Great Hollowbody Basses?

[Michael Jewels]

Go for the Gretsch...

The Lakland Hollowbody is good too.

That's a very nice shot, Phil.

Mike

 

[TRichardsbass]

Klira "Beatle bass". There is one available on eBay right now. Made by Hofner's competitor in Germany at the same time. They have really cool looks (I think better then the Hofners) and the sound is actually better, and it has a slightly more hollow sound. I used to have one but lost it to a banana head in the opening band at a gig a decade ago who decided that he was going to be Pete Townsend and swung his guitar to smash it and took out my Klira instead. I'm pretty sure his hands still can't hold a guitar neck now...

 

[BruceBass3901]

I have a Hutchins Chandler Semi-Hollow that is gorgeous to look at and a wonder to play ... but they are incredibly difficult to get hold of ... I have only ever seen the one I have and I have looked hard

 

[patrickshofner]

i was in the same situation as you, and was able to pick up a Gretch 6072. So far, zero complaints.

 

[Captain Bob]

I was originally thinking Hofner Club, but the roots rock, twang thang, would have me looking at a Gretsch with TV Jones pickups.

 

[Dad3353]

Couldn't let this thread die without a mention of the Hofner Verithin (the photo is not of mine...).
Light on the shoulders, I use black nylon-wound stings. It packs a decent thump, but not for slappers...

 

[BassesForTheWin]

The Ibanez Artcores and the Jack Cassady basses are great hollowbodys

 

[electracoyote]

I own the Eastwood Classic 4 and I think the semi-hollow tone is outstanding, very reminiscent of a Hofner.

 

[don21480]

I'm still jonesing for a hollowbody. I tried the Artcore and Eastwood 4 and they felt very stiff to me. I think I'm finding out that part of what I like is an instrument that feels worn in and friendly - must be why I love my Road Worn Jazz and P basses so much.

 

[electracoyote]

I'm still jonesing for a hollowbody. I tried the Artcore and Eastwood 4 and they felt very stiff to me. I think I'm finding out that part of what I like is an instrument that feels worn in and friendly - must be why I love my Road Worn Jazz and P basses so much.

I agree, compared to my favorite worn-in P-Bass, a semi hollow or hollow body bass, with it's thick un-contoured body and big ugly bridge system, feels awkward.

At this point, I only play mine when I need old school tone and aesthetics.

 

[pinz]

Go for a Gretsch!

+1 Mine is a fantastic Bass with a ton of tonal options,a joy to play.

 

[Rob Martinez]

+1 Mine is a fantastic Bass with a ton of tonal options,a joy to play.

I have this EXACT model of Gretsch bass! Broadkaster! Love the tone and look.

 

[Daede]

+1 Mine is a fantastic Bass with a ton of tonal options,a joy to play.

Looks exactly like mine plus a pickguard and a thousand dollars

Made in Korea Gretsch Electromatic G5123B
Limited Edition run for Guitar Center
32" scale
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[rhett]

If you have a chance checkout a Lakeland Hollowbody (Skyline model for the budget minded). String it up with some flats and it's a great tone machine and very comfortable, though it is standard 34" scale.

I've had a Korean Skyline with Barts for several years and it's been a great companion.

+1

the Artcores are an excellent value also

 

[pjmuck]

The Eastwood Airline Map bass is the best bass Eastwood makes, IMO.

 

[Russell Bergum]

Get a Lakland. I just picked up a used Lakland USA Hollowbody with Barts, and it is amazing. I've heard the Skylines are every bit as good, but don't have the fancy flame maple top option. Mine is 8.25 lbs.