JJ Bass Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Hi, I've been offered a Hohner B bass, the 4 string active through neck model, is it any good? It has 2 x jazz pick ups, 2 band EQ and the Stienburg bit, but its not headless. I play alot of Jazz Funk (Mark King sort of thing) will this bass be any good for all that? I've heard 'The Jack' on youtube, but never one of these being slapped to hell! What other basses does this compare to and what sort of value? Any help please!! Cheers J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Bass Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 bump please. anyone with info please let me know!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 The only thing I know about the B-bass is that a guy I know used to have a 5 string active one, it was a stunning thing to look at and had a lovely smooth sound or a fantastic growl when dug in hard. I regret not buying it a couple of years ago, in fact. I never heard him do any slappity stuff on it so don't know how they are for that side of things. Not much help, I know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbilly deluxe Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I really rate them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Bass Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 [quote name='Vinny' post='1108186' date='Jan 30 2011, 02:51 PM']The only thing I know about the B-bass is that a guy I know used to have a 5 string active one, it was a stunning thing to look at and had a lovely smooth sound or a fantastic growl when dug in hard. I regret not buying it a couple of years ago, in fact. I never heard him do any slappity stuff on it so don't know how they are for that side of things. Not much help, I know![/quote] thanks for that, I'm just not sure what they are worth! Can the twin jazz pick ups be a bit thin sounding? My old Status 1000 was a bit thin sounding... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Bass Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 [quote name='hillbilly deluxe' post='1108188' date='Jan 30 2011, 02:54 PM']I really rate them.[/quote] thanks what basses could you compare them to? Would it be similar or better than a Status-washburn 1000? I've currently got a schecter custom 4 diamond, is the hohner a better all rounder? Cheers J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcgiver69 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Here are a couple of videos of the 5 strings version, everything is the same except for the pups. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTsZDB_IMZ4"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTsZDB_IMZ4[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWur0IyCEl4&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWur0IyCEl4...feature=related[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Bass Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 any more info out there? Whats is worth? Neck, sound? Sorry to be a pain, but I don't want to miss out on a deal! Cheers J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Bass Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 [quote name='Mcgiver69' post='1108277' date='Jan 30 2011, 04:30 PM']Here are a couple of videos of the 5 strings version, everything is the same except for the pups. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTsZDB_IMZ4"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTsZDB_IMZ4[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWur0IyCEl4&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWur0IyCEl4...feature=related[/url][/quote] cheers mate, just seen them, just wonder what the difference in sound is between the jazz and soapbar pick ups... One day I'll get my Jaydee! J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I have the 5er, but with the pre replaced with a John East URetro. It rocks. This is basically the later Jack bass (J pups instead of 'buckers) with a headstock. Considering how much love there is for Jacks, I'm always surprised how little people think of the B. Thu neck, flattish fingerboard, narrow-ish string spacing. Good action. Don't know about jazzes being 'thin' - on more than one occasion I've been told that people have never heard a bass sound so 'bassy' as my B - I believe a lot of reggae guys use Jacks & Bs. I paid £100 for mine used about 6 years ago. Thay tend not to get as much as a Jack. Get it. G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Bass Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 [quote name='geoffbyrne' post='1108483' date='Jan 30 2011, 07:06 PM']I have the 5er, but with the pre replaced with a John East URetro. It rocks. This is basically the later Jack bass (J pups instead of 'buckers) with a headstock. Considering how much love there is for Jacks, I'm always surprised how little people think of the B. Thu neck, flattish fingerboard, narrow-ish string spacing. Good action. Don't know about jazzes being 'thin' - on more than one occasion I've been told that people have never heard a bass sound so 'bassy' as my B - I believe a lot of reggae guys use Jacks & Bs. I paid £100 for mine used about 6 years ago. Thay tend not to get as much as a Jack. Get it. G.[/quote] Cheers G, Just hope I can grab a good deal on this one. The only bass I've ever had with twin jazz p'ups was a Status 1000 and from what could get out of it and the guys on YT the sound was quite thin. Fingers crossed on this one J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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