Recent content by soulfool

Wow, someone bought it! Congratulations! I am not the owner but I stumbled on your exact guitar a couple weeks ago at the GC in Delaware. I never heard of the brand and had no intention of enjoying an acoustic electric bass, but I seriously considered buying it after playing it. I googled it...

I definitely liked "mine2" the best. I'll be surprised and temporarily content with my Ignition if "mine 2" is an Ignition… I've been contemplating a Contemporary Club lately.

Thanks for the quick response. It's funny you mention the VM Jazz. The new special run sunburst model from MusiciansFriend is practically tied with the VM TB from my list. Vintage Modified Jazz Bass: Shop Bass & Other Musical Instruments | Musician's Friend I haven't omitted it completely as...

I'm planning on purchasing my second bass soon. I started playing bass a little under 2 years ago after purchasing a Hofner Ignition, which may seem a little unconventional as a first bass but it's light weight and easy transition from a guitar has made it an ideal first bass for me. But now I'm...

Ever since the very first wave of 2010 Squier basses I've been checking the their website at least twice a week for Squier Mustang or an updated Bronco. I want a Fender Mustang bad but can't justify the cost at this point in my life. But a $300 CV Squier Mustang or revamped Bronco, I'd jump on...

Is it a big deal that I've already kinked the string at a 90 degree angle where it exits the tuning post? Especially on the E string since i don't want to weaken the string. But if 2 wraps is too little I may have no choice. I'll wait for a bit more feedback before making any adjustments.

I just put a new set of La Bella extra-light Beatle Bass strings on my Ignition and have a concern about the amount of wraps I have around my tuning posts. I wanted to confirm the amount of wraps is ok before I trim the remainder of the strings: On the E string, the string only wraps around...

I had standard gauge Chromes and then La Bella's. I loved the feel of the La Bellas but didn't care for the tension. Another D string broke and that's when I decided to try the lighter gauge, hoping for the same feel but less tension. I really wanted to try the TI flats made for Hofner but...

That link isn't specific to a short scale violin bass which I would think would be much different than stringing a P or Jazz bass.

Tomorrow a new set of extra light La Bella Beatle Bass strings should be arriving. I plan to restring my Hofner Ignition tomorrow night but would like some advice on how to properly string a violin bass before I get started. This will be my third time putting on new strings. My concern is that...

Thanks everyone. I'm ordering them tonight from stringsandbeyond tonight based on the feedback.

Thanks! just to be clear though... I realize I'll have trim/clip the actual string. I was referring to the silk wrap that's around the top of the strings. On the last short scale strings I bought, I had to trim the blue wrap (Chromes) so that it wasn't on the part of the string that sits in the...

Just adding to my post... for those who have or have not tried the TI strings specifically made for Hofner, which TI's do you recommend that will fit a Hofner. I'd really like to try the TIs made for Hofner but I can't pull the trigger without knowing whether or not they require shaving the silk...

I've been going back and fourth on string choices and decided that I'd like to give Thomastik-Infeld flats a try. I have a Hofner Ignition and was wondering if anybody has tried the TI's specifically made for Hofners (JF324H)? Here is the link to the strings...

Marton, That's the gauge shown in the link I pasted, 95 E. My main concern/question is the 30-31" scale and whether or not: A. they will fit an Ignition/Icon? and B. if I have to trim the wrap?