Hofner's for home recording - Ignition good enough?

[nibbles]

Heya, I'm looking for a bass for home recording. I'll be recording the bass direct via my uad apollo twin.

Is the Hofner ignition good enough for decent home recording? Or should I be looking at a higher level, ie the artist series etc?

I know it's the cheaply made version, but from my research seems to be well thought of regardless. I won't be knocking it about on tour, but I do want to record at a good quality level.

Can anyone please weigh in on their thoughts on the various Hofner ranges for DI recording, and where the sweet spot of price/quality lies please, thank you!

I'm 'happy' to spend more if needed to get a 'rest of my life' style instrument, but obviously if no need then great. Cheers!

 

[bikemusic]

For me personally, the CT model had enough upgrades that I opted to spend the extra for it. Zero fret, bound fingerboard, German pickups, better balance due to the block in the body, ebony bridge... I was fortunate to get a nearly new one here on Talkbass for $200 less than retail. Came with labella flats too. It just feels like quality.

 

[oldandbold]

And the pickups were modded for that cavern spacing. I’m in Pa. also, and if you ever want to let this one go I could be at your door with the cash in a couple of hours.

 

[mongo2]

I've had excellent results recording demos at a local studio with my Hofner Ignition Club. In fact, the engineer offered to buy it from me after we recorded.

 

[nibbles]

Do y'all feel the same about the regular (ie non club) Ignition? As a leftie I don't think I can get clubs sadly, such is the way with being sinister!