tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10228523619340384.post7996152924125651110..comments2024-03-18T13:54:35.274-07:00Comments on Rex and the Bass: Hofner Ignition Series Vintage Violin Bass Reviewrexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15648858770612741967noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10228523619340384.post-74214912428484596022022-12-09T21:13:50.782-08:002022-12-09T21:13:50.782-08:00Can’t judge it solely on one model, though maybe t...Can’t judge it solely on one model, though maybe that’s your job. Not gonna hold it against you. But there are some clarifications on your hardware comments, specifically what you call a tone knob. You state it doesn’t sound like it does anything. Because it doesn’t. They’re both volume. The tone comes from the rhythm and solo switch. The two knobs are volume for each individual pickup. Also, the pickups are a lower quality than the 500/1 because they’re visually close but not the higher quality of the higher end staple pickups. Want the good ones? Change them. I have an Ignition built in Jan 2022 and it is of the highest finish quality. No blemishes or dirt in the finish. The fret work is exemplary and the binding is the best I’ve seen in some time. I’ll say you got a bad one, and I’m sorry but that happens from every company. Also, seems you already had a preconception of the bass before you even looked at it. Yeah. I challenge this entire review. Seems like you weren’t really trying. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10228523619340384.post-26450973514611082632022-05-17T12:30:57.936-07:002022-05-17T12:30:57.936-07:00I have owned two of these Hofner basses, and I mus...I have owned two of these Hofner basses, and I must say, for the money, they are a GOOD deal. These basses have a thick, rich tone & best of all…they look SEXY! Finally, they are very light weight…easy on your shoulder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10228523619340384.post-60277522663014985772019-03-31T10:25:48.054-07:002019-03-31T10:25:48.054-07:00I agree with the above. I own 14 basses-ranging fr...I agree with the above. I own 14 basses-ranging from a 1966 Fender Precision,Danelectros,Gretsch,Mustangs etc. And I find this bass to be one of the most enjoyable to play! The fit and finish on mine are superb-and I bought it used from Musicians Friend for $289.It is a one trick poney-however-you'll get a Hofner sound and thats it-no sustain. But for what it does-it does wonderfully. Thats the 2 cents from a bass player for 48 years!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14089204672849055574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10228523619340384.post-150621940681744202018-11-20T17:38:35.575-08:002018-11-20T17:38:35.575-08:00well my B-Bass HI-Series made in Indonesia is grea...well my B-Bass HI-Series made in Indonesia is great , the action is low to medium not ugly fretbuzz , the intonation is good , the finish has little dings in some areas because this bass is a used one from a previous owner but nothing to get worried about doesnt have dangerous cracks the sound with roundwounds is also good soon Im goint to put flatwounds to see if that works better for me . I play goth metal with Non Mortis and also in a band of covers ( classic rock, pop , latin , etc. ) here in Gdl México , been playing bass since 1987 I own many basses from Fenders to Gibsons , Kubicki Ex Factors , Music Man sting Rays etc. etc. nice bass and also sounds very similar to the originals made in germany , got one while you can !!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10228523619340384.post-86162703000237713882016-03-10T15:54:51.607-08:002016-03-10T15:54:51.607-08:00Yeah, not the best choice. Sorry to hear that thes...Yeah, not the best choice. Sorry to hear that these are so poor.<br />The current German made ones are of pretty stellar workmanship compared to the late 1960s/1970s models. The guitars were always pretty nice.Corey Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15381826721030941179noreply@blogger.com