Höfner files for insolvency

[Geek99]

On 22/12/2025 at 08:12, Hellzero said:

It's not the nearest equivalent, it's the other way to write it, just like in German, where any vowel with an umlaut (which is a totally German word) can be written this way. 😉

Correct

this is what I learned in school and also in Germany and Austria 

[Bassman1974]

Had a few over the years. My 1964 was beautiful, but just felt far too fragile to enjoy. Owned it a few years and moved it along. No regrets. I wouldn't own another vintage 500/1.

 

I still have an Ignition which hangs on my living room wall. That's my go to bass for a quick unplugged noodle, and it feels far more solid than the '64. It doesn't give away much in sound either. I might search out a 500/1 CT someday, but could live without it TBH.

 

Shame though. Lovely looking basses. I guess it's just a niche market.