The Hofner from Heck...

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Very cool. Just out of interest did you manage to record the pot dates?
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Gorgeous bass. Congratulations! :clap:
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Thanks, yep I like it a lot.
Didnt record the pot dates no. cant remember seeing any but then again didnt look.
Not sure of year or weather it is a re-issue or original. Has made in germany printed on back of headstock.

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If you're looking for a date, bass is the wrong instrument.

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Re: The Hofner from Heck...

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Its a bit puzzling.

Judging from the neck heel it's post 1968, but then the pickups should be the later "blade" type and the neck should be bound. (I've got a very early 64 Hofner) It's a lovely looking bass to be sure,

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Wow, awesome work man!
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Thanks

Hmm yes the neck unbound/staple pickup thing has puzzled me too. Doubt it is a very old or valuable bass but it is a real hofner and likely to be the only one ill ever be able to afford :D
Most importantly it sounds cool! :winky:
I used it on these home recording demos.




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I can whip the plate off later and get a shot of the pots. Be interested to see if anyone can date the thing.
As it came out of japan I suspect it was something built by Hofner for the Japanese market, as some sort of re-issue.
I might even email hofner at some stage to confirm.
Till then I'll just be playing the bass line to Obladi oblada contentedly :)

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Sounds great! I really like those tracks too :)

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sidewinder wrote:If you're looking for a date, bass is the wrong instrument.
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StrummersOfThunder wrote:...what were they thinking. Maybe rolling stones tribute band that only played 'Paint it black'?
"I like my hofner but I want it painted black."

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Sounds great! I really like those tracks too :)
Cheers, cant beat that woody thump of a hofner.
Thanks, tunes are definitely works in progress. Will get back to some writing and recording one day ...I hope :?

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So here is the front and back of the control plate including pots. No dates that I can see.
Front corner there is DGMang printed. Dont know what that means.
My pots are sandy and dusty. Just how I like them.
Also back of headstock where made in germany print can still be seen.


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You've done a great job.

Unfortunately, they were a horrible instrument - at least the one I had in the '60s was. I've never understood why Macca kept on playing one, it's not as if he couldn't afford a decent bass. BTW, just to upset those who like buying vintage stuff, it cost me ₤15 in 1963...
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Rog wrote:You've done a great job.

Unfortunately, they were a horrible instrument - at least the one I had in the '60s was. I've never understood why Macca kept on playing one, it's not as if he couldn't afford a decent bass. BTW, just to upset those who like buying vintage stuff, it cost me ₤15 in 1963...
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