In the 1950s, Walter Höfner invented the iconic violin bass, and since the 1980's Höfner's "Shorty" has been celebrated as both a guitar and a bass. The result of these two success stories, the new Shorty Violin Bass shares the style of it's classic predecessors, combining the vibe and solidbody construction of the "Shorty" with the vintage charm of a true violin bass. A refined, flatter Shorty bass neck profile guarantees optimal performance, resulting in a compact instrument with an impressively huge sound!