I got 2 kids in college believe me I can relate. The Hofner Icon is about $350 IIRC the Bassman head/cab are more thanks to the guitarist who drive the price up. But I did recently just miss a Bassman 100 on craigslist for $350.
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Best amp for Hofner
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I got 2 kids in college believe me I can relate. The Hofner Icon is about $350 IIRC the Bassman head/cab are more thanks to the guitarist who drive the price up. But I did recently just miss a Bassman 100 on craigslist for $350.
So what?Is there a problem?
I told my opinion and that's all
You're smart
No problem here just a little playful banter! Your opinion matters just as much as mine.
Paul
No problem here just a little playful banter! Your opinion matters just as much as mine.
Paul
My sixties era Hofner is really showing its age. Joints separating and things like that. Playable up to about the seventh fret but still it's got that sound. It does sound nice through my B15N.
Paul
Paul
My two favorite amps with my Hofner Beatle bass are the Vox t-60 combo (reissue-- 60 watts 1x12 speaker) and my Eden WT550 with 210xlt cab. You can get a used T-60 for about $325. Can't beat it for classic Beatle tone on a budget.
I bought at this year's Dallas guitar show the AC100 and FB215 reproductions made by JMI (met Richard and Justin Harrison while there.) I play in a Beatles tribute - running my Hof through that (with the pyramid strings) = Macca 1964 - especially on tunes such as Hard Day's Night, You Cant Do That...
For a nice round old school tone you need a variable mid scoop. Look for amps that have a pot to vary the mid frequency.
+1. I played a Club Bass through a Fliptop last year at the 12th Fret in Toronto and it really sounded good!
I play my cavern bass and my 500/1 Beatle bass through a Markbass LMII seated in the Northcoast Music's Vox T100 head and trolly setup. Looks just like Pauls Beatles rig, and sounds awesome. I also use an Ampeg Svt 4 pro with an Alembic F-1X pre on the frontend.
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IMO, any good amp will work well with a Hofner, but i usually use this one since it looks so cool (custom scratch-built 180watt tube head w/super beatle cab with 2x15 JBL K140's):
IMO, any good amp will work well with a Hofner, but i usually use this one since it looks so cool (custom scratch-built 180watt tube head w/super beatle cab with 2x15 JBL K140's):
Absolutely gorgeous !
Hello,
Funny Odysseios mentions the Vox Amplug. I'm looking for a small amp (storage space is my major constraint) to plug my Hofner V62 in. He's not the first one who mentions the Vox Amplug. I'm seriously thinking about getting one, but that, of course will be for playing when I'm on my own.
I'm still looking for a good small size amp. Sound quality rather than volume is the most important feature (besides size). The two strongest candidates at the moment are the Vox Pathfinder 10B and the New Roland Microcube Bass. Has anyone tested either of them? Any other suggestions?
Thanks,
TalkHofner
Funny Odysseios mentions the Vox Amplug. I'm looking for a small amp (storage space is my major constraint) to plug my Hofner V62 in. He's not the first one who mentions the Vox Amplug. I'm seriously thinking about getting one, but that, of course will be for playing when I'm on my own.
I'm still looking for a good small size amp. Sound quality rather than volume is the most important feature (besides size). The two strongest candidates at the moment are the Vox Pathfinder 10B and the New Roland Microcube Bass. Has anyone tested either of them? Any other suggestions?
Thanks,
TalkHofner
Vox Amplug is only my practice amp (but sounds very good with Hofner!); on gig i use a Fender Bassman 250/115, single Eminence cone 15", purchased for my Fender Precision before i own the Hofner, and here too the sound is good. If i don't go wrong there is also something hystorical in a Hofner plugged into a Bassman...
