Hofner-(not just Beatle Basses)-Group Part 2

[SJLee]

Nicely photographed with what looks like a Union Jack bedspread.

 

[ICM]

I am way too tempted to get the U.S. flag 500/1 CT. It's just so iconic.

 

[El Pelusa]

Nicely photographed with what looks like a Union Jack bedspread.

Well spotted!!

 

[El Pelusa]

Here's another pic of my sweetheart. Love her tone.

 

[SJLee]

An unfortunate cell phone pic, but none the less Sir Paul's bass which resides in the Cavern Club.

 

[El Pelusa]

Another shot of my Höfner CT 500/1. I can't get enough..

 

[ICM]

2011 Hofner Contempory 500/1 with a multitude of players mods to it.
Most recently I've converted it into cavern spacing since I didn't like the way the pickup sounded in the bridge position.
The new pickguard and bracket are actually vintage from a 1961 Hofner cavern bass . I plan to fix the celluloid and have some coming in the mail. I also have new pickup rings coming in from Pick of the Ricks (very helpful guys).
I've been searching for a cavern reissue guard for over a year and it was actually easier to find a vintage one.
I'm still getting used to not resting my palm on the pickup but it sounds leagues better in this position I can actually blend in the bridge pickup now and have completely opened up my tonal possibilities.

Hofner CT Cavern Mod

• ICM
• Sep 24, 2015
• 1

 

[SJLee]

Sweet! How do you like the cavern spacing?

 

[ICM]

Sweet! How do you like the cavern spacing?

I like it, if I put both pickups on neck at about 4 and bridge at around 7 it sounds kind of like a Bass VI.
With other settings I can do my best to emulate Rickenbacker tone. Definitely better for player Wings songs now. It's a lot more versatile.

 

[El Pelusa]

2011 Hofner Contempory 500/1 with a multitude of players mods to it.
Most recently I've converted it into cavern spacing since I didn't like the way the pickup sounded in the bridge position.
The new pickguard and bracket are actually vintage from a 1961 Hofner cavern bass . I plan to fix the celluloid and have some coming in the mail. I also have new pickup rings coming in from Pick of the Ricks (very helpful guys).
I've been searching for a cavern reissue guard for over a year and it was actually easier to find a vintage one.
I'm still getting used to not resting my palm on the pickup but it sounds leagues better in this position I can actually blend in the bridge pickup now and have completely opened up my tonal possibilities.

Hofner CT Cavern Mod

• ICM
• Sep 24, 2015
• 1

Looks great!!

 

[Peacefrog35]

Here is my custom CT.. Just giving it some love as it's been a while since posting. It's every bit as good as my cavern reissue.

 

[ICM]

Looks great!!

Thanks!

 

[40Hz]

I keep jonesing for one of their original Verithin models. Maybe this year I'll finally break down...

 

[ICM]

Right now I'm using TI flats on my Hofner. I'm really curious about Pyramids though. Could anyone list the Pro's and Con's of each string for a Hofner bass.

Also, what size truss rod wrench does a 2011 CT bass take. I've tried many and none fit.

Update: It's 4mm

 

[SJLee]

For anyone interested, there is a Club CT in the classifieds right now.

For Sale - FS: Hofner Club CT w/ Flight Case | TalkBass.com

 

[WannaBeatle]

I took this one a few months ago for a laugh. A buddy of mine jokingly calls me, "Kato". So, I took this one with my old Green Hornet mask.

 

[SJLee]

Sweet!

 

[cybertect]

Popping in to say 'Hi' from London, UK.

This is my Hofner Verithin made in 1967, which makes it exactly the same age as me.

I've owned since 1988 and it still puts a smile on my face whenever I play it.

Mostly original, except the previous owner had switched the tuners for some Schallers.

 

[SJLee]

Nice! Is that a transparent red finish? Sorry, hard to tell viewing on my cell phone.

 

[cybertect]

Nice! Is that a transparent red finish? Sorry, hard to tell viewing on my cell phone.

'Cherry Red' is the official name for it, but yes, you can see the wood grain through the finish - the rear has a lovely flame to it.