Opinion: Upgrade Hofner Shorty Bass or buy 2nd hand Hohner B2A?

Hi guys

First post and hopefully many more

I'm a guitarist of 30 years and have a lot of experience with 6 strings. I have a need to play bass but injuries require a light, short bass. This will be for reggae (dub)

Question is: do I spend €£$300 on upgrading a Hofner Shorty bass or buy a 2nd hand Hohner B2A for around £250?

Looking at Babicz FHZ 4 string bridge, Spertzel Trimlock tuners, EMG HB Steinberger pickup and Warwick Just a Nut III for the Hofner

Any help would be very much appreciated (PP beers can be realized )

Many thanks!

Cheers!

 

Hi, thank you for your reply

No, I have not played the Hornet (no music shops in area (UK) but have played a B2 in '93 and it played lovely - I do not know sound wise whether it was any good

 

Gorn.. classic!

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I was just browsing and *think* I've matched up the right stuff