NBD Another Hofner

[heynorm]

After a year playing an Ignition Cavern “Beatle” bass following back surgery I just got a new Ignition Club. Love the light weight and they are just fun to play for this 68-year-old!

 

[elgranluis]

Great looking bass. Did you notice anything wrong with the E string ?

 

[BassmanM]

Congratulations! I didn't even know they make them in blue.

And yes, get that E-string into its proper position.

 

[heynorm]

Great looking bass. Did you notice anything wrong with the E string ?

Just slipped off in transit, I guess. All good now. It’s fun to play.

 

[Treadstone71]

Very nice! IIRC, the ignition/Icon series don't have the internal blocking like the contemporaries right? How is it for sustain?

Also, would you gig it?

Edit: Sorry, just realized I was very late to this party. I've been away from TB for a bit.

 

[WI Short Scaler]

I just got the same one, LOVE THE COLOR! Sold the brown ugly one to get one of these blues.

Enjoy it.

 

[mongo2]

After a year playing an Ignition Cavern “Beatle” bass following back surgery I just got a new Ignition Club. Love the light weight and they are just fun to play for this 68-year-old!

I came to Hofner Icon/Ignition Club basses when they first were available several years ago buying one of the very early version that was available on eBay. I have enjoyed playing the Club bass very much but unfortunately for this 66 year-old, a minor stroke several months ago has limited my right hand such that I need a wider string spacing for plucking and I haven't been able to use it as effectively as I used to. I keep trying with it though and maybe I'll be able to gig it again someday.

 

[heynorm]

Very nice! IIRC, the ignition/Icon series don't have the internal blocking like the contemporaries right? How is it for sustain?

Also, would you gig it?

Edit: Sorry, just realized I was very late to this party. I've been away from TB for a bit.

It was a pleasure to gig it last weekend. And, got compliments on both it’s sound and color. I’m not sure how to compare its sustain with the contemporary. I just play it.

 

[MAJOR METAL]

Great vintage vibe, congrats!

 

[Ghook]

I have the BB Ignition. I love the look and color of your Club!! Congrats . Im an older guy also...weight matters

 

[heynorm]

I have the BB Ignition. I love the look and color of your Club!! Congrats . Im an older guy also...weight matters

I got a BB a year ago after back surgery and have really bonded with it. I thought the Club would be a great backup but am now really digging gigging with it, too!