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Author:  bobjones2260 [ May 21st, 2014, 1:19 pm ]
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What are you thoughts on this one? Seller has a good rating, I wish it were easier to date early Hofners. Shipping is high as it is from London, so far the price is very low.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hofner-1965-6-Violin-Bass-5001-Beatles-Very-Rare-Left-Handed-Mccartney-Model/321411162325?_trksid=p2050601.c100085.m2372&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140211132617%26meid%3D7063425412848325836%26pid%3D100085%26prg%3D20140211132617%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D321411162325%26clkid%3D7063426304187810305&_qi=RTM1562569
Author:  jersey bluesdude [ May 22nd, 2014, 7:30 am ]
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I've never been a big fan of Hofner basses. Owned a couple late 60's models back in the 80's when you could pick one up for $200. and always dumped them pretty quickly. They're kind of a specialty type bass and unless you're playing in a Beatles tribute band and need the look, I don't consider them great basses. IMHO if McCartney hadn't played one they would never be worth the $ they now command. With that said this one looks pretty beat and of course it's strung righty. I'd pass.
Author:  Lefty007 [ May 22nd, 2014, 8:22 am ]
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I have a secret adoration of Beatle basses. I have a Korean Rogue from the first series they made maybe 8 to 10 years ago, and I really love it and record with it on a regular basis, and I usually get inspired every time I play it and end writing something. It doesn't really fit my current band, so I don't bring out to gigs.

But if I had money. . . I'd definitely love to own a few. Responding to the original question: I like current ones. Buying an old one sight-unseen is a great risk, these being such fragile instruments.

I wish somebody would make Hofner-style hollowbodies but with a more normal, Fenderish body with horns. . . I personally find the violin shape awkward and not the most comfortable.

Like if they made these basses with longer horns (more like a typical Fender). . .
http://www.fender.com/basses/other/starcaster-bass-maple-fingerboard-black/

I wonder why no manufacturer has thought of that - they keep putting out hollowbodies with the same body shapes with short horns, which to me make for a miserable playing experience when standing up.
Author:  jersey bluesdude [ May 22nd, 2014, 8:28 am ]
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Fender used to make one. Never a lefty model AFAIK. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=fen ... tedIndex=9
Author:  Frenchy-Lefty [ May 22nd, 2014, 8:43 am ]
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Back to the Hofner topic, there is not a lot of speculation on vintage Hofners and consequently they remain affordable. Now I agree with Lefty007, the new ones are great. (I suspect he likes them because they are so light BTW).
Author:  Matt R. [ May 22nd, 2014, 8:50 am ]
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Yeah I have a 2006 '63 reissue and it's great. The other Hofners I've owned have been from around the same year and all were excellent quality. Versatile? Of course not but they play & sound killer. I've never played an old one but I've heard they're not as good. Who knows though.
Author:  jersey bluesdude [ May 22nd, 2014, 8:52 am ]
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Frenchy-Lefty wrote:
Back to the Hofner topic, there is not a lot of speculation on vintage Hofners and consequently they remain affordable. Now I agree with Lefty007, the new ones are great. (I suspect he likes them because they are so light BTW).

Affordable? Not so much. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1962-63-HOFNER- ... 962wt_1026 This one was a little more reasonable http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Circa-1 ... 566427ac72
Author:  jersey bluesdude [ May 22nd, 2014, 11:16 am ]
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Bob BTW if you're set on scoring a Hofner Jay at NJ Guitar and Bass has a 70's in stock. Don't know what he's asking for it but looks like it's in great condition from the pics and at least you would be able to play it and make a better decision. http://www.newjerseyguitarandbasscenter ... anded.html I know you've done business with him before so you know the deal.
Author:  belinmad [ May 22nd, 2014, 11:50 am ]
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Lefty007 wrote:
I wish somebody would make Hofner-style hollowbodies but with a more normal, Fenderish body with horns. . . I personally find the violin shape awkward and not the most comfortable.

Like if they made these basses with longer horns (more like a typical Fender). . .
http://www.fender.com/basses/other/starcaster-bass-maple-fingerboard-black/

I wonder why no manufacturer has thought of that - they keep putting out hollowbodies with the same body shapes with short horns, which to me make for a miserable playing experience when standing up.


I found this a while back: http://www.fanoguitars.com/models/alt-de-facto-gf4/
It looks amazing, however I got in touch with them at the time and they didnt offer lefties. Perhaps they have changed their mind now.
Author:  jersey bluesdude [ May 22nd, 2014, 12:32 pm ]
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You could also go with Rob Allen or Rick Turner. Both offer lefty models and both are pretty high end and expensive. http://www.roballenguitars.com/ http://www.rickturnerguitars.com/
Author:  Lefty007 [ May 22nd, 2014, 1:39 pm ]
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Those Fano basses sure look nice. . . Those Japanese hollow Fender from the 80s and 90s are more what I was talking about, but they were never made lefty. . .

Rob Allen, oh yes, but to get a bass from him with magnetic pickups is a custom order and you are talking about $4K, plus he doesn't make true hollows, they are chambered.

I was thinking more like this below. Fenderish body with long horns, but full hollow body. (Although those Schecter are more chambered than hollow, I have one, and are not very hollow body-sounding, but they surely are comfortable.)

I'm guessing that hollow-body basses are not in great demand, and the existing body shapes serve the public. I guess not everybody is as nitpicky about how a bass hangs on a strap as me. Or there haven't been any prominent artists who play hollow-bodies who has brought this issue to manufacturers.

Maybe it's all in my head. . . :cry:


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Author:  Addison [ May 22nd, 2014, 7:59 pm ]
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Here you go, Carlos...

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:lol:
Author:  jersey bluesdude [ May 23rd, 2014, 6:15 am ]
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I had one of those Kramer Ferrington's (non pointy headstock). It sounded great but the bridge pulled off the body twice. After the second repair I sold it. You can still find them on ebay now and then in the $400-600 range. Like this one http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=kam ... edIndex=11
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