tredders Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 (edited) Hi all I just received this in a trade a couple of weeks ago. It's a Hofner Club bass, one of the Contemporary models - basically a new version of the old classics. Here's the official blurb: - [b][i]"Contemporary Series version of the classic Club Bass with cutaway design The Hofner Club bass CT is based around the Höfner originals of the '60s and ´80s. The Hofner Contemporary Series models are no yesterday's collectors' items, but designed for the tough live performance of today's bass player. The contemporary version of the Club bass:The center block improves sustain. Fitted with original Hofner 'Staple-Top' pickups ."[/i][/b] It's absolutely immaculate. The previous owner apparently only used it to record with, and I've only taken it to one rehearsal, and there's not a mark on it. It's quite light, but not stupidly light like the Hofner violin bass I once owned), and has a lovely rich, fat tone. It's currently strung with Rotosound tapewound strings, so gives an instant 60's sound. I've just taken some pics. Excuse a couple of rain drops on the pics - typically it just started as I went outside: - [attachment=66387:xIMG_0110.jpg] [attachment=66388:xIMG_0111.jpg] [attachment=66389:xIMG_0112.jpg] [attachment=66390:xIMG_0113.jpg] [attachment=66391:xIMG_0114.jpg] [attachment=66392:xIMG_0115.jpg] [attachment=66393:xIMG_0116.jpg] As you can see, it's in 'as new' condition, and comes with an antique strap, and locking strap nuts. I've got the original strap nuts too, which will be included. I don't have a case for this, so would very much prefer a face-to-face (see below for location). Couple of clips to give you an idea: - The second clip is played on a vintage Club bass, I think, but my Contemporary sounds just like it. Price wise, this owes me £375, so rather than be haggled, I'll say £350 on this. They retail at £499, so it's a decent price I think. I'd prefer to sell this outright, as I'm trying to raise the funds to buy a Jack Casady, but I'm open to trades. I've nothing specifically in mind (apart from a Jack Casady), so feel free to PM me any trade offers. I'm just off j.12 of the M40 (nr Gaydon), but my office is in Solihull, and I travel a fair bit with work. Any questions, just ask. Cheers Tredders Edited December 18, 2010 by tredders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted December 15, 2010 Author Share Posted December 15, 2010 Had a buyer, but not anymore bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted December 17, 2010 Author Share Posted December 17, 2010 Bump - any trades? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 What sort of trades do you fancy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted December 18, 2010 Author Share Posted December 18, 2010 (edited) [quote name='cocco' post='1062326' date='Dec 18 2010, 11:36 AM']What sort of trades do you fancy?[/quote] I'm open to pretty much anything (oo-er missus)... I was originally trying to sell this to buy a Jack Casady, but I'm rapidly coming to the conclusion that it's the wrong time to be selling a bass! So, I'd be looking for a bass (P or J shaped), possibly something like a Phil Jones Bass Buddy, possibly valvey-type effects. Don't mind adding a few quid my end if the right thing came up. PM me if you've got anything in mind... Edited December 18, 2010 by tredders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Not really unfortunately, unless you fancy a boxed early Marshall guv pedal just quite fancy a hofner ATM, it's lush! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted December 18, 2010 Author Share Posted December 18, 2010 [quote name='cocco' post='1062335' date='Dec 18 2010, 11:49 AM']Not really unfortunately, unless you fancy a boxed early Marshall guv pedal just quite fancy a hofner ATM, it's lush![/quote] Aye, it is a really nice bass, and sounds amazing. However, I just won't use it, so want it to go to a decent home instead of it gathering dust here. Can't tempt you away from your CIJ PB-70 then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 PM ewe now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted December 18, 2010 Author Share Posted December 18, 2010 [quote name='cocco' post='1062417' date='Dec 18 2010, 01:01 PM']PM ewe now [/quote] Right back atcha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted December 19, 2010 Author Share Posted December 19, 2010 Waiting to hear back on a couple of trades... Meanwhile, a Sunday bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted December 20, 2010 Author Share Posted December 20, 2010 (edited) Looks like this is traded, and I'm absolutely delighted to be getting one of Si's (OldGit's) old basses out of it. Meeting up with Cocco next week to do the deed. Edited December 20, 2010 by tredders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Jump into the unknown for me. I don't really want to part with Si's P but as it turns out they aren't my bag and I'm more than a little drawn to hofners at the moment. Fun times and all change for me again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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