Born 2B Mild Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 (edited) I got this with the intention to defret. Now I've gone and got the GAS for a top-end sixer, and I've got to muster up some funds. This 'good as new' 2006 model Hohner [b]B Bass 6[/b] has a 34”, 24 fret rosewood fingerboard on a thru-body neck. 5 piece maple and walnut body, which has a natural satin finish with “Black Chrome” hardware. EMG Select Humbucker Pickups, each with their own volume control, with a stacked Treble and Bass boost/cut control, and a two way switch for active or passive playing using an adjustable preamp. Fully adjustable bridge cast in black chrome, and a set of Hip-shot Y type Open Back tuners, also cast in black chrome. It has a calm grace about it and I find the neck very slim and effortless to move around. If you are interested in adding a sixer for the first time, this is a great one to start on. The Korean build quality is of a very high standard. Ideally, I'd prefer a physical handover. I do get down to London now and then, so if you can't make it to Yorkshire, then a rendezvous may be arrangeable elsewhere. Pics here... [url="http://s262.photobucket.com/albums/ii81/KickThe_Bucket/?action=view¤t=662dc2b5.pbw"]http://s262.photobucket.com/albums/ii81/Ki...nt=662dc2b5.pbw[/url] Edited April 1, 2009 by Born 2B Mild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6stringbassist Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 PM Sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fede162162 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I had the 4 string model, great build quality, fantastic playability. With that bass I was able to be more virtuoso than I used to be. His weak point is the active electronic because it sucks batteries rapidly, but fortunately is bypassable with the switch on board. [attachment=22921:DSCN9964.JPG] I loved the neck pick up, big but extremely focused Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tut Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I had one of these. They're fab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 (edited) I have the 5 string which I love for its narrow, slim neck - I'm upgrading the electrics. I've just put a John East U-Retro on instead of the 2-band and there's a pair of Joe Bardens coming to replace the EMGs. Can't say I've had problems with battery-draining - last battery lasted over a year. As already said, physical construction is excellent - Cort in Korea - maple body & neck, mine has an ebony fretboard. Neck through. Hardware more than adequate. I'm surprised these aren't more popular. G. Edited March 29, 2009 by geoffbyrne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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