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Hofner-(not just Beatle Basses)-Group Part 2
- Thread starter Bryan R. Tyler
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I finally bought pyramids to replace my TI's on my modded CT. I gave them a month and regardless of how hard I tried, I couldn't jive with them.
The sound was too zingy and although it deadened significantly on the month they were on it still didn't sound right. My friends even commented that they weren't "my sound."
Finally I switched back to the pyramids and instantly my bass came alive again. The sound was back. I thought since they came stock on the German Hofners it would make my CT sound closer to that, but the overtones and treble were too much. My guess is that they work well with a fully hollow body and not with the sound block. 70 dollars later, I now have my sound back and am going try to find a use for the strings.
Fran, I remember you saying you preferred TI's on a Hofner as well; totally spot on.
Here is a photo of my completed CT cavern mod (with pyramids, taken before changing the strings back.)
The sound was too zingy and although it deadened significantly on the month they were on it still didn't sound right. My friends even commented that they weren't "my sound."
Finally I switched back to the pyramids and instantly my bass came alive again. The sound was back. I thought since they came stock on the German Hofners it would make my CT sound closer to that, but the overtones and treble were too much. My guess is that they work well with a fully hollow body and not with the sound block. 70 dollars later, I now have my sound back and am going try to find a use for the strings.
Fran, I remember you saying you preferred TI's on a Hofner as well; totally spot on.
Here is a photo of my completed CT cavern mod (with pyramids, taken before changing the strings back.)
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Technically, yes it should protect the finish, since I have scratched where the bridge it from knocking it out of place once. It doesn't look good though and would probably make the bridge more likely to slip out of place, messing with the already finicky intonation. My advice is to get rid of it.
That foam is just to protect during shipping. It isn't intended to stay on the bass.
How about a comparative estimate? Similar in thickness to say an Epiphone Allen Woody or Gretsch 2202? Anyone?
Best comparison I can provide you with is the the icon's beck profile is noticeably slimmer than the contemporary and German ones. When I first switched from icon to CT, I was shocked by the chunky was is the neck but quickly became infatuated with the thicker profile.
My 1967 Verithin has been away for a bit of TLC with my tame luthier on Denmark Street in London.
Came back sounding a lot better and looking rather shinier than it was. I asked him to put a set of D'Addario Chromes on and they suit it just fine.
My Höfner Verithin Bass by Rob Telford, on Flickr
Came back sounding a lot better and looking rather shinier than it was. I asked him to put a set of D'Addario Chromes on and they suit it just fine.
My Höfner Verithin Bass by Rob Telford, on Flickr
Hallo guys. A friend of mine gave to me a hofner 185 bass in very bad but working condition. I would like to repair and keep it. First of all do you know if there is a way to find a new brokat vinyl for it.
The other parts that i need is the 2 bridge adjustment "screws", the logo, the 2 string holder on the headstock and the tuning machines..I can't give enough money (cause I haven't....).Please let me know.
The other parts that i need is the 2 bridge adjustment "screws", the logo, the 2 string holder on the headstock and the tuning machines..I can't give enough money (cause I haven't....).Please let me know.
I agree - I couldn't find them on Hofner's website, but lo and behold there it is on Reverb!
Hofner Double Cut 500/2 Club Bass 2016 Sunburst | Reverb
I recently acquired a Hofner Ignition as a second bass for a Jazz. The Hofner has a good bottom to it. It's going through a Super Bassman / Bassman 410 Neo. More than worth the $400. I payed for it. It also came from Hofner with LaBella flat strings onboard.
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I never posted a pic of mi Ignition Club from last fall. I have the La Bella black nylon Beatle Bass strings on it with the pick-guard removed.
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Yep! I have TIs on 20 basses, 12 of them are Hofners.... ;-)
Most likely legit. I've seen them before. And truth told, nobody would ever fake a Deluxe or Super....no point!Does this headstock look off to anybody? like a refinish? Did they ever make a super beatle without the words hofner on it?
