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    Dead string? Intonation? Bad nut? Nature of beast? Video and images attached.

    This kind of bums me out though. It's almost atonal. And clear demos of the HCT on youtube, like Bruno Tauzin's, don't exhibit. That's why I didn't return it. I thought I could fix it.
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    Dead string? Intonation? Bad nut? Nature of beast? Video and images attached.

    Will try that today after work. Thanks.
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    Dead string? Intonation? Bad nut? Nature of beast? Video and images attached.

    I'll grab feeler gauge from office today.
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    Dead string? Intonation? Bad nut? Nature of beast? Video and images attached.

    I have a newish Hofner HCT. when it came, the E string was “dead” or had some serious issues. Tons of strange overtones or something. Ordered new strings (Pyramids) and swapped them all out. it’s still happening. Truss rod and neck are good, with a slight bow and no buzzing. I followed some...
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    Hofner Ignition vs Contemporary vs 500/1

    I bought mine late Dec. I just find it odd that you’re basically stuck with second hand market. And Sweetwater stopped carrying the new German models let 2019. Oh well.
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    Hofner Ignition vs Contemporary vs 500/1

    There are fewer than 10 non-german Hofners on reverb. What's going on with the lineup? Sweetwater no longer carries them. No Contemporary models at Guitar Center. Are they being phased replaced?
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    Chasing a particular sound. Playing technique aside...

    thanks. I'll give everything a try tonight. I just figured there was almost no attack, but still had a little growl. I understand it's almost 100% technique, but I'm working on that too.
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    Chasing a particular sound. Playing technique aside...

    I was listening go this Tommy Guerrero song and i liked the bass tone. ‎No Time for Time by Tommy Guerrero I assume he's got a very fast attack on the comp as I can't hear much attack. By my terrible ears, it's not overly bassy, but not much treble. If i had to put it in esoteric terms, it's...