Höfner HCT-500/1-SB Contemporary

Skitbra Bas!

Grym kvalite! har inte märkt något fel med denna bas! Det enda ingreppet jag gjort är att byta strängar från roundwounds (som den kom utrustad med) till flatwounds. Den blir direkt mycket härligare att spela på samt får dedär speciella ljudet! Ett ingrepp jag planerat framöver är att byta ut den kinesiska ”control platen” mot en tysk! Förväntar mig högre ljudkvalitet efter en sådan förändring men kan absolut inte klaga på ljudet som denna bas producerar ”straight out of the box”.

Simply a lovely bass

I've had this bass for about a half a year now and I have to say it is completely wonderful. The item arrived in good condition all the way to Latvia, despite there being some difficulties during the shipping process. The factory strings were great, but I immediately switched the strings to Pyramid Golds for that vintage sound and feel. It nails the original sound, but it's still really versatile if you're looking to play more modern tunes.

It plays absolutely great, my mother has recently started to play bass and I give her the bass from time to time since she says its so easy to play compared to her other bass.

I am a huge Beatles fan myself so I had been looking at Hofner basses for quite a while and then when the time came, I went ahead and bought this lovely contemporary version of the original. Paired with a mop top, it definitely makes you look like you play in a Beatles cover band.

I'd recommend this bass to anyone.

Excellent rich warm tone

It's an excellent bass with a pair of LaBella flats. Needs a good setup however. It is excellent for jazz & softer rock, however I wouldn't slap on it. Note that the floating bridge may create some issues with intonation, so no crazy soloing, but it's impressive in the lower register. Looks stunning!

A bit more sustain that expected

If it wasn't for the details it looks exactly as the German version.

The sound although is a bit different, having a bit more sustain.