Semi Hollow acoustic Bass / choices

[Gazz]

I'm looking at purchasing a Semi Hollow bass in the New Year. Far too many to chose from, anyone had experience with Hagstrom Viking? 

[Bigguy2017]

Re Hagstrom Viking - good and bad

 

The good - it's an affordable semi and has a good solid thumpy sound.

 

The bad - the crappiest selector switch ever, ergonomic issues - like all the semis with a trapeze tail piece, the bridge ends up being halfway up the body, so you have to shove the thing well to the right to get to a sensible plucking position.

 

After a fret level and replacing the 6 way rotary switch with a Switchcraft toggle (and binning the coil taps) I am a lot happier... 

 

I suggest trying one before buying. Sound wise it's good and the slim neck is great.

 

I'd look at a Guild Starfire as the best (?) option. YMMV

 

 

[Len_derby]

How about the Yamaha Bex? Let me know if you like what you see or read.

 

 

[Rich]

A Chowny CHB would be a great one if you can find one for a good price.

 

[neepheid]

Narrow it down for us - what scale length are you wanting?