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Höfner Introduces the Limited Edition Black Violin Bass

Limited to 12 pieces this bass will appeal to bass players looking for a traditional instrument with a new contemporary styling.

Höfner Introduces the Limited Edition Black Violin Bass
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By NewsOct 10, 2012
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Hagenau, Germany (October 10, 2012) – Soon to be available for order from Höfner dealers is a Limited Edition Black Violin Bass. Limited to 12 pieces this bass will appeal to bass players looking for a traditional instrument with a new contemporary styling.

The bass features:
· Close spaced single coil “Toaster” pickups (as used only in 1960).
· Black control console with special black knobs.
· Vertical Höfner headstock logo.
· Thin coat glossy black finish.
· Handmade in Germany.

Available left or right handed.

For more information:
www.hofner.com

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