Recent content by johntrem

Seeing that I've done similar things, I'd say "No" as I'd be a hypocrite to say otherwise. I'm retired and have a good pension. My wife is still working but will soon retire. I have a house full of guitars but like many, always GAS for another. I work the election polls in my state and am...

Jim Fielder- Original Blood, Sweat and Tears.

I briefly considered doing the bit with the fret pieces in the bridge but decided to let well enough alone. And yes, the strings are in tune with each other when playing harmonies.

Mordechai, thanks for your reply and advice. I admit that I am obsessive about tuning and intonation. Since the advent of electronic tuners I've become even more so. As for trusting my ears, you are right as, because electronic tuners allow us to adjust our instruments as close to perfect as...

Thanks for your replies guys. As I said, I am well aware of the Hofner's infamous intonation issues but the (from what I've read) cheap roundwound strings that were factory installed intonated fine after awhile. What I find curious is that when I tune the D and G open, the intonation is fine...

Hello all, Let me start by letting you know that I am primarily a guitar player, but last fall bought a Hofner Icon violin bass. I did a lot of research and found that generally most Hofner players use flatwounds as that is the traditional string used with Hofners for best tone and playability...

I know this may have been done to death, but here goes. I recently acquired a Hofner Ignition Beatle Bass. I'm a guitarist but always wanted a Hofner. I recently had hand surgery(left) which made guitar playing quite difficult until my hand returns back to it's normal pre-surgery condition after...

I recently acquired Hofner Ignition Beatle bass through ebay. It was a new item. It's fine. Plays well. No problems but recently noticed that the top of the tail piece is canted in a downward angle from the E to the G. At first I thought it was my imagination but it's definitely there. I also...