Happy Jack Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 (edited) I really need to cut down on the space currently occupied [i]Chez Happy[/i] by Höfner Heaven. I'm listing a whole bunch of 'em below on the basis that a couple will probably sell and I can then show Mrs. Happy that I'm 'doing my bit'. Regrettably, this makes trades really quite difficult for me. One photo + a brief description for each. Obviously more photos & details are readily available. Every one of these basses has a story attached. Guide prices aren't set in stone - I'm quite prepared to accept more. *********************** Höfner 500/3 semi-acoustic bass (pre-Senator type). 1960 £600 [attachment=21840:500.3_19...Front__1.JPG] [url="http://tinypic.com/useralbum.php?ua=Oue9rsHY%2Bl27bdJyUiypWA%3D%3D"]http://tinypic.com/useralbum.php?ua=Oue9rs...dJyUiypWA%3D%3D[/url] [color="#FF0000"][size=4]Now SOLD pending the usual.[/size][/color] *********************** Höfner 182/E2 solid bass (Professional type). 1964 £350 [attachment=21843:DSCF1366.JPG] [url="http://tinypic.com/useralbum.php?ua=Oue9rsHY%2Bl3KnaNMGRKC2Q%3D%3D"]http://tinypic.com/useralbum.php?ua=Oue9rs...aNMGRKC2Q%3D%3D[/url] [color="#FF0000"][size=4]Now SOLD pending the usual.[/size][/color] *********************** Höfner 185/E2 solid bass (Artist type). 1964/65 £325 [attachment=21844:DSCF1387.JPG] [url="http://tinypic.com/useralbum.php?ua=Oue9rsHY%2Bl1UdeYZvmBdag%3D%3D"]http://tinypic.com/useralbum.php?ua=Oue9rs...eYZvmBdag%3D%3D[/url] [color="#FF0000"][size=4]Now SOLD pending the usual.[/size][/color] *********************** Höfner 500/6 semi-acoustic (Verithin, bolt-on). 1966-68 £400 [attachment=21842:500.6_19...Front__1.JPG] [url="http://tinypic.com/useralbum.php?ua=Oue9rsHY%2Bl0%2B%2FbNHK6%2FC5g%3D%3D"]http://tinypic.com/useralbum.php?ua=Oue9rs...HK6%2FC5g%3D%3D[/url] [color="#FF0000"][size=4]Now SOLD pending the usual.[/size][/color] *********************** Höfner 500/5 semi-acoustic (Active Electronics) 1971-73 £750 [attachment=21841:500.5_19...Front__2.JPG] [url="http://tinypic.com/useralbum.php?ua=45It2s124q%2BOOpNwFuTmpw%3D%3D"]http://tinypic.com/useralbum.php?ua=45It2s...pNwFuTmpw%3D%3D[/url] *********************** Höfner Icon 500/1 Blacktop Violin hollow-body. 2007 £300 [attachment=21845:DSCF1265.JPG] [url="http://tinypic.com/usermedia.php?uo=u9DZx%2FfzxtJ7cIAaWm1jSA%3D%3D"]http://tinypic.com/usermedia.php?uo=u9DZx%...IAaWm1jSA%3D%3D[/url] *********************** Höfner 500/1 RI-63 Violin hollow-body bass. 2006 £650 [attachment=21839:500.1_20...Front__2.JPG] [url="http://tinypic.com/usermedia.php?uo=u9DZx%2FfzxtI1QCiCu43iZA%3D%3D"]http://tinypic.com/usermedia.php?uo=u9DZx%...CiCu43iZA%3D%3D[/url] *********************** All these basses are available to inspect and play in Chiswick, London W4. Jack 07786 251295 Edited March 18, 2009 by Happy Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 flippin heck, you could start a museum, they all look lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eight Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 [quote name='Happy Jack' post='431813' date='Mar 11 2009, 07:19 PM']Höfner Icon 500/1 Blacktop Violin hollow-body. 2007 £300 [attachment=21845:DSCF1265.JPG][/quote] GGAAAASSS!!!! Damn that's purdy. Never seen a violin bass in black before... That would look so good on me, why do I never have £300 lying around to feed impulse purchases. *sigh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdragon Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 th the As you said Happy Jack , there's no doubt some stories there. I had the Pro type a long while ago. good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Thanks guys. I suppose it's worth reminding people of a certain age (the sort of age when back / shoulder problems get to be an issue) that the hollow-body and semi-acoustic Hofners are astonishingly light. What you spend on this thread can all be recovered in the form of cancelled visits to the chiropractor ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 MB1. Never! seen so many Hofners all in one place!...ave a Bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Oh if only I had the cash i'd have that Verithin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loweringthetone Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 What a fabulous array of beautiful basses. So many iconic shapes in there. These wont stay for sale long. Good luck ! Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Does that cute green tube head need a new home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 [quote name='tayste_2000' post='432577' date='Mar 12 2009, 03:55 PM']Does that cute green tube head need a new home [/quote] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=42550"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=42550[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 PM'ed re 4 of the basses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loweringthetone Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 [quote name='tayste_2000' post='432663' date='Mar 12 2009, 05:46 PM']PM'ed re 4 of the basses [/quote] Have a bump for a spectacularly interesting group of instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 Now with photo-links. Traditionally, these don't work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Ive just spent over £300 on a new precision, otherwise id seriously be considering the black violin bass, that is just beautiful ive never seen one like that before, just stunning!!! im really quite impressed!!! lovely collection - lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 Thanks Lee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 Only three left now, but I might be adding a couple more in a week or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loweringthetone Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 [quote name='Happy Jack' post='438739' date='Mar 18 2009, 10:32 PM']Only three left now, but I might be adding a couple more in a week or two.[/quote] Yes please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 [quote name='Happy Jack' post='438739' date='Mar 18 2009, 10:32 PM']Only three left now, but I might be adding a couple more in a week or two.[/quote] Are any of those going to be solid bodies or am I free to spend my money elsewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 At least one solid body is heading this way at the moment, a mid-60's 185/E2. It's not as uber-cool as the two solids I've just sold because it doesn't have the vinyl covering (which I happen to like a lot) but it certainly works well enough. I've also got a dismantled Professional (an early 182/E1, i.e. single pickup) which I might list as a project. I'd get more if I sold it as separate spares, though. And I have a nagging feeling that I have another 182/E2 somewhere. It gets a bit embarassing when you can't actually remember how many Hofners you own ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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