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Any ideas anyone? Any info appreciated as I'm a bit confused!!

Apart from the strings it came with, what might be the best strings to get for my Hofner Contemporary Violin bass? I know with this model it is not going to sound like a beatles bass due to it's sustain block but I would like it to sound more like one than it does now if possible. I've read that flat wound strings are the ones to get but different VB owners seem to go for different strings. I'm a bit of a newbie so what playability differences might I expect? As usual any info appreciated!!

Cheers, Any other suggestions ?-just in case they're out of stock!!

Hi All, I'm now the new owner of a Hofner Contemporary Violin Bass and am now looking for a hardcase for it -nothing special, but ideally "shaped" and designed for the bass. The problem I have is that after a lot of searching I have found that there are quite a few different manufacturers and worst of all I've learned that some of the violin basses will not fit properly into some of the hardcases made specifically for them without trimming and fettling of the sponge. Is there a hardcase specifically for the Contemporary Violin Bass? If any of you guys have the same bass which hardcase are you using? I'm only looking for a £60ish version and ideally one that is in stock ready to post!! Any ideas? Any info appreciated.

Any ideas anyone?

Wow thanks for that!! I didn't realise anyone in this country did them at that price as none showed up when I was doing searches. Would anyone recommend Chamberlain? Finally, does anyone in this country do the Hofner Ignition bass at competitive 'european' prices? Chamberlain don't list them. TIA.

Cheers. Is it only Thomann who sell them for under £400? Their hard cases are cheap too!! Is there anyone in this country who sells them at this sort price?

Any info would be appreciated. I think they are about £450 new so how do I work it out?

Hi All, What should I expect to pay for a Hofner Contemporary Violin bass which is as new and about a year old? Antique sunburst in colour -does not come with a case. Any ideas anyone?

Wow Thanks for all the replies!! There's lots to choose from. It's just a case of choosing one I like the look of and finding the weight and then trying one for playability etc. Thanks y'all

Following on from my earlier post concerning me considering a violin bass due to a shoulder injury I have realised that the problem is not so severe when I move my existing basslines so that they fall, wherever possible, between the 5th and 12th fret on my existing bass. This is maybe to do with keeping my arm straight in front rather than reaching down to the nut end of the neck - if that makes sense. This has left me asking, apart from the violin basses, are there any other short (or even very short) scale basses that are also very light that would suit my needs? Once again, quality and sound of the bass are not too important, even if they are 'cheap' as long as they're playable and readily available -even secondhand. The band I'm with are just happy to have a bass player producing a bass sound so any bass sound at all is better than none. I would prefer a bass that is in proportion rather than one with a normal body and a short neck!! I have come across an Epiphone EB-0 but have no idea how much they weigh. Has anyone any ideas what else might I consider? TIA

[quote name='JTUK' post='895425' date='Jul 15 2010, 10:37 AM']£400 tops for the Fender unless it is a very good player, IMO.[/quote] I'm not experienced enough nor have I tried many basses to determine whether or not the basses I have are good players. There is no fret rattle on either of them but as far as the set up of them is concerned I have no idea what a well set upbass should sound like. I took them out of the box and played them. Neither have been adjusted or modified as I have owned them both from new! How do I check playability?

BTW it weighs 3.7kg which equates to just over 8lbs

Wow!! Thanks for all the information everyone. I've had my Fender precision 'Malcolm' model all these years and knew virtually nothing about it!! (OK only joking) Now I do. I got it in the first instance because I liked the look of it and it played well!! Thanks again.

Thanks for all the info everyone. What sort of P bass is it? Does it have a specific name?

Here's the pics- sorry if they're a tad big and not very clear but they give a guide. The precision has two small dings which I could not get a good pic of in addition to the two shown.

Cheers Guys!! First-Mid 80's Fender Precision Bass. Black. Rosewood fingerboard, black head and tuners. Mid '80's. Japan. Three very,very small damaged areas. Needs new strings. With hard rectangular case. Second- Hohner B2a headless bodiless.In red. Active.Recent new strings. Just about like new. Does have a home-made wooden case- useful but in all fairness is heavy and scruffy!. I'll upload some pics shortly!!