Hofner-(not just Beatle Basses)-Group

[oerk]

I am not convinced that any bass made in 2012 can truly replicate a bass made in 1964. Personally, I am not sure I want one that does. Vintage instruments can be over rated and have a "mystique" about them. But most were cheaply made instruments with electronics not made even specifically for that instrument.

Yes, they were cheaply made. You have to take the situation in post-war Germany into account - no-one could afford a Fender back then (even if they were available). These were made to be affordable by the general population.

In the case of the 185, the reissue is, IMO, a completely different instrument. It kind of resembles one, but nothing more.

Eduardo, Do you feel that you pickups are too hot for a signal? Mine overloads my amp's input. Hotter than an active bass!!

Try lowering your pickups. Maybe the pickup itself is distorting, not the amp. This can be caused by not enough clearance to the strings.

Or try another amp.

 

[Tahoe_Ed]

Hello!

I have a Hofner HCT 500/1 with a lot of german parts

Here it is:

More information and pics about my bass here:

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Can I have a number ???? thanks!!!

ecapdeville, you most certainly can. You are member 108. Welcome to the group. Nice CT!

 

[corinpills]

I follow Curt Smith of Tears For Fears on Twitter- no stranger to the glory of a Hofner club bass, Curt- and he linked to this great old World Party clip. You can fwd. through the interview, but if you want to hear a really good Hofner sound, check this out:

Karl Wallinger/World Party Interview and Performance on "Tonight Live", 1993 - YouTube

 

[SJLee]

Beautiful playing on that clip. Thanks for sharing.

 

[iamthebassman]

Saw World Party(and Jellyfish) in the early 90s, Hofner bass for their whole show.

 

[Rob Martinez]

Saw World Party(and Jellyfish) in the early 90s, Hofner bass for their whole show.

LOVE Jellyfish! Saw them many times live when I lived in LA in the late 80s and early 90s.

 

[ecapdeville]

ecapdeville, you most certainly can. You are member 108. Welcome to the group. Nice CT!

Thanks!!!!

 

[odysseios]

I follow Curt Smith of Tears For Fears on Twitter- no stranger to the glory of a Hofner club bass, Curt- and he linked to this great old World Party clip. You can fwd. through the interview, but if you want to hear a really good Hofner sound, check this out:

Karl Wallinger/World Party Interview and Performance on "Tonight Live", 1993 - YouTube

Fine sound and playing. That guy should be David Catlin-Birch, now a Hofner endorser.

 

[Roger Ford]

So, how do I join this group?

 

[Tahoe_Ed]

So, how do I join this group?

rfslick, you ask. Welcome, you are member 109. When you get a chance post a picture of what you play.

 

[Roger Ford]

Thank you, Hofner Ignition Club, Tea Cups, Dunlop Roundwounds, Grover Statite open gear tuners. Pictures at 11:00.

 

[Thornton Davis]

Any Ignition/Icon owners out there looking to upgrade your bass with Contemporary parts?

I have some CT parts available. Click on the link below to see the parts and PM me if interested.

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f129/fs-hofner-ct-parts-858434/

TD

 

[Roger Ford]

Why can't I upload my jpg pictures?

 

[Rockbobmel]

Why can't I upload my jpg pictures?

Get this free. Then use the HDTV size.
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[Roger Ford]

Why can't I simply upload them as they are?

 

[Rockbobmel]

Why can't I simply upload them as they are?

TalkBass Forums - Rules/FAQ/CUP

 

[Roger Ford]

Here is my bass. Which shows the Grover tuners. They have nickel instead of pearloid buttons. I don't miss the Perloid, the tuners are great.

6V30 pics :: download4112036.jpg picture by rfslick - Photobucket

 

[Roger Ford]

Here's the shot of the Grover Tuners. I had to enlarge the bushing holes slightly , but the screw holes were almost a perfect fit.

 

[swu678]

my hofner ignition black bass
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[jasper383]

I follow Curt Smith of Tears For Fears on Twitter- no stranger to the glory of a Hofner club bass, Curt- and he linked to this great old World Party clip. You can fwd. through the interview, but if you want to hear a really good Hofner sound, check this out:

Karl Wallinger/World Party Interview and Performance on "Tonight Live", 1993 - YouTube

What a great song, and the Hofner there is soooo characteristic. They sound just like that; fat and just a little tubby, but they fit in a mix great.