Recent content by Peter Thwaites

Thanks! I'll do that.

Hi I replaced my original Jazz pickups with EMG's in the 80's to get a more 'modern' sound. Now I want to go back to the 'passive' pickup system. I only have one of my original pickups. I plan to buy the Fender Pure Vintage 74 Jazz pickups. My question is, should I put the old one in (remember I...

What possessed Hofner not to put serial numbers/year of manufacture on their Double Basses? Trying to find information on my Hofner is like trying to find the holy grail. The Hofner company don't respond to any such inquiries either.

Thanks Steve. Good to get that specific information about dates.

Ah, a man who appreciates a bit of DYI!

I've added a pic of the 'button' from a different perspective.

ie: not sure what you mean by 'button'

I'm not sure what you mean.

I have written to the company this morning. Will be interesting to see what, if any, response I get.

Thanks Eric. I measured a few other areas the verdict is conclusive - full. The chart I used is at Invalid Link Removed. I notice it doesn't have a 7/8ths size listed, but all the measurements are a lot closer to the full column than the 3/4 column. My worry is that its resale market is now...

Good points Matthias.

You've answered one of my queries - ie: it's a laminated top, not the claimed solid top. I'm guilty of not seeing that layered effect in the photo I took. I'm not sure my computer keyboard can type o's with 2 dots above. Note that the Hofner decal in the back of the bass does not have these 2...

Hi I've bought a Hofner double bass and am trying to find some details about it. I was told it has a solid top with laminated back and sides. I was also told it was 3/4, but as the measurement between the nut and the bridge is 43.3 inches, I now know it's a 4/4. It has a 'Made in Western...