violin bass

I am trying to fix this used violin bass and it currently makes no noise at all. It has some very ugly solder connections and unfortunately the...

Beautiful German-built 500/1 replica of Sir Paul's 1963 Hofner violin bass. Includes all paper work, OHSC, pickguard, strap, and case candy. Also...

Hi all! I just picked up this beauty for $50 on FB Marketplace. She needs a lot of work, but I am wondering if anybody would have any info on what...

I recently acquired a late 60s Conrad (Aria?) violin bass. See photos. Not surprisingly, the action is pretty high as you go up the neck. Any tips...

Guys, I was on a search for tuning machines with plastic knobs that would be a drop in fit for my Rogue VB100 Violin Bass. From the outset, I knew...

Im not a Beatles fan. I appreciate them at a distance. I play a Hofner Violin BB (called Colin) and all I read when I was looking for one was...

Hello, Recently I got a great deal on black Hofner Ignition Violin bass. Being a big Macca fan, I decided to string it with Roto 88 Tru bass...

Greetings TalkBass, I was wondering if anyone had tips for playing a violin shaped bass, especially when sitting down, using a pick. Here's what...

Hi there. Can anyone help me identify what this beast is? I’m assuming it’s Japanese as that’s where most second hand guitars seem to be from in...

Hi! I’m planning on putting a Gretsch bridge on my ignition Höfner but I’m not sure if it would fit because of the string spacing, if someone...

Hello, hoping for some input here! I Picked up a Epiphone Viola bass last week. I immediately changed the strings to some Chrome flats, medium...

Waiting on my jay turser Violin bass to come in. Looking for a tech to set it up in the Md area. Anybody? No Guitar Center for me though please...

Odd basses to be choosing from I guess but I'd like to know. I've been wanting a violin bass for a while for obvious reasons, but the embassy...

A friend just received this bass from someone who passed away. He told her it was a fender, but I don’t think it is. I found a logo that matched...

People who own these! I’d like your thoughts on the tones of the two and what you can do with each! One of these may end up being my next bass!

[MEDIA] So, what do guys think? I'd love this in a full size.

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...

Hi guys, just stumbled across this Duesenberg Violin Bass and GAS struck me hard. But dammit, Duesenberg discontinued it, aren't thinking about...

So my newest arrival is Hofner Ignition Violin Bass: [ATTACH] I've never tried one in-person before mine arrived to me by mail. I was looking...

Hi, TB'ers! Hope you are all doing fine. Does someone have any idea what this is? It's for sale locally and I've always wanted one of these...

love the feel, look, and vibe of this old violin bass I have from the mid 70s looking to get a sound more similar to a stingray out of it. I know...

-NBD- Just picked this up from the post office. Only been playing it for about 45 minutes, but this thing is incredible! Definitely has a...

Hi all, I recently purchased a Harley Benton Beatbass, which is a Höfner style violin bass. I put brand new 50-100 Labella flats (760FHBB) on...

Can you slap on a hofner bass?

So I recently got a rogue violin bass and the bridge is kind of off to the side a bit and I need help trying to readjust it and get a good sound...

Hello. This is a club based around the basses made buy the Guitar Center/Musician's Friend house brand rogue. They're good basses in my opinion,...

18E6EC42-C679-4F1D-A56C-183693618A6A by Jjones503 posted Oct 10, 2019 at 2:36 PM A few years ago I was given a Royal Artist by Bruno violin bass...

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...