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I am finding it a bit bonkers that people are spending Paul McCartney's kids inheritance to save this (failing) business. As far as I know, he bought his Hofner basses in the '60s and despite the free publicity they've had for the last 60 years, I don't believe he's been offered, or they've made, a signature model. Now we've got people suggesting he bail the business out. Why on earth would, or should, McCartney do this? This would like Chris Squire bailing out Rickenbacker or @cetera rescuing Spector.

I've seen this before and I wonder if sometimes it's more won't learn new material rather than incapable. I stopped suggesting new songs years ago. Daryl

To be fair all my favourite bands have the usual Pbass/SVT combo. What I might do though is order both the SV and the Fifteen and compare them with the band. And return what I don’t like. Harsh reality but you gotta do what you gotta do.

Does anyone know if these exist, or how I would go about getting one made? Drawings, links, anything would be helpful

Höfner posted an update on their socials today to clarify one or two things: Dear musicians, Höfner fans & friends, some of you may have already heard: our company has been going through a difficult period - especially since the introduction of the US tariffs - and filed for insolvency on Thursday, 11 December 2025. We would like to clarify a few things: We are not discontinuing production, distribution or our media channels. In Germany, there is a three-month period before the actual insolvency procedure is opened. This period offers the opportunity to consolidate the company and restructure it for a better future. Within this period, we will continue to build and sell our instruments and the Höfner team is doing its best to provide you with the support, service and warranties you expect. We would like to express our appreciation to all of you who continue to support us even in these difficult times! Thank You! The team at Karl Höfner GmbH & Co. KG

Saw him live at Mostly Funk & Soul maybe 12 years ago. Unbelievable set

Females don't suffer from male weakness. She's had two kids. Don't know about you but I was 9lb 3oz at birth; that's "too heavy" for most fellas on here 😀

The bass is now for sale if anyone is interested! Thanks for following the journey. I'll be scouring eBay over Xmas for more turds to polish https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/520861-washburn-t24-headless-conversion/

Ive already lost mine 😂. Going to buy another (few).

Looks like harking back to days with simple but effective eq, nice

That’s a beaut, see what you mean re the colour, Autumnglo for definite!

As soon as it appeared on the BassBros socials I had to have it. My 2nd birth year Rickenbacker. Fireglo…..but I kinda feel it’s not actually fireglo but maybe Autumnglo?! It’s a lot darker and brownish to what I’d expect a fireglo to be (pictures show it lighter than it actually is) Either way I love it.

I've just bought a Dave Gladden bass with "Old" Kent Armstrong pickups fitted. The bass is from 1987 and I'm waiting for it to be delivered. Has anyone had any experience of Dave Gladden builds from the 80s?

I had an RBX270 20 odd years ago. It was brilliant. The lightest, most comfy instrument I've ever played. Hands down - even compared to a lot of 'boutique' stuff I've had. Sounded quite snappy and punchy with the PJ setup too.