dcr Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 ... on a Hofner Club Bass. There was a used 500/2 with the "Cavern spacing" (bridge pickup farther from bridge) at Musicians Friend, in #1 condition, and with a 20% discount for this weekend only, I just couldn't pass it up. Once it gets here, the job will be to compare it to my Rickenbacker 4003. If I prefer the Hofner, the Rick will on the block to cover (most of?) the price. If I don't, then I can return it within 45 days for a refund. It's a no-lose opportunity to try a bass that really intrigues me. Booya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Great looking bass I hope you'll like it ! "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Oh saaweet! Congrats on the new bass! Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcr Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 With the Beatles visible everywhere again, I suppose it's a good time to buy a Hofner! And with the Club Bass, I get to play a "Beatle bass" without looking like I'm playing a Beatle bass. (Or maybe I'll just look like a Tina Weymouth wannabe.) It's on the truck from the KC warehouse to Wichita ... should be here pretty soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby LowTones Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Oh, forgot to mention in the other thread, I'm the one who bought the Icon-B Hofner from Rizzo a while back. You know why now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Ha, I didn't see this thread before I posted mine! Congrats dcr! http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1111000 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I doubt your Ric will cover even half of the price in this market! Wowza. My dad's Japanese copy--I don't know how alike or different it would really be--is warm and mellow and that's about it. But it gets a lot of "oohs and ahhhs" from the family when I pull it out at gatherings (the wood grain is superb, and the "Beatle bass" has always had lots of fans). I have used it as a backup before, too, but I couldn't get a very articulate sound. Again though... it could be a totally different thing from what you've bought here. I doubt my dad paid more than $100 for the "Ideal" copy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Congrats. Peace. --SW spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklab Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Going for the Stuart Sutcliffe vibe, eh? Congrats on the new fish! I'm looking forward to seeing some pics. And drop me a PM if you're gonna sell your Rick! Obligatory Social Media Link "My concern is, and I have to, uh, check with my accountant, that this might bump me into a higher, uh, tax..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcr Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 It arrived yesterday. And it went back today. Well, there you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 No good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 It arrived yesterday. And it went back today. Well, there you go. Click. Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcr Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 It arrived yesterday. And it went back today. Well, there you go. Click. That ROCKS!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshappi Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Well, glad you didn't hock the Ric! Nothing is as it seems but everything is exactly what it is - B. Banzai Life is what happens while you are busy playing in bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biguglyman Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I played in a Beatles tribute band for several years and had to play a Hofner "Beatle Bass". I couldn't stand it. I have big hands and the damn thing is just too small... "There's not enough bass in the mix unless the first three rows are having involuntary bowel movements." http://www.myspace.com/biguglyman_bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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