Shimonardo Posted May 8, 2021 Posted May 8, 2021 (edited) Hey guys, I can't decide which one of these two semi-hollow bass guitars should I buy... The prices are almost the same, has anyone got any experience with these guitars? Recommendations? Thank you very much! Edited May 9, 2021 by Shimonardo Quote
Maude Posted May 9, 2021 Posted May 9, 2021 (edited) I don't have a Verythin but I've a Club and a 185, both have super skinny necks compared to a JC, which I've just picked up. Whether a Verythin is the same I don't know, but the difference between my JC and my Hofners is big enough that you might want to look at your physical preferences as well as sound. That said I really cannot fault the JC I've just received, absolutely stunning in every respect, well worth the money. Edited May 9, 2021 by Maude 1 Quote
EllCurrell95 Posted May 9, 2021 Posted May 9, 2021 I’ve got a Verythin and it’s one of the easiest to play basses I’ve had 1 Quote
neepheid Posted May 9, 2021 Posted May 9, 2021 Another JC fan here. Haven't had the privilege of playing a Hofner anything but I can say that the JC is one of my favourite basses of all time. I've bought three of them! 1 Quote
bassbiscuits Posted May 9, 2021 Posted May 9, 2021 Had a JC and loved it. But they are fully hollow rather than semi hollow. Great range of sounds, from almost acoustic bass to full-on growl, and much more versatile than might first appear. Big chunky neck, hollow body and big headstock meant mine had serious neck dive which a thick suede strap did reduce somewhat. Only sold it to fund another bass and frequently find myself wishing I hadn’t. Quote
Cat Burrito Posted May 10, 2021 Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) I've owned both. Both are great. The Hofner is a little less common. It's short scale and they do (or did) a long scale which is one of my main basses (pictured) - pre-Covid I took it on numerous tours across Europe and the UK. The JC basses are really good too. Quality wise, they are pretty similar. The Hofner's just are a bit rarer and mine always got comments (& who the hell comments on the bass?!). Short scale basses can have a few problems with intonation which is why I got shot of my short scale verythin. No intonation issues with my old JC or the long scale verythin. Edited May 10, 2021 by Cat Burrito 2 Quote
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