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Best amp for Hofner
- Thread starter philmh26
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I have an early 90's Hofner. Blade pickups. I now use it with the new Acoustic b600h and a 2x15 peavey cab or an
ampeg 4/10he depending on the gig. Love it.
ampeg 4/10he depending on the gig. Love it.
This is my first attempt at posting something on TalkBass so excuse me if I'm not doing this correctly or in the right spot. I'm primarily a jazz player but and am interested in purchasing a Hofner. Either the Icon or the Comtemporary CT model. Would any of you have any recommendations in this decision. I would like to get as close to that acoustic upright sound as I can. I know you can never duplicate it.
Thanks,
Bob DiTota
Melbourne, FL
Thanks,
Bob DiTota
Melbourne, FL
This is my first attempt at posting something on TalkBass so excuse me if I'm not doing this correctly or in the right spot. I'm primarily a jazz player but am interested in purchasing a Hofner. Either the Icon or the Comtemporary CT model. Would any of you have any recommendations in this decision. I would like to get as close to that acoustic upright sound as I can. I know you can never duplicate it.
Thanks,
Bob DiTota
Melbourne, FL
Thanks,
Bob DiTota
Melbourne, FL
How about the Extended Range AC30 as i believe it was called?
Something like the AC30 amp + 2x15's.
the ct is a little more deluxe, but the icon is an actual hollowbody whereas the ct is a semi-hollow, so i preferred the icon.
I think you are talking about the AC30 Top Boost. Just a regular AC30 with the addition of an extra tube and treble and bass controls. First versions had these controls sticking out through a hole in the back.
fair enough. but i still prefer a true hollowbody over a semi.A lot, i would say...
I'm of this mind as well. I prefer a cheaper Icon that is a true hollowbody to a more expensive semi hollow bass. That wood block down the center just changes things. You can get a great tone, but it will not be a hollowbody tone.
Another amp that sounds great for my Hofner Icon basses is the Fender Bassman TV Ten. Amazing old school tone!
http://www.voxshowroom.com/uk/amp/ac30fawn_bass.html
I was thinking of one of these. For some reason, i wanted to think there was an AC30 with 2x15. Who knows, might just be wishful thinking.
Me too. But unfortunately i also think the aesthetical look is of primary importance.
it's better to look good than sound good? hey, i'm all about a good look but even i wouldn't go that far.
I recently tried a bunch of amps for use with my Greco violin bass - I ended up buying an Acoustic 260 mini-stack. Has mid-scoop controls and really works well with the violin-bass sound.
I used to play in a band(a few shows as a substitute), they had a hofner club 500 and the ran it through a ampeg b200r, sounded nice to me, very thumpy warm and vintage and all that stuff. Here how it sounds recorded, Link Removed
Imho to reproduce that vintage sound stay away from 10' speakers. To get that vintage thump you need 15' or even 18' speakers and no tweeter.
Imho to reproduce that vintage sound stay away from 10' speakers. To get that vintage thump you need 15' or even 18' speakers and no tweeter.
i do like 15"s and no tweeter, but i've also gotten very fat sounds in that realm micing my svt 210av and my old flatback 810, so that's a generalization i can't go along with.
