Hofner Icon B-series bass - short demonstration

Here's a quick run through of a Hofner Icon B-series bass.

I'm running through a bassman modeled amp, and the strings are LaBella Deep Talking flatwounds.

For what it's worth, The 3rd clip is my favorite tone!

The sounds seems a bit messed up, but hopefully it gets the point across.
The video is just mimed, but it syncs pretty close to the audio

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[ettorejim]

I just got an hofner bass too but I got a problem (maybe..)

did you noticed that the first string (low E) sounds completely muted with flatwound strings without amp ?

[TennisNick]

@ettorejim Yeah, but it's not mean to play without an amp is it?

[BeatlesMadeTheWorld]

Are you trying to play 'I Want To Hold Your Hand'? If you are, you are off.

[TennisNick]

@BeatlesMadeTheWorld Hahaha, With that screen name, you can't catch the tune I was really playing?

[BeatlesMadeTheWorld]

@TennisNick Well I recognize it, close to Dig A Pony, I don't know. I am sorry.

[TennisNick]

@BeatlesMadeTheWorld lol, nah, it's the progression to "You Really Got a Hold On Me", with a few liberties taken on the bassline,

[VladL01]

@PAVI259 OK. Maybe this forum will be helpfull to you

hofner.co.uk

[PAVI259]

@VladL01 Yes I am talking about Musician's Friend. Thanks for replying by the way. I ended up buying a Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass, and I hope to buy a Hofner within a few years or so.

[VladL01]

@PAVI259 Great you discovered Paul for yourself. I think the price is OK. Is it musiciansfreind the site you reffer to?

In Europe they are about 240 euros, 270-280 with hard case

[AcidfartProductions]

I'm planning on getting one like that.

[ahdowns]

@lsant36 HI, Check out North Coast Music, they are about that price. They also will add the tea cup knobs and the price with case and shipping is $ 409. Guitar Center and other main stream stores are usually offering the bass only for $ 369. and the case can run up to $ 95. on some sites.

[lsant36]

Hi did you get a case with your bass, was it a hardshell or gig bag, the ad i read said bass and cass 399.00

[GORFF987]

The same bass of Condor VB40 without the Hofner´s logo.

[PAVI259]

What strings are you using? I hear the stock strings for this bass suck and I want to get this bass.

[ZackMyslinski]

I'm a beginner guitarist and in my "playing" I have always played just the top two strings in different "thud thud thud" patterns to match to tune of the song. Should I stick with guitar or pick up a bass?

[JoTheShmo72]

@PAVI259 I think it's a great bass, but keep in mind the neck is a lot shorter than most bass guitars, so your fingers will be much closer together.

Also if you are just starting and not sure if you really want to play bass, you might consider a cheaper option in case it's not your thing.