Crafting by hand is a lot more satisfying and fun than pressing a few buttons
, I do both for a living.
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| Author: | ADSR [ August 26th, 2016, 12:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | The making of a Hofner |
Not specifically about lefties, but since Hofner is responsible for one of the most famous left handed basses ever made, I thought this would be worth posting here (With a tip of the hat to the Fender FDP forum). Note how much of the process is not automated but rather relies on the work of a skilled craftsman. Amazing that even in a lefty, the 500/1 series is still only about the same price as an American Fender bass. Runs about 17 minutes. The backing music is a bit obnoxious. Since there is no narration, suggest muting the audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xADoIFoKa0Q |
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| Author: | crescenze [ August 27th, 2016, 9:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The making of a Hofner |
Wow! Interesting. Thanks for posting. |
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| Author: | Matt R. [ August 27th, 2016, 10:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The making of a Hofner |
Yep this is awesome. |
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| Author: | bhunt1 [ August 27th, 2016, 4:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The making of a Hofner |
It is amazing how much hand work goes into their instruments. It makes me think how much we have emphasized automation in the US and neglected hand crafting - to our detriment I think both in terms of the quality of products and the satisfaction and pride of the people who produce them. |
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| Author: | blablas [ August 28th, 2016, 3:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The making of a Hofner |
Crafting by hand is a lot more satisfying and fun than pressing a few buttons , I do both for a living.
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| Author: | fivebass52 [ August 28th, 2016, 8:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The making of a Hofner |
Impressive video of master craftsmen... I think the guy who chisels out the neck pocket is awesome, and did you see how sharp that chisel was?... Wow! 
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