untune Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Hi all My friend was just given a Hofner Galaxie (guitar) for his birthday which he loves... one of the reissue ones from last year I believe? I had no idea about them and I've just found the 185 bass (also a reissue) and I've fallen in love with its looks. Can't seem to find much said on them though so has anybody played one? Anybody know what the build quality is like etc? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untune Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 Believe they're called the H185, styled after the 60s artist bass.... nobody played one?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 (edited) My first bass was a 1960s 185 Artist 30" scale, like this: The reissue is 34", like this: I doubt that they sound very similar and I'd say it's disappointing that they didn't stick to the short scale. However the reissue may be a nice bass. Edited January 18, 2011 by EssentialTension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I expect Happy Jack will have something to say. Jack, are you there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untune Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 They have reissued a short scale, have a look for the Galaxie bass (its either blue or orange) I prefer standard 34" thoguh that's why I'm interested in the H185. I'd love a REAL Hofner like that one you posted but I doubt they're within a sensible price bracket The reissued Galaxie guitars have gotten some really good reviews but theres little to nothing said about the basses apart from the usual 'oh no its made in China aarrghg' etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 [quote name='untune' post='1094440' date='Jan 18 2011, 08:50 PM']They have reissued a short scale, have a look for the Galaxie bass (its either blue or orange) I prefer standard 34" thoguh that's why I'm interested in the H185. I'd love a REAL Hofner like that one you posted but I doubt they're within a sensible price bracket The reissued Galaxie guitars have gotten some really good reviews but theres little to nothing said about the basses apart from the usual 'oh no its made in China aarrghg' etc[/quote] Taste_2000 was selling one here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=88795&hl=hofner"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...5&hl=hofner[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Just had a look at the Galaxie, I'd forgotten about that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untune Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 The originals look really tasty... shame about the shorter scale Do you know what the old Hofners were made of? The new ones can be had on Thomann for 190... there are also a few sound samples on the page [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/hoefner_galaxie_hct_185_w.htm"]Thomann[/url] I'm going to Edinburgh for a couple of days tomorrow and it just so happens that of the very very few shops in pretty much the whole of the UK that stock these, two of them are in Edinburgh. If my friend can be convinced, I might try to have a go on one... don't want to bore her though haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 [quote name='EssentialTension' post='1094437' date='Jan 18 2011, 08:49 PM']I expect Happy Jack will have something to say. Jack, are you there?[/quote] Just got back from rehearsal! I saw this thread earlier, but I 've really nothing to contribute. As has already been pointed out, these basses share very little with the original Hofner Artist bass ... as far as I'm aware this is just another Far Eastern knock-off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass hic Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 New here but just bought one of the re-issues so thought I would comment. I bought this unseen, as in ordered from a certain German Musichaus. But at £124.00 plus about £12.00 delivery I thought it worth a go. I haven't been disappointed. I would not necessarily recommend buying "blind" as we probably all have experiences of a duff purchase but this isn't one of them. Im very impressed with the overall finish and sound of this bass. I like the two switches on the scratchplate and the neck is very comfortable. I will no doubt change strings in time but ive literally only had this a short while so haven't fully set it up. Much lighter than my other bass( which is a good thing) although I play with a chunky leather strap. Got this bass as I wanted a second one while I work on pickup up-grade on the other. Service and delivery and comms from Germany , excellent, as was packaging. I would highly recommend this bass, comfortable great finish and styling.....great sound too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I'd have one of these but again no left handed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Hofner do a long scale 34" version as well on the current crop of reissues. I think the Chinese Hofners are nice value for money instruments and I've played a fair few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 [quote name='bass hic' timestamp='1376486355' post='2174664'] But at £124.00 plus about £12.00 delivery I thought it worth a go. [/quote] I played one of these earlier this year and liked it, in a P-bass sort of way. I still wouldn't put it in the same bracket as a vintage short-scale (because ... erm ... it's not) but I remember it being priced way higher than £124. At that price, this bass is a very good buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 This kinda floats my kayak - £250 from Reddog [IMG]http://i43.tinypic.com/qzht7m.jpg[/IMG] http://www.reddogmusic.co.uk/catalog/product/456031/hofner-hct185sb?gclid=CKz1qKW377sCFWcUwwodX1EAdA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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