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The difference is only the finish. The vintage reissues have nitro lacquer. The Artist series have a thin poly finish. Someone at Talkbass asked Höfner a few years back: So, as usual, Google AI is wrong.
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And Google AI is often wrong.
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Oh and I'm expecting my new IEMs somewhere later this month. But I already paid for those a few weeks ago.
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Basses already on order don't count
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Well, as long it's in 2027...
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I am in for Tier 2. I have a De Gier Bebop coming in June but I ordered that last October so it doesn't count. I'm not planning on buying anything else. Amps, cables, pedals, I'm set. For now. My gf and I have agreed that if I buy another bass before I take delivery of my Bebop, one of my USA Laklands has to go. Aaaaaand I don't want that.
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I was lucky and got one of the rare Bass Synths for sale here in NL. It's still in the post so I'll probably receive it by Tuesday. Can't wait!
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Details schmetails😁
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And because I'm a showoff:
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I bought a couple of prints from a Dutch 2nd hand website. They're images of a Fender ad campaign from 1975/1976, but I can't seem to pinpoint exactly what I have bought. The prints are about A4 size, high quality paper and printing. I can find similar images online, but they always feature a lot more text under the images. Does anyone recognize these imges and can tell me what exactly I've bought?
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Mainly known for playing a Club:
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How about Elon?
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Ah yes well then it's well deserved that they're possibly going bankrupt.
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Except for John Stirratt, Chris Wood, Tame Impala, Tina Weymouth, Robbie Shakespeare, Flabba Holt, Dale Davis, JMJ, Max Oleartchik of Big Thief... Need more?
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The "new" ones are very good as well. The older ones with the Fender headstock are even better but mine has a neck to die for. Great bass.
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I'm very curious too. I have one from 2001 which I absolutely love. I'm a big fan of Blades. I hope this one is decent too!
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Things are not looking good for Höfner. https://guitar-player.com/stories/gitarrenhersteller-hoefner-beantragt-insolvenz/ "Temporary delivery problems had already hinted that things weren't running smoothly at Karl Höfner GmbH & Co. KG, based in Baiersdorf near Erlangen. Now it's official: "To safeguard the debtor's assets from adverse changes (§ 21 para. 1 and 2 of the German Insolvency Code), preliminary insolvency proceedings will be ordered on December 10, 2025, at 5:05 p.m.," according to the official announcement from the Fürth District Court. Nuremberg-based lawyer Dr. Hubert Ampferl has been appointed as the preliminary insolvency administrator. He will now monitor the company's financial situation and examine whether and how regular insolvency proceedings will be initiated. This doesn't yet mean the end of the long-established company, but it's certainly not a good sign."
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I saw Pino's tour with Chris Dave, Sam Gendel and Blake Mills and they of course played the title track of their new record. And now, there's a duo live video and it's brilliant. Pino's tone on fretless is truly unmatched. What a sound.
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Veeeeery nice! Congrats! I'm still very very happy with both my USA JOs. They balance, playability and sound are INSANE. I always get compliments on my sound when I bring one of them.
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Headless/ fretless bass for less than £1k
BassAgent replied to RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE's topic in Bass Guitars
These are very very good, however: I tested two of these for De Bassist (bass magazine) and the difference between the Ibanez pickups and the Nordstrand alternative is significant. I'd definitely invest in a set of better pickups if you go for this one. Otherwise: excellent bass. -
Your best (and worst!) bass gear purchases of 2025?
BassAgent replied to Al Krow's topic in General Discussion
I have to correct myself. I just received new Hipshot lollipops for my old De Gier bass and two of them are broken. The slot for the allen key doesn't...fit? No allen key fits on 2 out of 5 tuners. The rest is fine. But two of them are not. -
The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
BassAgent replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
Ah yes, forgot about that Squier too. I have a black one in my classroom (I'm a secondary school music teacher) which is excellent. -
The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
BassAgent replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
Well, I don't know the Hartwood. I do know the Harley Benton and that is absolutely excellent. Even the pickups are fine. It's not available in black ATM but if the colour isn't a huge issue, you can go for a seafoam green or daphne blue one. I'd definitely go for the HB.
