Newbienew Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Hi, I'm looking for a bit of advice really! I have a Black Hohner the professional jack bass guitar which I have had since I was young and is now sitting in my wardrobe doing nothing as I never quite mastered the bass (teeny hands and life got in the way). I am thinking of selling but have no clue at all of its value and struggling to find anything on the internet. Also live in a very small town with no music shops at all! Don't want to get ripped off because really is a beautiful guitar. Can anyone give me any help or advice? Many thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbienew Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Oooooooo just a picture of the back - how very helpful of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlapbassSteve Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Interesting, Hohner Jack Basses are normally headless Steinberger jobbies, yet that has an Encore Precision neck- it's unique, I'll give it that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bassman7755 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Its a odd one alright. Jacks are through-neck headless I had one and they great budget basses. Its definitely been modded to change the neck which to be honest probably reduces its value. A "proper" jack would maybe fetch £250, this one a fair bit less most likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 The Hohner 'B' Bass is essentially a Jack body with a bolt-on neck, so, B Bass body? G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlapbassSteve Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 [quote name='Newbienew' timestamp='1371846474' post='2118859'] Oooooooo just a picture of the back - how very helpful of me. [/quote] Do you have any pictures of the bridge? In this shot it looks an awful lot like a Steinberger bridge with machine heads- meaning the bass has machine heads at both ends? Also it looks like a later model of the Jack as the Mk1's had EMG humbuckers, Mk2's had Jazz pickups, could it be possible Hohner made a bolt on Jack later on with PJ configuration? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbienew Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 I'll be honest - I have just read whats printed on the bass - I am soooooooo clueless. It's still at my mums as pretty hefty to move. I'll try and get over ad get some better photo's. Really appreciate all your help though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbienew Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 I have zoomed in on the photo, don't know if this helps at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlapbassSteve Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Interesting, that's definitely a Steinberger bridge there... I can only assume it's a later bolt-on model as the neck plate and shape of the back of the body looks legit. Most likely a previous owner loved the tone of the bass but didn't want to look like Mark King so bolted on a different neck. Impossible to say what its worth as a whole... you'd almost get more money parting it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Mmm, looks very much like a diy job. (A hohner body &an encore neck). Encore are cheap(but good) basses on their own . Maybe your best bet is to advertise as a swap for something on Basschat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbienew Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 Thanks for your help everyone! Told you I was clueless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Newbienew' timestamp='1371905528' post='2119384'] Told you I was clueless! [/quote] Just remember that old adage "There are no clueless people - - only people asking clueless questions". No ... wait! My guess is some buyers will like the idea of a regular neck, and may bite. But if the neck is not a perfect fit, I think most will be inclined to not take the risk - even if there may not even be a technically sound reason for being wary with this combination. Like others, I have no idea what the best thing to do is, but I would start with trying to sell it as a complete item before taking the risk of only getting rid of one of the parts. Good luck! best, bert Edited June 22, 2013 by BassTractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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