Recent content by shoop

Question about tuners for folks who have experience with the German made models: setting aside any issues about spacing and where the holes are drilled, is there any pro or con in terms of functionality to the individual tuners (model H61/73B) vs. the strip tuners (model H61/74B)? Is it just a...

Strange Hofner Reverb find today: the Hofner ‘double pedal’ aka fuzz/treble-bass-boost/tremolo/swell: I was curious what it was (since it’s listed for $1,800!) and it looks like its from 1968-70, when pedals were often branded and rebranded by multiple companies. Some background: What is...

Second this. You know you’re getting genuine parts (sometimes difficult to tell on reverb, etc.) The only caveat I would add is that when I upgraded my HCT control panel to the German 500/1 panel, even with shipping, it was cheaper to order from Thomann. So depending on how much you’re spending...

Hi all! New here. This is my festive HCT

I was too late to picking up bass to grab one of these. Seem impossible to find now. Anyone have a lead or willing to part with one? I did find one retailer based in the UK that has a used one listed for sale, but no US shipping option. I reached out by email but never received a response so...

Hi all, I’ve been playing guitar for about 25 years but discovered over the past year and change that I rather enjoy bass. I’ve come across the forums a number of times while searching for answers to my questions but finally decided to create an account say hello. I came to bass by way of a...