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Hofner Club Bass
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 4:57 pm
by bugman
Iim testing the waters so to speak on this as I havent quite talked myself into letting it go. I have a Hofner Club bass (#2 of 100 from 2002) that is in great shape with the bullet case. The only thing I have had done to it was have the bridge shaved (by a luthier) to lower the action. I've only found one small dimple in the finish and that was after really looking it over hard while thinking about taking photos of it and going the ebay route. I have been interested in getting a lefty Hofner V62 for a long time and was curious if there were any good trades out there. My interests are in the Hofner V62 lefty,Cavern lefty,Hofner V62 righty or RIC basses. I'm pretty particular about condition and this Club bass shows it. Anyone have a lefty HofnerV62 that they just never used? Like I said I'm on the fence on this but the right bass might push me off it. If you google Hofner Club bass you'll see pics of the Club bass at a site called guitarsandeffects.com It originally came from Northcoast then Guitarsandeffects then the person I bought it from. So as far as I know I'm the 4th owner but you wouldnt know it as it really is in great shape. Whats out there?
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2006 9:16 pm
by leesh
I've been looking for a used Hofner for a while. I always thought that I'd happen on a V62 but I've always liked the look of a Club. I don't have anything what you're looking for to trade, but if interested send me an email at my forum address.
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 1:59 am
by 325_fan
The only thing I don't like about my Club Bass is the fact that you can't get the pickups low enough to not interfere with the strings when you're trying to obtain decent action.
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 3:49 am
by leftybass
I just bought a Club last May, a left-handed version (1 of 30). VERY pleased with it. Right out of the case it had perfect action, I don't plan on changing a thing on it....it may be the best playing/sounding Hofner I've ever had, and I've owned about 16 of them in the last 27 years.. No center block in the body, very resonant, just a super bass.
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 6:51 am
by shamustwin
I have a Club, I like it very much. Like John, perfect out of the case (thanks to NCM, most likely).
I got it in black just to distance myself a little from the "Macca" look.
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 8:32 am
by sloop_john_b
The Club is also my favorite Hofner. Love it in black w/ gold, Jerry.
Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 4:08 pm
by bugman
Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 12:50 pm
by bugman
Back on ebay as the buyer used buy it now and thought I accepted credit cards--I dont
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250049053520
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 4:04 am
by lowendbob
Good luck Geoff! Your Club bass is gorgeous.
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 4:17 pm
by bugman
Thanks Bob, the Club is really nice--I'm trying to raise the money for a lefty Cavern reissue
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:49 pm
by karl_teten
The Club is Tom Petty's current favorite bass. Tom says he recorded all the bass parts on his new solo album with his Club. I belive he is pictured with it inside the album.
GO FANG!
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 4:07 pm
by bugman
Still for sale $1350.00 plus $45.00 for (shipping to continental U.S. only) Pics can be seen on the expired auction on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250049053520
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 6:31 am
by 325_fan
I don't know why Hofner doesn't change their neck to body geometry for that instrument. The bridge is generally all the way down to get a decent playing action. The adjustment "window" is too narrow.
Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 1:13 pm
by bugman
Back on ebay--price reduced--if it doesnt sell this time it must be meant to stay with me.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250051422284
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 5:01 pm
by bugman
sold