Hondo

[1984 Hondo]

Hi. I am hoping to get feedback about my bass. I am the original owner of an 84 Hondo longhorn. I am curious as to its quality, how desireable, etc... I have never owned another bass, so I really can't compare it to another.

 

[stflbn]

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[1984 Hondo]

I thought that might be a problem. forget value. what about quality and desireability?
(edited first post)

 

[stflbn]

I think people who like them really like them.


Not my thing at all.

 

[ishouldbeking]

i can't say for sure, but Hondo's seem to be one of the less desirable brands from the so-called "lawsuit era" of overseas copies of more familiar brands. Not sure exactly why, since i've never played one myself, but I've always gotten the sense that they're less desirable than say, a Univox, Greco, Tokai, or similar Ibanez. I have seen people describe them as great basses, but the prices on ebay are usually on the low side.

With that said: i usually hear more about Hondo's fender copies... maybe the dano copy is a rare one?

 

[embellisher]

I played one of those back in the eighties at a shop. Not a bad Longhorn copy for the price, easily the equal of the more recent Danelectro branded stuff.

 

[1984 Hondo]

thanks for you replies. I always thought it sounded and played nicely. I know there aren't too many of these around. It has sentimental value to me. thanks again...Matt

 

[etechstan]

I think it's only good for firewood and you should ship it to me and I'll take care of it. Really, it's so odd, I love it.

 

[envika]

My bass teacher has that bass in a 4 string/8 string doubleneck configuration! It is the sweetest!