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  1. Future Boy

    Hofner Neck Compared to JMJ Mustang Bass

    Hello friends, I was wondering if anyone could tell me if the Hofner Ignition and/or Contemporary series are similar in feel to the JMJ Mustang Bass neck? I'd like to add a Hofner to my collection - I still haven't decided if I want to go the Chris Wood look or the Tina Weymouth look. :) I...
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  2. SteveCS

    NBD - Hofner Ignition Club (pre-loved)

    I really don't know what came over me this week, but I found myself gazing at this 'pre-loved' Hofner Ignition Club. It is diamterically opposed to pretty much everything I have ever wanted and played in the last 40 years. My 'goto' has always been long scale, solid body, active and fretless...
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    • höfner ignition iignition club
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  3. I

    Hofner Club

    Looks like there isn’t already a Hofner club thread? My main bass is a Fender Jazz MIA but just bought myself a Hofner Ignition Club as a cheap plaything. Got curious after ogling the McCartney basses on display when I visited the Cavern club in Liverpool. Then started reading up on the Club...
  4. trigg015

    Hofner Ignition ergonomics... need another bass??

    Hi all! Great to be on TalkBass.com. I've already read tons of useful information. I'm an experienced musician, but I recently started playing bass guitar (in which I'm technically still very novice). I bought a left handed Hofner Ignition bass and I've put on some LaBella flatwounds strings...
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  5. boristhespider7

    Hofner Ignition SE vs Hofner Ignition ?

    I noticed that in Europe Thomann now only stocks the Hofner SE Ignition basses as the budget Hofner. Main difference that I can see over the older Ignition model is the added Hofner logo on the body (which I'm not a big fan of personally) and the teacup knobs Anyone know if there are any other...
  6. M

    Is Hofner Ignition Bass "Crafted in Indonesia" Authentic?

    I recently bought a Hofner Ignition Violin Bass online. When I recieved it, it looks fine. There are only two things I noticed 1) the back of the head has a sticker which reads "Crafted in Indonesia" and has no serial no. information and 2) the truss rod cover has "Ignition Series" written on it...
    • Marvz
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  7. C

    Hofner Ignition, strange noise

    Hello, i just get 2 days ago my first Hofner Bass, it's the ignition. Love it but is it normal to have that? I checked the intonation, it's ok, i ordered some flat wound strings that i will get in few days ( now the bass have round ones, installed by the previous owner), maybe the bridge is...
  8. Aloe

    NBD: Hofner Ignition Violin Bass

    So my newest arrival is Hofner Ignition Violin Bass: I've never tried one in-person before mine arrived to me by mail. I was looking for a compact carry-around bass that's easy to play and I got this: 4.5 lbs of weight and low action. My ABG is both heavier and harder to play, so I'm excited...
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    • höfner ignition violin bass
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  9. LEFTY Hofner Ed Sullivan Limited Edition BB-HI w/gigbag
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    For sale LEFTY Hofner Ed Sullivan Limited Edition BB-HI w/gigbag

    I'm not 100% sure what makes this a "Sullivan" but I suspect it's due to the extremely nice sunburst finish (Pics don't do it justice - very hard to photograph!). I purchased this brand new a few years back, then immediately added LaBella Beatle Bass flats, Teacup knobs, and I removed the...
    $500.00
  10. mikewalker

    No longer available LEFTY Hofner Ed Sullivan Limited Edition BB-HI w/gigbag

    I'm not 100% sure what makes this a "Sullivan" but I suspect it's due to the extremely nice sunburst finish (Pics don't do it justice - very hard to photograph!). I purchased this brand new a few years back, then immediately added LaBella Beatle Bass flats, Teacup knobs, and I removed the...
  11. Hofner Ignition 4-string Beatle Bass, Black with HSC and LaBella Flats
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    For sale Hofner Ignition 4-string Beatle Bass, Black with HSC and LaBella Flats

    Hi everyone, for sale is a Hofner Ignition Beatle Bass, basically new with LaBella flats installed. Bought it brand new a while back when I was recovering from a shoulder injury, planned on getting my McCartney on over the winter, played a few songs on it and put it in the brand new hardshell...
    $275.00
  12. AtomicPunk

    SOLD Hofner Ignition 4-string Beatle Bass, Black with HSC and LaBella Flats

    Hi everyone, for sale is a Hofner Ignition Beatle Bass, basically new with LaBella flats installed. Bought it brand new a while back when I was recovering from a shoulder injury, planned on getting my McCartney on over the winter, played a few songs on it and put it in the brand new hardshell...
  13. TemplesOfSyrinx

    NBD: Hofner content

    Well, I've been a Beatles fan since I was 8. Playing guitar since age 12. Playing bass since age 17. I cannot believe I never had one of these. I was looking for a short scale bass to have around the house. I tried the Ibanez Mikro which was surprisingly good. But then I saw a special sale from...
  14. Scooter Johnson

    SPECIAL EDITION COLORS HOFNER IGNITION BB BASSES

    I just got my 2nd special edition Ignition Violin bass. This new bass is in the metallic Purple. It was the last one Sweetwater had from their limited stock. Last Christmas I ordered a Pearl White Hofner Ignition. You don't see these colors often because Hofner only puts out the Sunburst and...
  15. Govier966

    Where can I find replacement pickup screws for Hofner Ignition ?

    Hi All, I bought a Hofner Ignition project that was more of a project than I expected :eek: I have to replace all of the screws for adjusting the pickup height. Does anyone know where I can purchase said screws, or what size screw they are? Thanks!
  16. ecadad

    Hofner Ignition Violin Bass- string length? (And La Bella Breakage?)

    Hi everyone, I'm a bit confused as to what strings would be appropriate for a Hofner Ignition Violin Bass, length/scale wise. I know that it's a short scale bass, and I ordered a set of La Bella Deep Talkin' "Beatle Bass" flats, but as soon as I had them on my bass the E string snapped at the...
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    • beatles flat wound flats ignition la bella length string string length violin violin bass
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  17. Hofner Club Bass Ignition
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    For sale Hofner Club Bass Ignition

    I purchased this bass new in February of 2018. I've recorded with it a few times in a home studio which is smoke-free. It's been kept in that same home studio inside of a gig bag (which was standard size, so it will not be included in this listing, fyi). It has been used in a live...
    $250.00
  18. sludgehead

    SOLD Hofner Club Bass Ignition

    I purchased this bass new in February of 2018. I've recorded with it a few times in a home studio which is smoke-free. It's been kept in that same home studio inside of a gig bag (which was standard size, so it will not be included in this listing, fyi). It has been used in a live...
  19. Jimstyx

    Hofner violin

    I'm on a really big beatles kick lately, I'll start with that. I am in love with the violin bass look! That being said, talk me out of it lol Not really but I do want to know If anyone likes this bass? Any experience with it? And does anyone know the comparison for the ignition? I expect it's...
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    • advice beatles höfner ignition violin bass
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  20. dragon2knight

    N(demo)BD (pic heavy!)

    Well, it finally got here (I hadda wait a whole TWO days...it was maddening I tell ya :smug:)...my beautiful Höfner Ignition Violin Bass! This was a bucket list item, no joke. As a drummer for over 30 years I had the pleasure of working with some great bassists and the best of them had at least...
  21. Jorgealb91

    Hofner Ignition spotting

    I'm interested in buying one. I saw a post of it on mercadolibre and was wondering why it had the serial number and a sticker that says designed in germany on the headstock, when i have heard this basses don't come with visible serial numbers (They're under the controls) and that they are...
  22. magic8161
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    For sale HOFNER BEATLE BASS GOLD TOP "BERLIN" RARE IGNITION W/ UPGRADES & HSC

    Just bougt this a few weeks ago on here and I LOVE IT But it hurts my forarm when I play. I have a big Belly and it sits wrong for me. and its not going to work. Im really Bummed out over this. I paid more for it so my lose your gain its a real nice player with a pro set up. And pretty rare I...
    $350.00
  23. magic8161

    SOLD HOFNER BEATLE BASS GOLD TOP "BERLIN" RARE IGNITION W/ UPGRADES & HSC

    Just bougt this a few weeks ago on here and I LOVE IT But it hurts my forarm when I play. I have a big Belly and it sits wrong for me. and its not going to work. Im really Bummed out over this. I paid more for it so my lose your gain its a real nice player with a pro set up. And pretty rare I...
  24. HOFNER BEATLE BASS GOLD TOP "BERLIN" RARE IGNITION W/ UPGRADES & HSC *LOWER PRICE*
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    For sale HOFNER BEATLE BASS GOLD TOP "BERLIN" RARE IGNITION W/ UPGRADES & HSC *LOWER PRICE*

    Rare Hofner "Berlin" Gold Top with dark natural back/ sides. These are usually only seen as Hofner Custom Shop models. All work pro done. A true hollow body, light as a feather. Excellent condition. Plays and sounds great. . Grover 18:1 vintage-style tuners . Wilkinson mini humbuckers . Teacup...
    $449.00
  25. t-ray

    SOLD HOFNER BEATLE BASS GOLD TOP "BERLIN" RARE IGNITION W/ UPGRADES & HSC *LOWER PRICE*

    Rare Hofner "Berlin" Gold Top with dark natural back/ sides. These are usually only seen as Hofner Custom Shop models. All work pro done. A true hollow body, light as a feather. Excellent condition. Plays and sounds great. . Grover 18:1 vintage-style tuners . Wilkinson mini humbuckers . Teacup...
  26. G

    In 2013 I bought an Hofner B-Bass High-Seris Ignition Sunburst Violin Bass.

    At that point in time I could not afford the more exspenssive German Made Hofners. My thoughts wrere to rebuild the bass with the higher auility hardware one thing at a time. I changed aout the pickups with Seymore Duncan Mini Humbuckers. I search to fing a panel that that id used and in...
  27. Old Blastard

    NBD: Hofner Ignition Club LTD

    So I did this. I've been watching Hofner clubs for two years now, ever since I saw an excellent female bassist for a Virginia band dance her way around on stage with one and chatted with her afterward in the "green room" of a festival our band's played in. Then I saw that Phil Fang Volk of the...
  28. Hofner Ignition Violin "Beatle Bass", sunburst, with case
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    For sale Hofner Ignition Violin "Beatle Bass", sunburst, with case

    Hey folks! Here we have a Hofner Ignition Series Violin Bass, sunburst, with original Hofner hardshell case, made in Indonesia. Price drop to $300 shipped CONUS. I bought this from North Coast Music a couple of years ago. A few upgrades/mods: the black volume knobs (which I will include)...
    $300.00
  29. D

    SOLD Hofner Ignition Violin "Beatle Bass", sunburst, with case

    Hey folks! Here we have a Hofner Ignition Series Violin Bass, sunburst, with original Hofner hardshell case, made in Indonesia. Price drop to $300 shipped CONUS. I bought this from North Coast Music a couple of years ago. A few upgrades/mods: the black volume knobs (which I will include)...
  30. nixdad

    Musician's Friend - Stupid Deal of the Hour...Hofner Club Ignition Bass, Maroon - $249

    It looks like Candy Apple Red to me, but this may be a good deal for those interested... http://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid
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  31. Hofner Ignition Club Bass
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    For sale Hofner Ignition Club Bass

    This is a Hofner Ignition Club bass I bought new earlier this year. Tuners have been upgraded to Grovers (really nice) and the strings to La Bella Medium Flats (I tried several other strings and found these to be the most even). I also moved (carefully) the front strap button to the neck heel...
    $300.00
  32. Joe Smithberger

    SOLD Hofner Ignition Club Bass

    This is a Hofner Ignition Club bass I bought new earlier this year. Tuners have been upgraded to Grovers (really nice) and the strings to La Bella Medium Flats (I tried several other strings and found these to be the most even). I also moved (carefully) the front strap button to the neck heel...
  33. GabrielB

    Hofner VS Jazz

    Hey everyone, first time posting here. I wanna get a 2nd bass since I only own one mij P-bass which I love with all my heart. I've been drawn to getting a guitar that's basically the opposite of a P just so I could experience what it's like to play something completely different, ie a Hofner...
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    • buy fender höfner ignition jazz bass mij vs
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  34. Wiremessiah

    Removing laquer from Hofner ignition beatle bass?

    I was offered a really good deal on a pristine hofner ignition bass, but I don't like the new sunburst finishes. I was thinking about removing it and doing violin varnish or maybe tru oil or something. How difficult do you think this would be for a beginner (the stripping part)? Do they still...
  35. froghat

    Hofner Ignition LTD silver sparker $249 SDOTD

    As I get older I start to appreciate the lighter things in life. I just bought a used Hofner Ignition Club bass that really sounds nice, and now I've ordered one of these beatle-style ones. Put some LaBella Beatle flats on it and you get a great thudding bass for only 4-5 lbs. Only thing is...
  36. S

    Case for Hofner Ignition

    Hi everyone! Nice to be here. I'm a guitarist who picked up a Hofner Ignition violin bass for home studio stuff. Happened to get a really nice one (since the quality in those Chinese factories is... inconsistent.) Love the sound, having fun playing. But... I can't find a hard case that...
  37. Turock

    NDB... Hofner Ignition LTD

    Wow, this bass is much nicer than I expected. Looks and sounds great.
  38. F

    Rickenbacker 4003 in fireglo and Hofner ignition bass for a Rickenbacker 4003s?

    Looking to trade my rickenbacker 4003 in fireglo and hofner ignition bass for a Rickenbacker 4003s?
    • FishIslander
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    • 4003 4003s fireglo ignition rickenbacker rickenbacker 4003 rickenbacker 4003 fireglo trade
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  39. Slaphound

    Love the tone and weight of my Violin Bass Ignition

    ........but I do not like the string spacing. Well, I really don't like the string spacing for finger style. Too tight. The Fender Jazz, G&L L2k and MusicMan Stingray all have a more comfortable spacing. So, with my love of the weight and tone of a small short scale hollow body, are there any...
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  40. *Price Drop* Hofner Cavern Ignition w/Case *OPEN TO OFFERS*
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    For sale *Price Drop* Hofner Cavern Ignition w/Case *OPEN TO OFFERS*

    Never gigged. Really easy playing short scale. Incredibly light. I like it a lot, but it doesn't fit with my gig, and I need cash. Some light scuffs on the back, but otherwise in good condition. Strung with Pyramid Gold Flats. I assume most TB'ers know the dealio with these, but feel free to...
    $300.00
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