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Hofner HCT 5005 President Bass CT, Sunburst | Gear4music demo

Stuart Sutcliffe
1950s1950Home Recordingyoutube

For more information on this product: https://bit.ly/2UOjMzH The Hofner HCT 5005 President Bass CT is a contemporary version of the original model played by Stuart Sutcliffe in the 1950's and 60's era. This iconic guitar comes complete with new improvements for the modern player, whilst keeping in flavour with its authentic appearance. Equipped with a duo of Hofner Staple Nickel pickups, players can once again achieve that classic 1950's tone. Control options include Hofner's famous control panel with settings for volume, treble, bass and solo boost. Other appointments include the pair of classic F sound holes, stunning flame maple body, sunburst finish and much more.

About Stuart Sutcliffe

Stuart Fergusson Victor Sutcliffe (23 June 1940 – 10 April 1962) was a British painter and musician from Edinburgh, Scotland, best known as the original bass guitarist of the Beatles. Sutcliffe left the band to pursue his career as a painter, having previously attended the Liverpool College of Art. Sutcliffe and John Lennon are credited with inventing the name "Beetles" [sic], as they both liked Buddy Holly's band, the Crickets. They also had a fascination with group names with double meanings (...

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Added 6 May 2026



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