Hofner Contemporary Stainless Steel 40-105 Bass Guitar Strings, Short Scale
These strings are calibrated to fit the Hofner Shorty, Violin, Club, and Verythin basses.
Here's what Hofner say about these strings:
"Will fit all Hofner Violin Basses, Club Bass, HCT-500/7 Verythin Bass with long tailpiece and HCT-500/5 President Bass with long tailpiece. These strings will produce a brighter sound than flatwounds. Excellent value for money."
2024 update - "The length is optimised for the Shorty-Basses, the 500/1, 500/2 and 500/7. The gauges were changed to the same gauges like the Strings for German Basses (H1133B and H1133R)"
We insist that players use the measurement of ball-end (anchor) to top nut of their current set of strings. This measurement is more accurate than scale length as it takes into account through-body stringing, and more complex or alternative bridges. In many cases the set of strings required will be longer than the bass’s stated scale length! Use these references:
If ball-end-to-nut length is:
Up to 32” choose Short Scale
32”-34” choose Medium Scale
34”-36” choose Long Scale
36”-38” choose Extra/Super Long Scale
If you have a bass where you cannot see the ball-end i.e. a thru-body bass, you will have to measure your string once it has been removed. Before removing the string be sure to make a mark on the string with a permanent marker just behind the nut so you know where to measure to. Then once you’ve taken it off the bass, you can measure from the ball-end to the mark you made on the string.
Re: Delivery. All orders placed on weekdays before 3:45pm will be despatched that same day. All of our delivery options can be found at checkout or on our delivery page.
Re: Returns. We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return. To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, please contact us at info@stringsdirect.co.uk.
For further information visit our Returns & refunds page.