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Hofner CT and Icon.

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Salw, Jul 22, 2009.

  1. Jul 22, 2009 #1
    Salw

    Salw

    Jun 10, 2009
    I always would like to have a Hofner violin bass. Yet I know there is no way for me to get one like the one that the beatles have since its over £900.0!!

    One time I went to thomann.de and I saw the Hofner Icon, I was like omg it is so cheap for a Hofner bass, but it Icon a bad bass? http://www.thomann.de/gb/hoefner_ignition_beatles_bass_vsb.htm

    And then later I heard there is also a Hofner bass, the CT series. The price aren't cheaper than the Icon but it that mean all the stats are better than that one?

    Somehow in Hofner site I cannot find the Icon bass, why? Is Icon a real bass from Hofner? :S

    By the way, is CT crapper than the old one? Is it that much different can you explain more? :D

    I wonder what differences between Hofner CT violin bass and the Icon B violin bass. If I'm buying one which one would you prefer more(CT or Icon)?

    Also do you guys know a website that I can buy Hofner, in low prices, and can be trusted also in uk?
     
  2. Jul 22, 2009 #2
    Rob Martinez

    Rob Martinez

    Sep 14, 2005
    Both the Hofner Contemporary and Icon are real Hofner basses, but made in China. The CT has German electronics, and a wood post down the center. So, it will have a more modern sound, while, ironically, the Icon is a hollowbody like the originals made in Germany, and therefore probably sounds more like a 60s Hofner.

    I have an Icon and have had no problems, I gig with it, practice, it is a fine bass.