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Hofner-(not just Beatle Basses)-Group
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Here's my ID cards.....Number please.
My reissue 1958 500/1 #15 of 58
And my Vintage 1964 500/1 #1115
My Vintage 1964 recently underwent a neck restoration earlier this year. Sometime during the it's ownership someone had converted it to a fretless.
I felt the need to bring it back to it's original state and glory.
You can view the 1964 Neck Restoration photos here. Restoration by Third Coast Guitar Repair (Chicago)
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My reissue 1958 500/1 #15 of 58
And my Vintage 1964 500/1 #1115
My Vintage 1964 recently underwent a neck restoration earlier this year. Sometime during the it's ownership someone had converted it to a fretless.
I felt the need to bring it back to it's original state and glory.
You can view the 1964 Neck Restoration photos here. Restoration by Third Coast Guitar Repair (Chicago)
000 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Here's my ID cards.....Number please.
My reissue 1958 500/1 #15 of 58
And my Vintage 1964 500/1 #1115
My Vintage 1964 recently underwent a neck restoration earlier this year. Sometime during the it's ownership someone had converted it to a fretless.
I felt the need to bring it back to it's original state and glory.
You can view the 1964 Neck Restoration photos here. Restoration by Third Coast Guitar Repair (Chicago)
000 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
NICE! How do the 58 PUs sound compared to the more common Hofner bass PUs?
Good to know. That is a really beautiful bass. They both are, it's just that the 58 is more different from what I am used to. Maybe it is better for Jazz and Blues? Very nice bass!
Picked it up in 72/73 retired it in 75 when I bought my Rick 4001
Just had the neck reset.
Phil very nice vintage 500/1. I am sure it has served you well. You are member 111. Thanks for posting.
For all you guys that own or have played the CT series, what's your take on them? I've given thought to getting a CT Club but haven't pulled the trigger yet. If they have the same feel and sound of the German made ones I think I'll need to give one a go.
Haven't played a German made one, but the CT series are pretty nice basses. Have a solid feel and great tone.
I played an early '70s Hofner and then I bought my CT Hofner based on that. It feels.. similar, but it's not the same. I haven't played a new RI to compare though. There's a little bit of a weight difference, but if you've played both you'll know. If not, you won't.
Today at the local music store,I played a black,German made Club bass, w/gold hardware.It has been a while since I played a Hofner and I was impressed.I tried to get some info but nobody seemed to know anything about it.We couldn't find a serial # anywhere on the bass,just a made in Germany sticker.They want $825 for it and it is in excellent condition.Any thoughts as to what year?Good deal?I know little about these.Thanks.
It's not German if they only wanted $825 for it. German models sell for over $2,000 new. Sounds like it's probably a CT.
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