What I am seeing wrong in this clip is your camera is not positioned so we can see your fretting hand.Can you make sure your camera videos your fretting hand?I am learning and I need to see what and where you fret.I like your vids but maybe you weren't aware of this.Thanks.
I like your Hofner. What kind is it? I can't see your headstock so didn't know if it was a "contemporary" version, or the genuine German made 500/1. Just got my Rickenbacker 4001c64s, so the Hofner is next on the list!
@kuqi320 Sounds good. I'm getting an official German made just because I want the original, but the Contemporarys sound pretty good. My friend has a contemporary and put LaBella Beatle Bass Flats on it and sticks by it.
I wanted to know if you could send me photos or a video on how you made the knot of the strap on the handle (given that I also have one strap) please if you can send pictures or video please contact me so I give you my e-mail and send them to me.
Your incredible man, what amp are you using? i use a vox t15 reissue, but the vox kensington bass amps, with an upgraded celestion speaker absolutely NAIL the tone 100%
@23Tomay23 Actually he isn't underrated as a Bassist, most people think he is one of the best bass players of all time. Most bassists are influenced by him also.
Your bass has elements like the short-scale length and real vintage character. It has a classic sixties retro tone and feel; a small bass with a big sound!!!
I don't really like the feel of the Hofner bass, I picked one up once and it felt like I was holding a violin or something, I dunno. It just looks like something that belongs in an orchestra
good. this artist has performed -- very staccato. paul slid notes as much as possible. it's not beginner or intermediate stuff. check out other songs like "lovely rita" legato bass to the extreme-- masterful.
It would have been better if you had framed your shot to get the entire guitar. As fascinating as it is to watch what you're doing on the right hand, also seeing what's happening with the left would have been more instructive. Nice sync with the track though.
fijisun4me. I own a mid '60's Hofner and I purchased a Vox T25 Bass amp. They only made them for a couple of years not too long ago, but it is worth searching out. I think it gives you a pretty decent Beatle tone along with the Hofner. It is a small amp so if you are playing out, it may not suit your needs. Hope that info helps you some.
GREAT Job! I second MrDavidfletcher's comment about your accurate rendition of this piece. Could you please share with us more information about the AMP you used for this recording? I have the 62' Vintage Hofner and I am researching what AMP I should buy to get that Beatles sound as accurate as possible. Thanks and once again, GREAT JOB!
@qwertyuiop46853 No soy el unico que no escucha, si lees los demas comentarios...Vos sos el toca? Sos familiar? Lo unico bien es el Hofner bass, lo hubiera mostrado y listo!!
Such a 100% accurate rendition. It's a difficult piece. I don't know how you caught all the nuances. Wonderful, absolutely wonderful. It's like the real Paul were playing for us. God bless you and keep up the good work.
What is the point of this video? You can't hear the bassist over the Beatles record and you can't see his fretting hand. This seems to be a problem on alot of the videos on You Tube. Turn the damn record down enough so we can hear you play and show your fretting hand unless it's some unique picking thing.
you are pretty correct with your words, Harvey. This hands over no sort of lesson on the song, and for any casual youtube viewers it holds no sort of entertainment value. This is one of the simplest walking bass lines EVER, and he's not even showing the fret mappings. I'm not denoting the player, for he has produced some quality videos with some considerably tough lines, but I don't understand this one.
wooooooooooooooooooooooo, siempre he sido admirador de s¡ese bajo aunque es muy costoso pero es el mismo que Paul usa. me gusta mucho esa canciòn XDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXD5/5
exelente tu amigo think the interpretation would have saved your original, very elegant technique to play, and of course you have the original 1963 GERMAN HÖFNER who will win this iron?, yo soy de VENEZUELA under that is too costly to bring to this country $ 2100 here is not easy, I have a violin that does the work EPHIFONE but never like HÖFNER, saludos
McCartney was one of the most renowned and paradoxically, because of his fame, one of the most UNDERRATED bass players of all time. He is arguably the best . The most melodic, and technical, especially for someone who didn't read music.
Completely agree. The man is so melodically talented, it's almost ridiculous. I grew up listening to the Beatles. But, as I got older, I began to realize that his unique, yet fitting bass lines had a lot to do with what made their music so enjoyable. A Living legend!
@TheEMGAP You're correct-More forgotten, than underrated. A great Bassist who should be (and I think, is) remembered as one of the best. Great resume that didn't translate to the personal success he deserved . Highly influential-one of the best ever, without question.
@saltek1a Arguably is because as much of an outstanding player that he is, he is not the best at what he does, except perhaps vocals. Paul's an AMAZING Bassist, Guitarist, Drummer, etc *he does it ALL!!* and his voice is phenomenal but I think everyone knows "The Who's" bassist is highly perceived as being the best.
@MasterSenseiKing The "the best' argument is kind of a dumb argument to have. Nobody will ever agree ever, ever. And in reality there is no best. Everyone might have a personal best, but that's as far as it goes.
@MasterSenseiKing really? i honestly didn't know that. i new he was good but i didn't think he was up there. p.s i wouldn't really say paul was a phenomenal drummer.
excellent bass playing pal bass looks beautiful and sounds great flatwound strings? take off the pickguard looks even better i took it off mine looks cool like pauls
PART 2, Beatles trivia: (1)on the songs Dear Prudence, Back in the USSA and The Balad of John & Yoko Ringo is NOT playing drums...It was Paul...who is a pretty good drummer considering he is not known for it. (2) John Lennon's song "Happy Christmas War is over" is taken almost note for note from a very old balad called "Stewball" which nobody owns because it is a "public domain" melody. You can listen to "stewball on here on youtube
Beatles trivia: when paul was young he tried to get into his local church choir....but they said his voice was not good enough LOL. Three of the beatles were born Catholic with the exception of Ringo who was born into the Anglican Church. The Beatles most covered song by other artists was "Yesterday" by Paul...2nd most covered was "Something" by george Harrison. When Harrison died he was worth about 400 million in American dollars.......oops..ran out of space
interesting note: as many beatle freaks know Paul never wanted to play bass. He was pretty much forced into it by necessity. When he went to buy his first bass he could not afford the "Gibson Violin shaped bass" he wanted so he bought the Hoffner witch is actually "knock off" of the gibson. A fortunate occurance indeed....that "Hoffner" played a big role in their distinct signature sound.
This is not entirely true. Paul wanted a Fender Precision not a Gibson EB1. He could not afford the Fender so he bought the Hofner. The Gibson EB1 was not a true Violin type Bass it was a solid block of Mahogany. In 1956 Hofner developed the 500/1 the first and true hollow body Violin type Bass guitar. Everything else is actually a knock off of the Hofner, not the other way around.
Sounds like a hunk of fucken shit you ass licking cunt, I fuck your mum. My one is worth $4million you low life piece of fucken cat shit. No one who is sane would piss on a $400 cocksucking bass fucken faggot.
my dad has a hofner and ive got a epiphone viola, i play beatles songs with him i actually like the viola sound more than the hofner.. suprising but true
It looks better to me, I don't like the hofner's pickguard and those kinda switch controls, plus i've heard some really good comments about the epiphone viola and it´s cheaper. Oh and I also prefer the color on the epiphone and I love that detail on the bridge.
the best copy is a bakers-copy! its completely hollow exact like the real hofner 500/1 and the best is: it cost only 149EUR !
i compared them and it sounds even better than the contemporary from hofner because this is a semi-hollw bass. the 500/1 is completely hollow, so if you want to have a nice cheap hofner-bass copy buy this!
Can't knock the Epiphone Viola though. I'm a college student and I didn't have nearly enough cash for a Hofner (before they put out a cheaper version). With a little modification and the right strings the Viola works well, but it's no Hofner for sure
yea man i got a viola but id still rather have a hofner. frick like when paul bought his first hofner it cost 80 bucks cuz it was a cheap bass. but now its like 3 grand just cuz paul mccartney played it
Pretty cool man...you even included Paul's flub during the start of the duet. I'm into the "note for note" thing ,so I can appreciate this stuff. Keep up the good work.
I know some of you will go ape about this but Rogue makes a fake Hofner violin bass that plays and sounds excellent. I got mine for $200.00 from Musicians Friend. I have several basses including a Rick 4001 and all I play is the Rogue. It's a short scale so you can really cruise on it. Of course it doesn't say "Hofner" on the peghead but I can live with that.
is that an origianl Hofner or is the icon but you made it look like Pauls?
MrBradleighB 3 weeks ago
I can't hear the damn bass!
flutterandwow 3 weeks ago
@flutterandwow You're clearly not a bass player, then.
whigwood 3 weeks ago
I found out im a lil' bicurious ;)
fishshitdeluxe 4 weeks ago
hah, and you hit the bum note as well! good job man!
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Is the hofner bass good for a beginner bassist :P? I'm a really good guitarist though, trying bass out
Bombazor 1 month ago
is hofner contemporary?thanks
patrii9100 2 months ago
What I am seeing wrong in this clip is your camera is not positioned so we can see your fretting hand.Can you make sure your camera videos your fretting hand?I am learning and I need to see what and where you fret.I like your vids but maybe you weren't aware of this.Thanks.
thecoolestdad 2 months ago
Agree with those who want to see your fingers on the left hand.
karmcwon 2 months ago
this is the Hofner original??? very good
patrii9100 2 months ago
An excellent cover of an excellent song! Great job!
SoulRune128 3 months ago
I like your Hofner. What kind is it? I can't see your headstock so didn't know if it was a "contemporary" version, or the genuine German made 500/1. Just got my Rickenbacker 4001c64s, so the Hofner is next on the list!
ironcitydevildog 5 months ago
@ironcitydevildog Contemporary
kuqi320 2 months ago
@kuqi320 Sounds good. I'm getting an official German made just because I want the original, but the Contemporarys sound pretty good. My friend has a contemporary and put LaBella Beatle Bass Flats on it and sticks by it.
ironcitydevildog 2 months ago
Love the cover dude u were awsome!!! :)
MrBeatlesFan99 5 months ago
hello,
I wanted to know if you could send me photos or a video on how you made the knot of the strap on the handle (given that I also have one strap) please if you can send pictures or video please contact me so I give you my e-mail and send them to me.
Thanks in advance =)
markknopfler96 6 months ago 2
nice if we could see the whole picture
MattDonaldson 7 months ago
great sound, i love hofner basses!
anibal443 8 months ago
omfg what a lovely bass can i have it? :D
jackwilky25 9 months ago
I like your pick guard.. what model?
TheBeatlesbassman 10 months ago
@TheBeatlesbassman
It looks like a 500/1 vintage '63...but I could be wrong
deltasquadftw 7 months ago
im getting that bass in three weeks, sweet
TheArabmobile1 10 months ago
verrry kool
dboi08m 11 months ago
GR888888 job!!!
amygirl33 11 months ago
pakita nimo unsaun pag tapoy uy
LITOARLAN 11 months ago
the reAl quetion is which hofner model are you using?
RaRaLandEQ 1 year ago
@helter69skelter how many bass magazines have you seen with him on the front though? i think i only recall ever seeing one.
gus5985 1 year ago
@helter69skelter i think he wouldn't play bass anymore if it didn't matter to him.
gus5985 1 year ago
not to mention he was sing his complicated vocal melodies while he was playing this live. INCREDIBLE!
gus5985 1 year ago
sweet!
jorpbyngwiefan 1 year ago
@aSimulatedHigh it is a violin. It just has pickups a longer neck and bass strings. The idea is to make it sound like an upright bass
Kingcon122195 1 year ago
Your incredible man, what amp are you using? i use a vox t15 reissue, but the vox kensington bass amps, with an upgraded celestion speaker absolutely NAIL the tone 100%
Floridaboy7777 1 year ago
how much is that bass
MrTokyojoe150 1 year ago
@MrTokyojoe150 i got mine for$200 at guitar center
thedrummerdude1000 1 year ago
@thedrummerdude1000 200 dlls for an authentic hoffner?? damn the US rocks! here in mexico is like 3000 dlls !!
jorpbyngwiefan 1 year ago
@helter69skelter He's not underrated about his songwriting, he's underrated as a bassist.
23Tomay23 1 year ago 10
@23Tomay23 Actually he isn't underrated as a Bassist, most people think he is one of the best bass players of all time. Most bassists are influenced by him also.
CoIeStones 3 months ago
This music is really easy to plya, but really hard to memorize :/
Goo'goo'goo'joob man
keyblok 1 year ago
Excellent work!!
Harmony, arrangement, chords..
Good choice ... thumbs up!
Your bass has elements like the short-scale length and real vintage character. It has a classic sixties retro tone and feel; a small bass with a big sound!!!
gdosic 1 year ago
I want your bass...I just have the icon b bass :(
tnc07232008 1 year ago
PAUL taught ME how to play Bass guitar!!........
FOSEEBOY 1 year ago
It's like Contra bass (standing bass) on an electric bass. Nice cover by the way ^^ I love The Beatles even though I'm only 17 years old ^^
sirpc2 1 year ago
@sirpc2 only 17? should have been listening at 2
gus5985 1 year ago
I don't really like the feel of the Hofner bass, I picked one up once and it felt like I was holding a violin or something, I dunno. It just looks like something that belongs in an orchestra
aSimulatedHigh 1 year ago
@aSimulatedHigh That is precisely why I love it.
bilbomarks 1 year ago
too bad we can't see it man!
have to get it by ear
great taste mate
superadesivo123 1 year ago
man i dont know how paul can play this bass line and sing at the same time!!!!!!!! but great job with the bass....props
shreadhead96 1 year ago
@shreadhead96 not hard actually, since it always keeps the same rythm.
anyway, try playing blackbird on guitar and singing xD
qwertyuploader 1 year ago
@qwertyuploader lol yes that is a challenge
shreadhead96 1 year ago
@qwertyuploader Blackbird while singing isn't hard either. Really, nothing is hard when it becomes muscle memory.
bilbomarks 1 year ago
Is this a hofner ignition bass?
singinginachurch 1 year ago
@Fiji1000 Uhm. People outside of America also have the internet.
postpeakman 1 year ago
Cool! My 11 year old has just learnt this! He plays left handed and would love your bass!!! Paul McCarney is his GOD!!
winstonmaryrichdhani 1 year ago
where you got the bass
kiler967 1 year ago
I WANT A BASS! :D
bombombombom :D
TheLonelyMountains 1 year ago 39
@TheLonelyMountains My goodness, join the club. BOMBOMBOM ;)
EmilyARTS 2 months ago
good. this artist has performed -- very staccato. paul slid notes as much as possible. it's not beginner or intermediate stuff. check out other songs like "lovely rita" legato bass to the extreme-- masterful.
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@Unidente02 get out of our country you dirty mexicans AND SPEAK ENGLISH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fiji1000 1 year ago
@Fiji1000 fuck u u fuking rasist bitch u go back 2 ur counrty HELL BITCH
POWxDrKxViSiONz 1 year ago
It would have been better if you had framed your shot to get the entire guitar. As fascinating as it is to watch what you're doing on the right hand, also seeing what's happening with the left would have been more instructive. Nice sync with the track though.
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1PaulVerhoeven1 2 years ago
fijisun4me. I own a mid '60's Hofner and I purchased a Vox T25 Bass amp. They only made them for a couple of years not too long ago, but it is worth searching out. I think it gives you a pretty decent Beatle tone along with the Hofner. It is a small amp so if you are playing out, it may not suit your needs. Hope that info helps you some.
pr10s 2 years ago
GREAT Job! I second MrDavidfletcher's comment about your accurate rendition of this piece. Could you please share with us more information about the AMP you used for this recording? I have the 62' Vintage Hofner and I am researching what AMP I should buy to get that Beatles sound as accurate as possible. Thanks and once again, GREAT JOB!
fijisun4me 2 years ago
great job, I love my hofner bass
RaymondJRiveraBass 2 years ago 2
Que pelotudo no se escucha nada, puede estar tocando cualquier cosa. no chequea como salio antes de subirlo? Mogo
condelive 2 years ago
@condelive tienes el oído de van gogh para la música
qwertyuiop46853 1 year ago
@qwertyuiop46853 Vos tenes un ladrillo de canto en el oido......SORDO!!!
condelive 1 year ago
@condelive neta no, en serio no lo escuchas?
qwertyuiop46853 1 year ago
@qwertyuiop46853 No soy el unico que no escucha, si lees los demas comentarios...Vos sos el toca? Sos familiar? Lo unico bien es el Hofner bass, lo hubiera mostrado y listo!!
condelive 1 year ago
@condelive bueno te recomiendo que uses audífonos, se escucha mejor por el canal izquierdp
qwertyuiop46853 1 year ago
cant hear what your playing because the music is too loud.
Brooker1979 2 years ago
I got a left handed budget Hofner.
BigEagles33 2 years ago
pity ur not left handed lol
nice job dude ;o)
billmalta1 2 years ago
Such a 100% accurate rendition. It's a difficult piece. I don't know how you caught all the nuances. Wonderful, absolutely wonderful. It's like the real Paul were playing for us. God bless you and keep up the good work.
MrDavidfletcher 2 years ago
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192837465high 2 years ago
I hear the Bass very well. And I have to say it sounds VERY good.
jqfs 2 years ago
You Rock!
TheColts99 2 years ago
I cant barley hear the Bass over the record... nice job though
cossackxxx 2 years ago
sounds great I love your gutar!
TheColts99 2 years ago 2
@TheColts99 it`s a bass
21centurylostbeatle 9 months ago
What is the point of this video? You can't hear the bassist over the Beatles record and you can't see his fretting hand. This seems to be a problem on alot of the videos on You Tube. Turn the damn record down enough so we can hear you play and show your fretting hand unless it's some unique picking thing.
harvey1954 2 years ago
you are pretty correct with your words, Harvey. This hands over no sort of lesson on the song, and for any casual youtube viewers it holds no sort of entertainment value. This is one of the simplest walking bass lines EVER, and he's not even showing the fret mappings. I'm not denoting the player, for he has produced some quality videos with some considerably tough lines, but I don't understand this one.
DarthCouragous 2 years ago
Awesome!
drunkeneagle 2 years ago
great cover by the way.... the below descussions side tracked me. lol
flawless grooving with plenty of swing ... ;)
mrbassman25 2 years ago
wooooooooooooooooooooooo, siempre he sido admirador de s¡ese bajo aunque es muy costoso pero es el mismo que Paul usa. me gusta mucho esa canciòn XDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXDXD5/5
juanfelipe020 2 years ago
Another amazing walking bass by Paulie ! Really good job man !
PonchoGreg 2 years ago
cant see your fingers.
sushifool 2 years ago 2
good music taste man. what program do you use to record the sound to your computer, by the way?
Axloooo 2 years ago
what model hofner is this?
rurounigoku 2 years ago
Great cover man !
P.S. I love that bass ....
9Salvio4 2 years ago
I love the way hofner's sound
dwhizit94 2 years ago
I love the sound of hofner's
dwhizit94 2 years ago
exelente tu amigo think the interpretation would have saved your original, very elegant technique to play, and of course you have the original 1963 GERMAN HÖFNER who will win this iron?, yo soy de VENEZUELA under that is too costly to bring to this country $ 2100 here is not easy, I have a violin that does the work EPHIFONE but never like HÖFNER, saludos
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SmokeyBeatles86 2 years ago
Perhaps you should get some basis for argument before you make assumptions...
smitty01209 2 years ago
I see~Thanks for the info ,dude~
SmokeyBeatles86 2 years ago
hi is that a sun burst finnish? 5 star***** =D
joesexpistol 2 years ago
An iconic bass line of an iconic Beatles song played (very well!) on the iconic bass guitar. Great stuff.
iciavosser 2 years ago 2
We can't see your fingers work on this one. Great job, though.
tvmxo5 2 years ago 2
perfect key!
barilko5551 2 years ago
Wunderful! I like it!
Moulin65 2 years ago 2
Forget the haters. This rules!
butchermachine 2 years ago 4
dude. We can't see your left hand at all.
what's the point in posting this video.
yernuts 2 years ago
To show off ?
valeriandu91 2 years ago
turn the song down and your bass amp up .
MuskateerGripWeed 2 years ago 13
McCartney was one of the most renowned and paradoxically, because of his fame, one of the most UNDERRATED bass players of all time. He is arguably the best . The most melodic, and technical, especially for someone who didn't read music.
And yes, that's the real thing.
saltek1a 2 years ago 72
Completely agree. The man is so melodically talented, it's almost ridiculous. I grew up listening to the Beatles. But, as I got older, I began to realize that his unique, yet fitting bass lines had a lot to do with what made their music so enjoyable. A Living legend!
BennyHinny 2 years ago 46
@BennyHinny all of his bass lines weren't boring either. they were all amazing
jaketheguitarist6379 1 year ago
@BennyHinny you are right im only 10 and i love the beatles they are a living legend!!
hopay4 11 months ago
@hopay4 Umm...I hate to bring the mood down, but they aren't really a _living_ legend... They're a half-living legend.
However, you're right about the legend bit :)
kingsofcarnage 7 months ago
@saltek1a I Agree 100% with you!
jm15uss 1 year ago
@saltek1a James Jamerson, bitch.
TheEMGAP 1 year ago
@TheEMGAP You're correct-More forgotten, than underrated. A great Bassist who should be (and I think, is) remembered as one of the best. Great resume that didn't translate to the personal success he deserved . Highly influential-one of the best ever, without question.
saltek1a 1 year ago
@TheEMGAP ...I was speaking of James Jamerson, here.
saltek1a 1 year ago
@saltek1a Arguably is because as much of an outstanding player that he is, he is not the best at what he does, except perhaps vocals. Paul's an AMAZING Bassist, Guitarist, Drummer, etc *he does it ALL!!* and his voice is phenomenal but I think everyone knows "The Who's" bassist is highly perceived as being the best.
MasterSenseiKing 1 year ago
@MasterSenseiKing The "the best' argument is kind of a dumb argument to have. Nobody will ever agree ever, ever. And in reality there is no best. Everyone might have a personal best, but that's as far as it goes.
bilbomarks 1 year ago
@MasterSenseiKing really? i honestly didn't know that. i new he was good but i didn't think he was up there. p.s i wouldn't really say paul was a phenomenal drummer.
gus5985 1 year ago
good job !
abc123gpl 2 years ago 4
Ive wondered if this bass is cheaper in germany to purchase? Whats so better about this bass than the original?
wisesatyr72 2 years ago
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wisesatyr72 2 years ago
this bass is the real deal right? The $2,000 german bass guitar
wisesatyr72 2 years ago
Yup, the Icons have black controls
bluewine1 2 years ago
I have a original 63 Hofner, and I love it!!!!
ludwigking 2 years ago
is an icon?
ACF5777 3 years ago
excellent bass playing pal bass looks beautiful and sounds great flatwound strings? take off the pickguard looks even better i took it off mine looks cool like pauls
peterfalahee 3 years ago
i love the sound of the hofner bass. i recently aquired one for avery reasonable price.
musicalman813 3 years ago
can i get a drop d tuning? with this scale of bass ?
radekxito 3 years ago
you are a very good player. thanks for the help.
1oldbassplayer 3 years ago
i wish you had shown the neck a little better so we could see what you were playing
1oldbassplayer 3 years ago
Suonami i Beatles, suonameli con il basso di Paul ma non suonarmeli col plettro, cazzo!
giadyyy 3 years ago
PART 2, Beatles trivia: (1)on the songs Dear Prudence, Back in the USSA and The Balad of John & Yoko Ringo is NOT playing drums...It was Paul...who is a pretty good drummer considering he is not known for it. (2) John Lennon's song "Happy Christmas War is over" is taken almost note for note from a very old balad called "Stewball" which nobody owns because it is a "public domain" melody. You can listen to "stewball on here on youtube
inkey2 3 years ago
Beatles trivia: when paul was young he tried to get into his local church choir....but they said his voice was not good enough LOL. Three of the beatles were born Catholic with the exception of Ringo who was born into the Anglican Church. The Beatles most covered song by other artists was "Yesterday" by Paul...2nd most covered was "Something" by george Harrison. When Harrison died he was worth about 400 million in American dollars.......oops..ran out of space
inkey2 3 years ago
interesting note: as many beatle freaks know Paul never wanted to play bass. He was pretty much forced into it by necessity. When he went to buy his first bass he could not afford the "Gibson Violin shaped bass" he wanted so he bought the Hoffner witch is actually "knock off" of the gibson. A fortunate occurance indeed....that "Hoffner" played a big role in their distinct signature sound.
inkey2 3 years ago
This is not entirely true. Paul wanted a Fender Precision not a Gibson EB1. He could not afford the Fender so he bought the Hofner. The Gibson EB1 was not a true Violin type Bass it was a solid block of Mahogany. In 1956 Hofner developed the 500/1 the first and true hollow body Violin type Bass guitar. Everything else is actually a knock off of the Hofner, not the other way around.
jqfs 3 years ago
wow! i really didn't know that. I can actually say i learned something from watching these vids now. haha
Orttymonster1 3 years ago
very good mayfriend!!!!!!
caifasge33 3 years ago
gorgeous sound!
DannyEJW 3 years ago
BTW- I love your 500/1 roneyrock!
Well done fellow.
McMaryJane 3 years ago
most gorgeus guitar ever made
Henryandwatercolour 3 years ago
Awesome
ludwigking 3 years ago
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Cocksucking wanker.
HalfEatenDimSim 3 years ago
Are you Mark Franklin. You fucking dick.
postalsock 3 years ago
that´s not really the hand i want to see...
good job anyway!
pppais 3 years ago
very close..at least your timing is on
gigisdad 3 years ago
thats great, i realy want a hofner bass, how much do they typicly cost?
LifeIsGood472 3 years ago
Well, That looks like an Icon-B model, that's what I have, which goes for around $400
They sound awesome if you can get 'em in a nice amp as well ;)
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Sounds like a hunk of fucken shit you ass licking cunt, I fuck your mum. My one is worth $4million you low life piece of fucken cat shit. No one who is sane would piss on a $400 cocksucking bass fucken faggot.
HalfEatenDimSim 3 years ago
HalfEatenDimSim
Hey, Bulldog! woof!
yi r a cheap bullfrog i'm sure yi r jerkin' yir stickie while watchin dees lovely 500/1.
leave the fkn alcohol in peace and go to bed.
Yer pants r wet dirty cunt.
McMaryJane 3 years ago
that looks like the regular German model to me. I have three of em now...a German, CT and an Icon model.
the regular German model goes around the 2000 dollar range...give or take a couple hundred bucks.
WannaBeatle 3 years ago
my dad has a hofner and ive got a epiphone viola, i play beatles songs with him i actually like the viola sound more than the hofner.. suprising but true
b3l0z3r0 3 years ago
I think the epiphone version is better and costs muuuch less
gblalo423 3 years ago
Why do you say so?
whotles 3 years ago
It looks better to me, I don't like the hofner's pickguard and those kinda switch controls, plus i've heard some really good comments about the epiphone viola and it´s cheaper. Oh and I also prefer the color on the epiphone and I love that detail on the bridge.
gblalo423 3 years ago
I've had my epiphone viola bass for 9 years, and it sounds very good. It sounds more like a rickenbacker, punchy and tougher.
I think the hofner looks more authentic than the epiphone copy. Also, the current hofners are made far better than Paul's original, thus the price.
whotles 3 years ago
the best copy is a bakers-copy! its completely hollow exact like the real hofner 500/1 and the best is: it cost only 149EUR !
i compared them and it sounds even better than the contemporary from hofner because this is a semi-hollw bass. the 500/1 is completely hollow, so if you want to have a nice cheap hofner-bass copy buy this!
gus23a 2 years ago
Nothing beats the Epiphone Viola bass........baahahaha!
whotles 2 years ago
only one thing: the HOFNER !
........baahahaha return!!!
gus23a 2 years ago 4
Can't knock the Epiphone Viola though. I'm a college student and I didn't have nearly enough cash for a Hofner (before they put out a cheaper version). With a little modification and the right strings the Viola works well, but it's no Hofner for sure
minipug06 2 years ago
yea man i got a viola but id still rather have a hofner. frick like when paul bought his first hofner it cost 80 bucks cuz it was a cheap bass. but now its like 3 grand just cuz paul mccartney played it
Ybanez893 2 years ago
yeah... i had one..... got fed up with it constantly going out of tune and the intonation was always crap :(
best saving up for the real deal i thought.
mrbassman25 2 years ago
yea paul said that its a pain in the ass that it always goes out of tune yet he still loves it
Ybanez893 2 years ago
yeah.... unmistakable tone :) definately works for home recording... just not live. lol
mrbassman25 2 years ago
at my local music store they have a real hofner for 450 dollars
vincentsonoma 3 years ago
Is it the Icon Or the Contemporary Version?
28edwin28 3 years ago
nevermind
28edwin28 3 years ago
Buy it now!
McMaryJane 3 years ago
Pretty cool man...you even included Paul's flub during the start of the duet. I'm into the "note for note" thing ,so I can appreciate this stuff. Keep up the good work.
JB
jbyesterday 3 years ago
Well played...and to think Mr McCartney played that line and sang lead too... Quality.
If I'd had that lead vocal it would have been a root note every 24 bars :)
NuovaMedia 3 years ago
me gusta tu bajo, que lastima que no se oye tu interpretacion
basiliojesusjunior 3 years ago
What are you playing that through?
Fr3tsOnFir3 3 years ago
I know some of you will go ape about this but Rogue makes a fake Hofner violin bass that plays and sounds excellent. I got mine for $200.00 from Musicians Friend. I have several basses including a Rick 4001 and all I play is the Rogue. It's a short scale so you can really cruise on it. Of course it doesn't say "Hofner" on the peghead but I can live with that.
banjometal 3 years ago
I agree. I love my Ric 4003 but I also love my Rogue.
matthatter51 3 years ago
Love the Hofner!
Great playing
sk8relientk 3 years ago 2
how much does a hofner cost?
dengar2o9 3 years ago
you can get a good epiphone version for 300
iheartkidholden 3 years ago
yeah but how much does the hofner cost?
stratboy69 3 years ago
like $2000+
iheartkidholden 3 years ago
btw, Rickenbacker like John Lennon's cost $2500+
Rak115 3 years ago
Cuantos Bajos tenes?
ChinoBeatle 3 years ago