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Is the Hofner Contemporary Series Violin Bass the HCT5001SB?

Sorry to sound a bit thick -but I'm new to these sort of basses, though I do learn quick

It would have to be hollow bodied to be honest to make the necessary weight savings. I am always careful with my basses.

Would you say that the Hofner contemporary series is mid-way between a cheap copy and a German Hofner? I admit I don't know much about the different manufacturers and models. Where's the best (and cheapest) place to get one?

Thanks all.

Hi All,

Due to a problem with my shoulder which makes playing a bass stood up painful I have considered changing from a Hohner B2a to a violin bass. The short scale will help and the hollow body will help with the weight issue too.
I will be looking at getting a copy of the Macca one, but there are so many copies out there it is difficult to choose mainly because this style of bass are not stocked in the local shops to try them out. I haven't yet looked into the different makes and models. It might depend on what I can get for existing Hohner.

I'm not bothered about sound or quality too much, as long as it is playable and there is no fret rattle!!

Has anyone got any opinions of this type of bass?

Phil.