playability
- Includes padded gigbag for simple transport and storage
Hofner HCT Shorty Violin Guitar, Sunburst Overview
The Hofner HCT Shorty Violin Guitar is suited to travelling players, home practice, and tight storage spaces. It blends the instantly recognisable violin guitar look with the compact Shorty body, giving you a familiar full-scale feel in a guitar that’s easy to carry and quick to pick up. The solid basswood body keeps things lightweight while helping notes stay clear and defined.
A maple neck and rosewood fingerboard give a comfortable playing surface across all 24 frets, making it straightforward to practise chords, scales, or lead lines. Hofner humbucker pickups deliver a rounded, usable tone that works well for quiet practice or plugging straight into an amp.Finished in classic Sunburst and supplied with a gigbag, this is a practical option for players who want a distinctive guitar they can take almost anywhere.
Product Ref: 354924
Full Description
View Full DescriptionCompact size without changing how it plays
This guitar keeps a full 628mm scale length but shrinks the overall body size, so it feels familiar under your hands while taking up far less space. That makes it easy to move between rooms, store in small flats, or bring along on trips. You don’t need to adjust your technique, as string tension and fret spacing stay consistent with standard electric guitars. It’s a sensible choice if you want something portable that still plays like your main instrument.
Solid body keeps things simple and reliable
The basswood solid body helps keep the weight down at just 2.29kg, which is comfortable for longer practice sessions. A solid construction also means fewer feedback issues and predictable performance when plugged in. It’s a straightforward setup that suits daily use, whether you’re practising quietly at home or rehearsing with an amp. The smaller body shape also sits comfortably when playing seated.
Warm, usable tones from Hofner humbuckers
Hofner humbucker pickups are fitted to provide a smooth, balanced output that works across a range of styles. They’re well suited to clean practice tones and hold together nicely with added gain. This makes the guitar easy to pair with small practice amps or pedal setups. You get a dependable sound that focuses on clarity rather than extremes.
Classic violin styling with practical extras
The Sunburst finish and violin-inspired shape nod to Hofner’s heritage while keeping things practical. A rosewood fingerboard offers a familiar feel, and 24 frets give you extra range for lead playing. And with the included gigbag — you can pack it away quickly and protect it on the move. It’s a thoughtful setup aimed at everyday convenience rather than display.
Specifications
General
- Scale Length: 628mm
- Nut Width: 42mm
- Length: 890mm
- Width: 230mm
- Weight: 2.29kg
- Finish: Sunburst
Body
- Body Material: Basswood
Neck & Fretboard
- Neck Material: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Number Of Frets: 24
Hardware & Electronics
- Pickups: Hofner Humbucker Pickups
Included Accessories
- Included: Gigbag
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