{"product_id":"hohner-b2av-walnut-stain-5-string-headless-bass-used","title":"Hohner B2AV Walnut Stain 5-String Headless Bass, (Used)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHohner B2AV in Walnut Stain\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinctive full-scale 5-string headless bass combining compact dimensions with the familiar feel and range of a conventional long-scale instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt around Hohner’s long-running Steinberger-licensed headless concept, the B2AV features a \u003cstrong\u003efive-string fine-tuning bridge, 24-fret rosewood fingerboard, active tone circuitry and selectable active\/passive operation\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result is an unusually portable bass that still provides the extended low-B range expected from a full-sized five-string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Walnut Stain finish gives this example a much warmer, more natural appearance than the black finishes commonly associated with headless instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pre-Owned example is offered in \u003cstrong\u003eGood condition\u003c\/strong\u003e and is supplied \u003cstrong\u003ewithout a case or gigbag\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eKey Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHohner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfessional \/ Headless Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB2AV \/ B2AV-WS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWalnut Stain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadless 5-String Electric Bass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e865mm \/ approx. 34\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive \/ Passive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteinberger-Licensed 5-String Headless Bridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeated Playing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoldable Leg Rest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Owned, Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain Appeal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-scale five-string performance in an exceptionally compact headless format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRock, funk, pop, fusion, recording, travel and live work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePre-Owned Condition Report\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGood Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eHohner B2AV Walnut Stain\u003c\/strong\u003e is offered in \u003cstrong\u003eGood condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition means the bass shows \u003cstrong\u003enoticeable cosmetic wear consistent with regular previous use\u003c\/strong\u003e, while remaining fully functional and suitable as a working instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a model such as the B2AV, which has now existed across several production eras, cosmetic ageing can form part of the character of a genuine player-grade example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Hohner B2AV Walnut Stain 5-String Bass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✘ \u003cstrong\u003eNo Case Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✘ No Gigbag Included\u003cbr\u003e✘ No Additional Accessories Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis individual B2AV has been graded \u003cstrong\u003eGood\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting visible evidence of previous ownership while remaining suitable for continued rehearsal, recording and live use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo case or gigbag is supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFair Deal Quality Control Assessment\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pre-Owned Hohner bass has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur checks cover both pickups, active and passive operation, tone controls, pickup volume controls, active-status function, output socket, frets, rosewood fingerboard, neck condition, Steinberger-licensed tuning hardware, bridge, foldable leg rest, hardware, tuning stability and overall playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eService \/ Setup Work\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Pre-Owned bass guitars at Fair Deal Music are \u003cstrong\u003eset up and checked before leaving the shop\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur assessment includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntonation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall playability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that wooden instruments can respond slightly to changes in temperature and humidity during transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Choose The Hohner B2AV?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull-Scale Headless Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B2AV may look dramatically shorter than a traditional bass, but Hohner designed the B2 range to retain a \u003cstrong\u003efull 865mm scale length\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means the playing position and string tension remain familiar while the unnecessary length beyond the nut is removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFive-String Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B2AV extends the traditional four-string format with a fifth low string, making it particularly useful for modern arrangements, lower-register accompaniment and players who want additional range without changing position as frequently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSteinberger-Licensed Hardware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHohner’s headless instruments became particularly well known for their use of \u003cstrong\u003ehardware licensed by Steinberger\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of conventional tuning machines at the headstock, tuning is handled at the bridge, contributing to the compact dimensions and distinctive balance of the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eActive And Passive Operation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the B2AV’s most practical features is its \u003cstrong\u003eactive\/passive switching\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe active circuit provides additional tonal shaping, while passive operation allows the bass to continue functioning without relying entirely on battery-powered electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFoldable Leg Rest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimalist headless bodies can be awkward when sitting down, so Hohner incorporated a \u003cstrong\u003efoldable leg rest\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt extends from the body during seated playing and folds away when standing or transporting the bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Choose A Headless Bass?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemoving the conventional headstock substantially reduces the overall length of an instrument without necessarily reducing its scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes a headless bass much easier to transport while also moving weight away from the far end of the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor gigging musicians, players using public transport or anybody with limited storage space, the difference can be significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B2AV is particularly interesting because it combines that compact layout with a genuine \u003cstrong\u003efive-string, full-scale format\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than functioning as a reduced-size travel bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eComparison Against Popular Alternatives\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHohner B2AV vs Steinberger Bass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual connection is obvious because Hohner licensed elements of Steinberger’s headless hardware concept. Genuine Steinberger instruments occupy their own place in headless-bass history, while the B2AV offers a distinctive Hohner interpretation with its compact wooden construction and active\/passive electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eB2AV vs Hohner B2A\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B2A is principally associated with four-string operation, whereas the \u003cstrong\u003eB2AV provides five strings\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the player access to an extended lower register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eB2AV vs Conventional 5-String Bass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA traditional five-string can have considerably greater overall length due to its headstock. The Hohner retains full-scale string length while occupying a much smaller physical footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eB2AV vs Modern Headless Bass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern headless instruments frequently use ergonomic body shaping, multi-scale fretboards and contemporary electronics. The Hohner represents an earlier and much more minimalist approach to the concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTravelling Bassists\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact overall dimensions make the B2AV particularly appealing for musicians who regularly transport their instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFive-String Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extended low register makes it useful for contemporary rock, pop, funk, fusion and session work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlayers Looking For Something Unusual\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B2AV has an unmistakable visual identity and is far less commonly encountered than a conventional P or J-style bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecording Musicians\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive\/passive operation and two-pickup blending give the B2AV plenty of scope for finding a sound that sits appropriately within a recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlayers Interested In 1980s And 1990s Instrument Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hohner Headless Series is closely associated with the era when Steinberger-inspired minimalist instruments became a significant part of professional guitar and bass design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSuitable Genres And Uses\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hohner B2AV works particularly well for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgressive music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSession work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRehearsal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended-range bass playing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eActive vs Passive Operation\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eactive mode\u003c\/strong\u003e, the onboard electronics provide additional control over the instrument’s tonal response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe active-status LED provides a useful visual reminder that the powered circuit is engaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ability to switch back to \u003cstrong\u003epassive operation\u003c\/strong\u003e is particularly useful because the bass is not completely dependent on its battery-powered preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is a practical feature for rehearsals and gigs, where a depleted battery might otherwise stop an active bass from functioning normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStory \u0026amp; Context: Hohner And The Headless Bass\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHohner developed its \u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Headless Series during the mid-1980s\u003c\/strong\u003e, at a time when Steinberger’s radical headless instruments were having a major influence on guitar and bass design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHohner licensed headless hardware from Steinberger and developed its own range of compact instruments around the concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B2 family became one of the company’s most recognisable electric-instrument designs, offering a dramatically reduced overall length while maintaining full-scale dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eB2AV\u003c\/strong\u003e expanded the idea into a five-string format, combining the headless platform with active electronics and extended range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHohner subsequently produced the B2AV across more than one era, meaning exact pickup and hardware details can differ between older instruments and later reissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadless Electric Bass Guitar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHohner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB2AV \/ B2AV-WS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWalnut Stain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Strings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e865mm \/ approx. 34\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Frets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive \/ Passive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Controls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTone Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive Tone Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive \/ Passive Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive Status LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteinberger-Licensed 5-String Fine-Tuning Bridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuning System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadless \/ Bridge Mounted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeg Rest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoldable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Owned, Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHohner B2AV was produced in multiple generations\u003c\/strong\u003e, and some specifications changed over its lifespan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLater Hohner literature documents the B2AV-WS with \u003cstrong\u003etwo EVL J-style pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e, while earlier period literature describes versions using \u003cstrong\u003eDesigned by EMG pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs no serial number or manufacturing year has been supplied for this individual bass, the exact pickup generation and other production-specific details have deliberately not been assumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe active tone circuitry requires a battery when used in \u003cstrong\u003eactive mode\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B2AV can also be switched to \u003cstrong\u003epassive operation\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a useful alternative if active processing is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnusual instruments such as the Hohner B2AV are particularly interesting within the Pre-Owned market because many of their defining designs are no longer commonplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than simply offering another conventional five-string, the B2AV combines \u003cstrong\u003efull-scale playability, headless portability, Steinberger-licensed hardware and active\/passive electronics\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Pre-Owned bass at Fair Deal Music is individually checked and assessed before sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFair Deal Music Verdict\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e★★★★★ 5\/5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHohner B2AV Walnut Stain\u003c\/strong\u003e remains one of the more distinctive five-string bass designs to emerge from the headless era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts biggest achievement is packaging a genuine full-scale five-string into an instrument comfortably under the overall dimensions of a normal bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd active\/passive electronics, Steinberger-licensed tuning hardware and the foldable leg rest and there is considerably more practical thought behind the design than its unusual appearance initially suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Travelling musicians, five-string players and bassists looking for something genuinely different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomers usually upgrade from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Conventional four-string basses and entry-level five-string models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost commonly paired with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact bass amplifiers, compressors, DI boxes, preamps and recording interfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you have never used bridge-mounted headless tuners before, allow a little time to adjust. Once familiar, they are straightforward and keep the entire instrument remarkably compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShowroom feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e The B2AV is much more than a novelty. The full scale and five-string layout make it a proper working bass, while its portability remains genuinely useful decades after the design first appeared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Buy From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can buy with confidence thanks to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert advice from knowledgeable musicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully checked new and Pre-Owned musical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirmingham showroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 6,000 Excellent customer reviews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast UK delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriendly support before and after your purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecades of experience with new and second hand musical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTrade In. Trade Up. Save More.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinking about upgrading? Your next bass could cost less than you think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFair Deal Music buys and part-exchanges a wide range of \u003cstrong\u003ebasses, guitars, amplifiers, keyboards and other musical equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour existing gear could help reduce the cost of your next instrument. Contact our team for a \u003cstrong\u003eno-obligation valuation\u003c\/strong\u003e and we'll be happy to discuss your options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Hohner B2AV a five-string bass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003cstrong\u003eB2AV is a five-string headless electric bass\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it short scale?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Despite its compact overall dimensions, the B2AV has a \u003cstrong\u003efull 865mm \/ approximately 34\" scale length\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it so short overall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe conventional headstock has been removed and the tuning mechanism relocated to the bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the bridge related to Steinberger?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Hohner fitted the B2AV with \u003cstrong\u003eheadless hardware licensed by Steinberger\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the bass active?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features \u003cstrong\u003eactive electronics with selectable active\/passive operation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it still work in passive mode?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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