jonunders Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) Hi, I am a young in mind but crumbling in body player and have been looking at headless basses. Apart from Steinberger's there doesn't seem to be much of a choice on the market in my budget range,, up to £500. This being dependent on the sale of my Ibanez multi scale bass. I would like your opinion on Steinberger's 5 string option and whether my investment is a good one Cheers Jono Edited January 24, 2021 by jonunders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Hohner make - or made - Steinberger copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonunders Posted January 24, 2021 Author Share Posted January 24, 2021 Tried searching Hohner but not much came up in my price range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 If you're looking to find a lighter bass, perhaps the Hohner B2 range aren't for you, as they're not as light as you may think - 7 to 9lb are quite common. Great basses though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hohner-The-Jack-Headless-Bass-Guitar/203249988124?hash=item2f52a4b21c:g:zD0AAOSw05JfuVUQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Isn't there a Hohner headless in the classifieds? The one with the 'normal' body rather than cricket bat. Or have I dreamt it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 The bodied version was called the jack bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 There's also these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Steinberger-5-string-bass-headless-status-Hard-case-and-jazz-music-included-man/254841883392?hash=item3b55c28b00:g:KvsAAOSwjFtf-vI- I had a 4 string years ago but was disappointed with the electronics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 I've often thought about, but lacked the skills to, buying one of the cricket bats and adding wings to the body to make it into the shape I wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 1 minute ago, TheGreek said: I've often thought about, but lacked the skills to, buying one of the cricket bats and adding wings to the body to make it into the shape I wanted. Conversely, I have often wondered about getting a cheap short scale, such as a Harley Benton PB Shorty, taking a saw to it and converting it with a headless hardware kit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Just now, Paul S said: Conversely, I have often wondered about getting a cheap short scale, such as a Harley Benton PB Shorty, taking a saw to it and converting it with a headless hardware kit. I've considered that too...I've been waiting to find a Thunder 1/11/111a with a broken headstock or one of those incredibly heavy thru neck satellite basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 For 4 strings there's the Grosmann Travel Bass 4 and for a 5er the Kala U Bass California Solid 5. Both currently at Bass Direct, slightly more than your budget but maybe worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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