Rafi Kirder plays Hohner B2A Bass

[rahagbab]

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[tall32guy]

Very handsome indeed, and a great bass player! hehe

[theshaggyshow]

I have the Steinberger Spirit... passive with Humbuckers

[suxdudemungus]

why must the bassist always look like a god damn lumberjack... nice bass though :D

[WoWintosh]

Your voice and accent reminds me of Yngwie.

[rkharper]

@WoWintosh really? just checked with my Girlfriend...she thinks, not at all.

[morochoguitarra]

where can i get a hohner?

[rkharper]

@morochoguitarra Google is your friend

[morochoguitarra]

@rkharper where did you get yours though?

[Guyisthere]

What about the Spirit XT-2 line, I know they're also made in Korea and have passive EMG Select pickups on them. I'm thinking of may be buiying one, their price is low and they look great! I'd like some feedback on those XT-2 bass if someone own one... Loose your head!

Thanks!

[carloscoimbra2008]

Hello rkharper , nice to see this video ! C

an i ask you if it is possible to put normal Strings ? (with only one end ball) , this bass is so portable but i think i will be problems to find double end strings.

[rkharper]

@carloscoimbra2008

Hi Carlos! Yeah, there is a way to use normal Strings, you have to buy a String Adapter, doenst look very cool, but you can use any Strings you want.

Google Search: Steinberger String Adapter

[maresch47]

"Cold and Sterile sound..??!! "

I play a Hohner B2 passive bass from the eighties and you can call it anything but cold and sterile.

Turn the tone knob just a slightly open, and turn the both element knobs completly open, use GHS bassboomers double ball end strings, and you'll have a wonderfull sound!

[rkharper]

@maresch47

Hi Maresch, dont get me wrong, I love the sound of the Hohners and Steinbergers, and just google " Steinberger + cold + sterile" and you'll see, that this is not only my opinion...anyway, Opinions are like assholes, everyone has one!

bests

Rafi

[maresch47]

@rkharper

What I'm trying to say is that the sound that I hear in your video, is not the sound that I know from my own Hohner bassguitar.

If you are interested in such an instrument, I'll advise to look for a passive Hohner B2 (without the "A") made between - I think- 1985 and 1992. You'll find them every know and then on for example E-Bay.

With the right settings and a good set of strings you'll have a good and original instrument for just a fraction of the price of all those famous brands.

[rkharper]

@maresch47

Hi Maresch. It's okay :-) I really dig the sound of my hohner, for warm and ballsy tone, I still have my Fender Precision from the year 1969, so I'm in no need for another warm sounding Hohner, thank you :-)

best regards

Rafi

[mguygh]

@rkharper nice fucking gear man well done im really impressed

[TrollOvGrimness]

Thanks for uploading a video of this Hohner. I heard the Steinberger proper and it sounded really bad. the Hohner actually sounds better that would be my opinion from hearing them from the net and collaborated from others this seems to be the consensus. I was interested in the 5-string I guess it probably sounds as good

[Haddockxyz300]

This guy is my God...

[Luka38]

You know what dude? I'm subscribing to you :D

[rkharper]

@halo2pc

ich persönlich würde nich 649€ für einen Bass ausgeben, den ich nicht angespielt habe, und der mir optisch nicht gefällt. darum zu deinem Mail, kann ich dir keine Empfehlung geben, wo du ihn neu kaufen kannst.

[halo2pc]

Naja, der ganze Witz an diesem Bass ist nicht nur headless, sondern auch der kleine Korpus.

Auf diesen lege ich sehr großen Wert, also wäre Deine Meinung, daß es DEFINITIV das falsche Modell wäre, irgendwie nicht zu Ende gedacht.

Ich habe versucht eine Disussion über eine optische Lösung anzuregen, weil das Ende des Basses doch aussieht, als ob es glatt abgesägt wäre.

Sieht so "unfertig" aus.

[halo2pc]

Nunja, 649,- Euro würde ich nicht sehr billig nennen.

Aber ich denke darüber nach, mir genau dieses Modell zu kaufen.

Der fehlende Kopf ist schon sehr gewöhnungsbedürftig, finde ich.

Hätte man da nicht eine optisch bessere Lösung finden können ?

Nur welche ?

[rkharper]

@halo2pc Hi,

ich habe auch nie und nimmer 649€ dafür ausgegeben, ich sage auch "used", also gebraucht, auf ebay ist grad jetzt ein rotes modell drin, im Moment für 112€, billig oder nicht?

und der ganze Witz am Bass ist ja, das er "Headless" ist, also verstehe ich deine Meinung nicht ganz, wenn du nen "Head" willst, dann ist dieser Hohner / Steinberger definitv das falsche für dich.

[Azundris]

@halo2pc That may be a blessing in disguise as it were. Since you already don't like the look, you can get the single-ball string adapter without worrying about ruining the look. More variety, cheaper strings!

(Disclaimer: playing my B2 with double-balls, not affiliated with adapter guy, but considering.)

[RayBan4]

@halo2pc Hi, ´ wollte mal nachfragen, ob Du Dir letztendlich den Hohner Bass gekauft hast. Falls ja,.... zufrieden mit dem Teil ? Gruß,....

[halo2pc]

@RayBan4

Hallo, ich habe mich am Ende für eine Bassgitarre von Yamaha entschieden, die mir bis heute sehr viel Freude macht. Es ist das Modell BB 624 und hat bei Thomann 479.- Euro gekostet. Viele Grüße

[nameless616]

I usually don't like them headless (aesthetically), but that one looks pretty awesome. Nice. :D

[Misericordia89]

Greetings Rafi!! Nice bass and nice work :D I admire you! you're a great musician

[BlackDahliaMurder214]

Thats a kick ass bass. Also. Viking + Slap Bass = Win