Hofner CT 500/8 Verythin LONG SCALE???

[Matt O]

Anybody play one? If so, what are your impressions sound/playability/quality wise?

This is the newly released CT long scale I'm asking about and not the older 500/8 BZ which is a heck of a cool bass in its own right.

 

[Matt O]

is this Hofner's first and only 34" scale bass? It has me very interested at least.

Bumping to see if there's any hands on hoffie exp out there.

 

[fermata]

They certainly look and sound great. There's another thread here: Hofner Verythin LONG SCALE bass?
And a demo:

If my 500/1 is any indication, the CT basses are very nice.

 

[Matt O]

They certainly look and sound great. There's another thread here: Hofner Verythin LONG SCALE bass?
And a demo:

If my 500/1 is any indication, the CT basses are very nice.

Ahh thanks! i didn't see that thread on a search I did yesterday.

Seems like very limited quantities have been distributed, so I'm not surprised there isn't much hands on experience out there. Only 2 US sellers have it offered that I can see.

I'm thinking about a road trip to Chicago Music Exchange to play the one they have... and of course drool all over the floor due to their other inventory.

 

[Ecko]

View attachment 1012364 Anybody play one? If so, what are your impressions sound/playability/quality wise?

This is the newly released CT long scale I'm asking about and not the older 500/8 BZ which is a heck of a cool bass in its own right.

I own one, its a very cool modern sounding bass but with the vintage look!

 

[MAJOR METAL]

Still very much on my to get list!