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A friend of mine has two Hofner basses but has no idea about their history or even a model number.

If you have any info about either model I would appreciate your help. Thank you

1 hour ago, vincbt said:

+1 for refinishing it. You may be indifferent or not to the flag (personally I wouldn't want to have it on any of my basses), but just seeing how it derailed the conversation here entirely away from the merit of the instrument would make me want to get rid of it, it's just too divisive.

 

On a more mundane note, did they close the pickguard holes when they refinished the bass? It could be an interesting feature if you wanted to keep it naked once refin.

You're right, it is a lovely instrument and it is a shame people cant see past the paint scheme to see that.

I have decided i will be refinishing it and will be interested to find out re the pickguard screw holes.

I'm hoping to refinish it with a natural finish - either like a Warwick bass with just wax/Oil or with Danish oil.

Any advice on stripping the paint gratefully received. 

I'm thinking heat gun and scraper?

I should be more careful starting threads next time as I've almost started a ConFlagration! 🤓

1 hour ago, BillyBass said:

40 odd years ago, when I was a punk, Rockabillies in London would all have a confederate flag patch on their jackets.  I doubt if many of them knew what it symbolised, it was a cool thing that Rockabillies wore.  I wouldn't be surprised if the original owner was in a Rockabilly band, or maybe southern rock.

 

Fast forward 40 years and the flag is definitely not flavour of the month in America and as American wokeism has spread here, people are generally more aware of the slavery connotations of the flag.

 

The OP lives in Germany though, maybe people there don't care about this so much.

I bought the bass on a whim whilst buying another bass from the same seller. She just called it the US flag so perhaps it isn't particularly well known here. I knew it was one of the flags the Confederates used in battle and that's all. I just liked the look of the bass and wanted to try our a Stingray...

As it is, I think I will end up stripping it and, depending on the wood grain, go with a natural finish or have it painted white which I believe was the original colour.

10 hours ago, BassAgent said:

Well, at the end of the day a paint scheme would dictate my ability to take a bass on stage and enjoy it to the fullest. Plus, with a paintjob like that, I think it's just as important that other people, whose family or other people they know have been affected by the politics behind this particular flag, are bothered by these looks.

I only play bass at home so again that isn't an issue.

1 hour ago, Burns-bass said:

I’d be embarrassed at having people over who might see it.  I have to say, when I clicked to open the thread I thought this was a joke at someone’s expense.

 

Personally I’d have it refinished!

The only people who come to my house are people who know me and know that I detest racism and the far right and Trump for that matter. So being embarrassed by the way a bass of mine is painted is not something I've considered 

4 minutes ago, jrixn1 said:

 

This flag is flown by people who are far-right/racist.

I am neither of those and will only be playing it at home so it doesnt bother me. 

1 hour ago, BassAgent said:

Yeah I feel the same and probably wouldn't have bought it because of that. Are you planning on having it refinished?

It's a musical instrument at the end of the day and it's paint scheme shouldn't dictate your ability to enjoy it as such.

Not planning on having it refinished as I am not bothered by the way it looks. 

2 minutes ago, Bevan7 said:

Looks like an amazing bass but let down by the confederate flag, gives off bad vibes if you know what I mean.

Thanks. Yeah the flag wasn't my choice - that's how it came.

A very recent addition to my stable and my first ever Stingray - a '78 with an '89 neck. All the hardware, inc the tuners is from '78, just the neck was replaced at some point for some reason. Given how the neck looks though, I'm not complaining!

Loving the tones this bass puts out! Just having to adjust to my 2nd ever lacquered neck - I normally play Warwicks...

45 minutes ago, Piers_Williamson said:

since we are getting into show and tell territory.....

This one form Feb 1980, so a bit younger.  It looks like a batch of lefties were made around then....this is my second...

 

 

 

 

Beautiful bass, even if it's back to front!

thank you to all of you for your input. So it's more accurate to call it an '81 Precision in that case - that's cool because that is my YOB!

Yes it's a bit of a boat anchor at 4,9Kg but I mostly play sitting down. 

I know Fenders from this era aren't that highly regarded but im really digging this bass so far.

Can the Fender experts here please tell me if this bass is all original. I have plenty of experience with basses, but this is my first Fender! 

It looks all original to me, but I'm just making guesses. That said, the straplocks are Schaller so im fairly certain they arent original. Albeit Musicman were using rebranded Schaller tuners at the same time....

So I'm pretty sure this is a '79 Fullerton....

2 hours ago, Rayman said:

Nice….

 

What’s the Ventures connection? I always think of Mosrite with them?

I found this after some digging...

23 hours ago, Burns-bass said:

It’s legit.

 

Here’s another to compare it to:

 

https://www.vintage-guitar.de/detailsitem_2670_FENDER-Jazz-Bass-The-Ventures-signature.html

Thank you very much, that was extremely helpful 😀 

Hi all,

Friend of mine has a Fender jazz bass that is made in Japan which I am interested in buying but the serial number doesn't seem right. It is only 5 numbers - no letters. From what I can see online, this is not normal for Japanese made Fenders. Any ideas please?

Price drop - now only £1150!

3 hours ago, Reggaebass said:

He should put them back in there 😁

along with a full gas can and a lit match!

17 minutes ago, Reggaebass said:

Some of his other items are ,erm… interesting 😁

 Sure are! They seem to be the answers to questions nobody ever asked - or dared to even consider!

Stone cold bargain! Can't believe this hasn't sold. German built Warwick Streamer $$ for £700? You won't do better for twice the money!

Incredible tones, versatility, playability and build quality!

What is the price in euros please?

This bass is now reserved for Z**r as he has paid a deposit.

Sold Pending Payment

On 22/05/2023 at 22:25, 4000 said:

I used to have one of these, an ‘88. Brilliant bass. I px’d it against a Wal Custom and regretted it soon after as I preferred it to the Wal. 
 

For some reason I can only see one picture here. Did it go? 

thank you for you comment and bringing to my attention the problem with the photos. The bass is still available and I have now restored all the photos.

Crazy, these are one of, if not themost versatile and incredible sounding Warwicks you can buy!