Why did I think I could walk into a music store and not spend any money?

Jazzbass19 · February 9, 2021, 11:28am

Is that “temporary” insanity, Pam @PamPurrs ? . . .

Congrats on your new Hofner and hope you have lots of fun with it!

All best, Joe

PamPurrs · February 9, 2021, 5:11pm

Thanks Joe @Jazzbass19

PamPurrs · February 9, 2021, 5:12pm

Thanks @JerryP

PamPurrs · February 9, 2021, 5:14pm

I just got a call from the luthier at Milanos. The setup on my Hofner should be completed right after lunch and I can come by and pick her up.

Sully · February 9, 2021, 5:31pm

My one frustration is where to put my thumb on my plucking hand. With the pickup placement, there just isn’t a “right” spot for me. I’ll be interested to get your take.

PamPurrs · February 9, 2021, 5:36pm

I use floating thumb so it doesn’t matter.

Sully · February 9, 2021, 5:36pm

Same, it’s just when you are up on that E, it feels funny, no issue otherwise.

PamPurrs · February 9, 2021, 5:38pm

My biggest issue is going to be getting used to the missing B string lol

itsratso · February 9, 2021, 6:40pm

i just hate the look of hof’s, but that’s just personal preference. it is amazing how everybody that tries one just loves the hell out of them.

howard · February 10, 2021, 2:44am

I was surprised. I was predisposed to hate it and walked away thinking it had really surprisingly good tone.

Kinda wanted to grab a pick and punk the F out of it to see how it worked.

JDDaniel · February 11, 2021, 1:27pm

Awesome @PamPurrs! I can’t wait to see one of your Covers on it!

gcancella · February 11, 2021, 1:32pm

F F F F | F F F F | F F F F | F F F F

I smell a summer hit

PamPurrs · February 11, 2021, 3:05pm

Actually I started work on one yesterday. I was originally planning to do it on my Yammie, but I’m going to do it on the Hofner instead.

tlprether · February 14, 2021, 11:48pm

Congratulations on your Hofner! I love mine - been playing it for two years. The rich tone is amazing. And yes, it is so light - when you pick up a solid body bass after playing this one for a while, its a shock. Enjoy your new bass!

PamPurrs · February 15, 2021, 12:01am

Thanks @tlprether. I weighed it and it’s only 4.6 lbs compared to over 9 lbs on my Yamaha BB735. The tone is awesome too.
I suspect the Hofner may become my main axe.

T_dub · February 15, 2021, 10:21am

Yeah, and I saw a blind test Julia did with 5 basses, one a Hofner, and of the three tests she did, finger, pick and slap, the Hofner was in the top 1-2 of all three, and that was blind. I was actually a little disappointed to find out it was teh Hoffner.

It is almost like the epitome of NOT PUNK ROCK of a bass, but ehh, sounds sweet as can bee, so its a toss up.

I can’t say if I will ever own one, but i would be interested in at least trying one out.

T_dub · February 15, 2021, 10:24am

That would be a SHOCKER. Its not a 5 and its not a Yammy, and it doesn’t have a custom pick guard, how could this happen?

PamPurrs · February 15, 2021, 1:21pm

PamPurrs · February 15, 2021, 1:26pm

But it’s so light, and easy to play, and sounds so goooooooooood!

I’m so torn

PamPurrs · February 15, 2021, 1:28pm

I don’t see how anyone could do a BLIND test with a Hofner. The moment you pick it up you have to know what you’re holding.