Im waiting on completion of my Lecompte VB5. Its a solid body bass. Not sure if you mean the older hofner hollowbody types. Check out Lecomptebass.com
That's like asking "Should I die my hair black? or blonde? " It's preference! That's like me asking "Should I get a BC RIch Bass?" ... It doesn't go with what I play so nobody could answer that.
wow I want a Violin bass because I want the look, I dont really want hollowbody. that is nice, but out of my price range lol.
I really like them for acoustic jams and gigs , heres mine http://www.talkbass.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15367