Hohner Acoustic Bass HAB-40N

[fitzy73]

Hi ,does anyone else have one of these hohner basses ,if so what do you think of them & how do you intonation a acoustic bass cheers fitzy73

[BassMagilla]

Hello

I realize I am replying to a very old post but here is what I know.

I just bought a Hohner HAB 40N Bass with the phosphor bronze strings and I am very pleased with it. I do have to correct a crackling while it is plugged in to any amp or using any cable, hoping it is just the 1/4 jack gone bad.

This is my first acoustic bass and I am very pleased with it and the crackling is not first on the repair list as I bought it for acoustic use.

So on to the question on intonation.
Looking at the bridge on mine I see there are different saddles or at least the saddles are in different positions for each string. Each of the four saddle inserts is at a different angle. I have not done so yet... but removing the string will tell the story of the saddle insert perhaps allowing it to be turned 90º, 180º or 270º thus allowing a different height.

Mine is right on from the nut to the saddle inserts and perhaps it is just your preference or is it really 'out'

That's my input

[Ed_in_NE_Ohio]

Anyone have any comments or opinions about these?

This is the only sub-$500 acoustic/electric bass I can find that has a solid top. Also, only a few vendors seem to have them...

Wondering if I'd be better off going with one of these, or just going "low-end used" for a first venture into "acoustic bass land"?

My classic rock cover band is putting together an acoustic set-list for the Farmer's Market season. We'll be: 2 acoustic guitars, electric piano/percussion, and me. Or should I just play my Fender Jazz and forget about the acoustic?