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TBH, I think @cetera is propping up the Spector business!

...whereas I think of her as playing a Mustang.

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/