Hofner Shorty Bass Unboxing and Review- A true travelers' companion? - LowEndLobster Review
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Hey everyone! Today we're unboxing and reviewing the Hofner Shorty bass. These pint sized instruments are geared towards the traveling hobbyist who wants a bass with them at all times, whether on vacation or traveling for business. Does this tiny bass pack a lot of value, or is it trying to fill shoes that are too big? Let's find out!
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It sounded a lot better than I expected it to sound. And who doesn’t desire a bass that is the same length as their arm???
Thanks Rev! hahah this is true, however turns out the Jackson Minion is the same length (I have one here) and is 20 bucks less
@@LowEndLobster - I tried a Jackson Minion in the local music shop. I don’t have the biggest hands, but boy was that think dinky!! I couldn’t play it.
Honestly I'd just much rather get a violin bass, it's roughly the same size and there's more comfort in playing
All the guitarists are wondering "Why is he calling it 'little'?"
A headless design makes more sense to me in a travel bass. But then you need a fancy tuning system that would raise the price.
True, however the Jackson Minion is the same length (though shorter scale and fewer frets), and has all standard hardware, and is 20 bucks less ;P.
I think out of the box it doesn't sound half bad. I like the way it looks...almost medieval - I want this for my punk band. Put some blunt, metal knobs around the bottom edge and you have yourself a decent bludgeon for those extra rowdy fans. Change the strings and add a damn pickup in the middle - it can only get better. For comparison's sake, I currently use a 30" scale, Ibanez tmb30 for my classic rock band. Out of the box those Ibanez sound like sh**, had to put flatwounds, new pickups and tone controls just for it to be decent. The 30" scale is a breeze though and it looks the part for classic rock in cream colour but...still neck heavy and too large to be energetic with...just sayin'.
Despite your "meh" rating, I think some of the other comments beg to differ.
Good job on the presentation and I will "like" this video to rid you of the lobster hand !
One can’t properly play bass with non flannel pants. Flannel make the grooves softer and warmer. Pants are the new tone wood.
Wearin my tone pants XD
Honestly, it sounded very good to me. It’s silly even to play it without a strap. And am I going to ship a new cheap bass to me everywhere I go? That’s a silly idea to me.
My thought was it would get that lightish rock and roll bass that early Beatles I think had. I wonder what Hofner have in mind for it.?
And of course get to work with your effects rack and amp settings to get this to work probably
One thing I do like about this bass is that it keeps the old-school Hofner headstock and tuners. It's kinda cute, even.
I agree that the tone is not great, I have a kramer 420s that I've been learning on that sounds better to me. I'm currently overseas and bought the shorty specifically for this deployment, as I've only been playing for a little over a year so taking 6 months off would set me back a bit. As mentioned by others, I rest the body between my legs like a banjo, angling the neck upward, it helps because it's so neck heavy...I probably didn't hate it quite as much as you because I'm such a noob, and don't have much to compare to, but I know exactly what you mean. It wants to slide off your leg and the neck wants to fall down and feels heavy. I've learned a few new songs on it, so I'm grateful for that, but I'll have yamaha bb434 waiting for me when I get home, so hopefully it sounds and plays better than my kramer. You did make the hofner sound pretty great though to be honest...I've only heard it through a vox headphone amp, and some cheap joyo 10w amp I ordered on Amazon, plus I'm not very good so it sounds extra bad. Price point I agree is pretty high for what you get, but I'll probably hang on to it.
I always play sitting, this was illuminating, thanks!!
honestly, i was expecting it to not sound as decent as it did, reminds me of the steinbergers; take that as you will!
Thanks coolguy!
Yeah I think I'm sold.
Thanks Rusty!
I could maybe take out the electronics on one of these and put on a Roland midi pickup, but idk if it’s even worth that. It does have 24 frets though.
Thanks! That's an idea, though I'd probably find a better platform for such guts
@@LowEndLobster true. The body probably isn’t big enough to fit the MIDI module either
So fetch a strap?? Then it's comfortable.
Now that you have jumped into to wee travel bass pond , are you considering a review of the traveler bass? They have a little headless P bass that although considerably more expensive, is quite a bit nicer than the Hofner. The traveler actually sounds and plays like a little precision with cool festures
Also, a little strip of sandpaper tape on the bottom might help it grip your leg to mitigate slippage, but probably not worth the effort
Thanks! Great question. I totally plan on checking those out in the future, though the next "travel" bass on the block isn't even marketed as one but is the same length roughly as the Hofner but MUCH more usable and playable (especially without a strap).
what does Paul MaCartney think ?
I don't think he'd be seen playing this one hehe
I have the money $$$ to purchase the Hofner Shorty Bass.. Where’s the best place to order my Bass from???
What bass is a good travel bass ?
Needs more weight to it and maybe a larger lower horn to make it more ergo. 🤷🏻♂️
Neat concept though
Indeed, they definitely trimmed off a little too much here
Play it with a pick makes it so much more comfortable.
Yikes. Great review! Maybe check out Tiny Boy Bass? The name is silly, but I got the Precision bass model for my four year old and it is nice!
That name is silly, but sure!
That was a Hofner Shorty guitar by the way
Just bought it, but the NECK DIVE problem drives me crazy. How did you fix it?
By returning the bass hahah
@@LowEndLobster did you experience the same problem? lol
Yes, the bass is atrocious in all aspects. Balance, tone, ergonomics, playability
Hey Lobster, so this comment is TOTALLY unrelated to your review of this Hofner bass.
BUT you should check out the Naughty Boy translucent "Armstrong meets Stingray bass" on Amazon right now for $310.
Something tells me you might want to review it because it's new and I don't believe there are any other UA-camrs that have either seen it yet, or know about it.
I've kind of learned a bit about your taste in basses, and think you will really find it interesting.
I'm gonna pick one up w my Xmas bonus, other than the ridiculously heavy weight it's kind of one of the coolest looking bass guitars I've seen in a while, plus at that price it would be a killer platform for your type of upgrades.
Lemme know if you find it as intriguing as I did when I stumbled across it the other day on Amazon.
Cheers!
I'm down! Having trouble finding it. Email me a link! Channel name at gmail :). Thanks man!
These"things" are not so bad as you say. I own a shorty Guitar and a friend this Bass in white. Do you dont have a strap??? Why you dont try to play with a strap in the review? That isn't fair to these type of product! They arent playable in the right way without a strap. They are head-heavy even with a strap (costructionwise) but they are great for what they are. Other travellers starts at 5-600 €/$ and they are other concepts. 1/5 isnt fair for your type of "review". Sorry i like youre channel but this wasnt a real fair review!
Thanks Lucky! I think this is pretty fair as the overall quality and playability of the instrument is very much sub par. For $20 less you can get a Jackson Minion which has two pickups, is roughly the same length (I have both basses here), higher quality build, better hardware (appears to be same bridge), better electronics, and has a body that sits on the lap properly and is comfortable. I appreciate the feedback though!
@@LowEndLobster Thanx for your reply.
Dont know the Jackson...i will check it.
yes 200 is to much i agree. They are actually 159/169€ i think and at the time we bought our 2 they're Bass 149 and Guitar 129 Euro here in Germany. That was absolutely ok for the quality. BUT: No chance to play it right without a strap. My Point was the unmotivated "style" from your review without trying it with a strap. Anyway. Stay healthy and have a nice Holiday.
It's small but anyone know how heavy it is?
Well one claw isn't good, but one good thing is you didn't go psyber psychotic playing Cyberpunk!
XD yes I survived, inching my way through the game haha
Only hofner I’ve played was a violin bass and I had a weird time with the ergonomics
Thanks SKNuts! Some have caught my eye, though I'm not really a fan of the beetle/beatle bass style for that very reason.
@@LowEndLobster yeah the club seems a lot more appealing to me
@@sknuts6429 Same! I've seen some interesting finishes drop from the cheap line recently too
straight
It's bigger than I thought it would be...
Same length as my Jackson Minion and way less fun to play.
I laughed so hard during much of you trying to play this thing
XD let my displeasure bring you joy heheheh ;P
@@LowEndLobster I've never seen you look "off" or uncomfortable no matter what you've played before! 😁.. BTW- looking very forward to this new SUB series! Cheers!
Does. It have big Bass sound, tell the truth sounds knuckly though
We'll be looking at a much better small bass soon that has an even bigger sound :)
i dont think you are REALLY a lobster handed bass player ! How come ...
when you play the claw disappears huh??? BUSTED .
*sigh*
It's cheap but harder and harder to recommend new gear when things like this exist...34" scale but that's literally the ENTIRE GUITAR LENGTH
Here. Enjoy this better designed, longer scale, and probably more playable and portable unit - I guess if I was on a tour as a professional pool shark I'd have to leave a couple of my cues at home to take it along lol
Hohner B2B Headless Bass, Recent
Very Good
$350
+$20Shipping
About This Listing
Black, Maple body, Rosewood fingerboard, 34″ scale length, 1.5″ nut width, Factory P/J pickups with the volume/volume/tone controls, Steinberger licensed bridge, With hardshell case, Very good
Headphone amps? Yes please. RIP Headwize...TODAY ONLY, FREE BONUS RABBITHOLES - EVIL ONES!
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I just put my Jackson Minion side to side with the Hofner. Literally same size. Jackson is smaller scale, less frets, but better electronics (PJ vs single soapbar), and the body makes it actually comfortable and usable to play without a strap. And it's 20 bucks less!
@@LowEndLobster *looking up Jackson Minion* Also I bought a destroyed bass today lol but I've been looking for a cheap Hohner B 6 for a while (Jojo Garza calls his "Brownie") and you can't even think about getting a neck through husk of any quality for $150, so...I had the money , it was there, I can put off something else small for a couple weeks.
Me: *defending purchase to wife in "at least it's maple"*
I've gotta be the worst person with money alive. Probably. The ad reads like that joke that ends in *...and the dog answers to the name "Lucky"*
About This Listing
This is a Hohner Professional B Bass V. It is a project/experimental bass that I have modified. It has many cosmetic flaws such as holes through the body and through the back where I was testing different pickup mounting spots. I have hollowed out the pickup area so you can place pickups wherever you want if you like. It also has frets that are kinda worn but still playable and the truss rod will not adjust past a certain point. Also I removed the 3 highest frets since it's basically impossible to play them anyway + you get more string clearance that way. I also have the 2 original single coil pickups put together like a humbucker so you can use 1 or the other pickup or both at the same time (a volume knob for each pickup). The pickups are made by EMG for Hohner apparently. The tone control works but it's not the greatest so you can replace it if you want (or not). You might want to replace the low B string as well since it is not really thick enough to hold that note but it's all I had available to put on. Also this is a 'neck through' guitar and made of maple. Very nice wood quality if you want to refinish it it'd look amazing. Also I have shielded the guitar to help minimize noise/hum. So... yeah...this bass is not going to win any beauty contests and has some issues and isn't in the greatest condition but it's still playable and I think it sounds pretty good. If you want to put some new strings on it and jam it's ready for that. If you want to mod it further and or restore it and turn it into something amazing you can do that too. Also I will include with it a Dunlop guitar strap.
This item is sold As-Described
OH SHIT JOHNNY HAS A DEMO LOL
I literally bought this model but it's kind of ... uh ... goes a bit beyond *breathes in war paint*
ua-cam.com/video/mGZP5BTA538/v-deo.html
I guess he really liked it. Man. I'm kind of excited now.
ua-cam.com/video/vAeTZ842XBk/v-deo.html
If instrument is not comfortable it's not good instrument.
Agreed! Comfort and ergonomics are extremely important
“The pickup and the electronics are both passive”...
gri gri..... gri gri....
...?
@@LowEndLobster the pickup per se is always a passive device.
Aren't EMGs active pickups?
@@LowEndLobster They have both actually.
But then again, those active pickups are useless without their electronic circuit, which is the part that’s actually “active”.
OTOH, a pickup is as electronic as a volume and tone circuit; either it’s passive or in the form of a pre-amp.
So, I guess you can see the redundancy now.
That felt uncomfortable just watching you play it; thanks for reviewing it, now I know what NOT to buy
Thanks Chuck :)
Stand up and play; the only way to practice
That's clearly not the case XD
Well, I've had one of these for about a year now and use it as a travel bass. I really enjoy playing it but I appreciate its shortcomings. It does need a strap to stabalise it and is easier played standing rather than sitting but a strap can help fix that, even when playing it in your lap. It's also naturally neck heavy. The jack socket would be better placed on the front face and not on the arse end so if you're playing it in classical guitar pose, the jack plug isn't sticking into your thigh. Other than that, I love it as a go anywhere, chuck it in the car instrument. Each to their own I guess, but then I've bought it now so I have to like it.
Thanks JB!
You expect too much from this little instrument. It is what it is, as premised in your preamble, i.e. a travel bass for rehearsal on the road, to take on holidays, and something with which to have a bit of fun. If it doesn't fit your bill, stick with your Fender, Gibson, Rickenbacher or whatever is your poison, and put up with the travel headaches of full-scale instruments!
Thanks Clement. I understand what you're saying, but for the price I don't think it's a well executed instrument - travel or not. IMO the Jackson Minion is a superior instrument, similar in size, has two better sounding pickups, better ergonomics, and is $20-ish cheaper. I think there's too many concessions here in the name of portability that detract from the overall comfort and usability.
You're bound to have a strap somewhere? I always wear a strap, even sitting...
I honestly hate wearing a strap. I have several, but I usually test sitting down strapless ;)
@@LowEndLobster I played so many years standing that I would probably drop the bass without it even sitting. For me it's like driving a car without a seat belt, it feels like something is missing... I actually put the strap over my shoulder first thing before I ever pick up the bass. I use dunlop strap locks, if it matters
Lobsters don't wear straps?
I have one of these, heavily modded. It comes with me when I'm adventuring away from home in my VW camper. It plays well enough, sounds surprisingly decent, and while the ergonomics aren't ideal it's still usable and is good fun. It's 100% better than not being able to practice at all for those of us that don't stay in hotels and simply don't have room for a full sized bass on our travels.
Great channel with excellent reviews
If you're looking at travel basses...or generally smaller basses with biiiigggg sound...I'd recommend having a look at a Kala Ubass.
I picked one up for £150ish about 2 years ago... Great space saver and brilliant, upright style, sound
Thanks Paul!
I’d take a Jackson Minion over that any day of the week
Yup! This is a precursor to the minions ;P
That's the common issue for (almost) body-less guitars and basses.
Indeed. Even the steinberger didn't have it this bad though. Shaving off this much body definitely impacts functionality without improving portability that much IMO
You can get a lobster 🦞 for 200bugs
You are too strict with the little one! 😉
After all, it is from Höfner, THE traditional company from Germany! The Builders of the Beatles Bass! 🎸
Almost a year ago I found a Höfner 165 from 1967 at our recycling yard!
It was very well preserved. Barely had any scratches. only one pickup was dead.
I paid €3.5 for it! And cleaned and oiled it a bit.
And sold it for €275.😇
But I think it was too cheap. With you in the USA, people ask $1000 and more for it.
well, over is over....😢
Greetings from good old Germany Tom
Wow Sounds very good.😮
Kind of cool but awkward. Would rather a Jackson Minion bass for travel or a couch bass. ( and they come in purple! )
Agreed! They're the same length too, found that out after I shot this. Shooting minion vid tomorrow, will def do a size comparison.
@@LowEndLobster I’m excited for this video you speak of, 🍿 I have only seen good reviews on the Jackson Minion, but there are not enough videos of it so this will be fun to watch. Cheers. 😎
PS I’d like to swap my Music Man StingRay5 for a Hofner Shorty Bass??? My Bass is with the case, and brand new! I’ve never 😮used it!
Wow, a single pickup by the bridge has limited capability. Too bad I didn't know that before I bought a Stingray. And the problem with the no-body hand position is why Steinberger never sold a single bass guitar; except I guess, for mine.
You're wrong. I own a Hofner shorty bass. I have no problem playing it sitting down with a strap, and the tone kicks when the amp is set properly. But hey, as they say, your mileage may vary. Apparently quite a bit when you're playing it.
I’d like to have a little fellowship where we can all have Coffee ☕️ maybe Cookies 🍪.. exchanges views and ideas 💡.. Possible developing friendship!
Headless Mikro conversion for the win.
You're not making me not want to make that washburn hollow body with the busted headstock and perfect fingerboard into a very short scale jack cassidy
*headless Jack Cassidy
@@russellzauner I'm just saying that the Mikro is a perfectly good, inexpensive short scale that with equally inexpensive headless hardware would be a reliable travel bass.
You crazy... I like it ;P
@@LowEndLobster There is a TB'er with a Headless 5 string Mikro. He used the hipshot hardware which costs more than the bass but is very satisfied with the result. Gigged with it for years before Covid.
I don’t understand why you wouldn’t just get a strap and try it with the strap. at least see how it balances
I own one,decent tone,bad playability but folks it weights like 2 kilos. For those bassists who have to play 4-5 hours in one night is a pretty usefull tool
Hey lobster I have a question I am a UA-cam musician as well and I am trying to get a better sound quality on my bass guitar videos do you have any recommendations and what do you use to record your bass guitar
Hi Lj, I go from my amp's direct line out (amp is Orange Crush 50 BXT) straight into my focusrite. I don't use any effects or anything. I'll be doing a video on my signal chain and setup at some point :)
You have the focusrite interface I just purchased the irig it’s coming along but something better is coming soon but I’ll be checking out that video thanks for reaching out
Wish you tried it with a strap. It would have been a more complete review. The ergonomics might have been better with the strap stabilizing it, especially if you played it standing up.
There are 10 guitars visible in the background. All those guitars, and you can't find one strap for the demo? Not a good review.
I've had a Hofner Shorty for a few years, and play it at least once every week on stage, and have no issues with it at all. I did lower the strings just a bit, but it was a 5-minute job. No problem.
I appreciate the feedback. I don't wear a strap sitting down in any of my reviews for the sake of consistency and to not add any more variables (strap type and personal build can impact balance a lot). Of course I use a strap for a gig or jam scenario, but alas this is how I do my reviews. Those 10 basses in the background you mentioned all have no problem being played without a strap, so I think my criticism is pretty fair. Glad you're enjoying your shorty though!
@@LowEndLobster I guess you don't have many Ovations, huh?
@@JoelBrothers Borrowed a Ovation Magnum once in high school and played a few acoustics, but never owned one personally.
Regardless the ballance - it works better when you hold it like classic guitar with step under left leg. Here is my videos with this little guy: ua-cam.com/video/VSLkPAqN3CE/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/RAXx3Kr40S4/v-deo.html
Crab ✌ a low end fiddle crustations,,,!
Thanks Paul!
I dunno... Travel bass and not even headless? Why?
I don't think a travel bass needs to be headless, however this one definitely made to many sacrifices IMO
Well, if I have to wear Richard Simmons shorts to make it stay on my leg that's prolly a no.
I bought one for the weird factor on stage. I rarely play sitting down, even when practicing, so that wasn't an issue for me. But, I got tired of the burpy sound that I had to manage with a Mole bass boost. One thing that helped was flats. I didn't hate it, but the novelty wore off fast.
Thanks! Any new videos forthcoming? 🙂😎
Lobster: first of all I am loving your tee shirt. As they say "that's dope!" Lol. As to the bass, well I agree with the one claw rating. I was laughing when you first put it on your lap, you were by the facial expression: "Umm, where's the bass body? How am I supposed to use this thing?" Lmao. BTW, I loved that 3 way panel discussion you were on with Bully and Johnny Long. It was very cool 😎. Anyhow, great video review as always and catch you on the next one 🦞
Thanks Road King! :)
The Hofner Shorty doesn’t sound bad. I believe you made passing reference in this video to the Traveler TB-4P, a medium-scale P-style bass with a Mustang pickup with tuning gears recessed into the body. I bought it new for around $425 and I like it a lot.
Some of the discomfort and imbalance in playing the Hofner Shorty could possibly be alleviated by trying it with a strap.
Thanks Sam! IMO if an instrument needs a strap to even be playable, it should come with one. I think that the biggest issue is the lack of forearm support resulting in weird angles. Even with a strap, that issue would persist.
It’s a bit to awkward and plinky sounding. I’d move the pickup to center or even below the neck. Neck and tuners yes. The body needs to go back to the drawing board. Great review. Thanks for keeping it real and honest.
Thanks Rick!
Wish Ibanez would make a single pup Mikro.
I understand this is a travel bass but do you think you could gig with it?
Please csn you tell me the precise dimensions of the bass ? Many thanks
I think for a travel bass I'd rather have a Kala acoustic bass. Not impressed with anything besides the bridge looks solid, other than that its pretty meh. The cats didn't even like this one.
Thanks Paul! Yup, we'll be checking out a similarly sized but MUCH better (and cheaper) option that's not even marketed as a travel instrument sometime next week :)
@@LowEndLobster I think I know what you may be talking about. Seen an exact copy of a Kala bass on ebay for £89.00 about $116 with a travel case.
Sorry I meant similar sized to the hofner. No kala-ish basses yet.
@@LowEndLobster ah got ya 😎
I've seen a really small travel bass by mayonnaise company or how ever its spelled that's super short but sounds amazing I'm trying to find out if it's more companies that make those small basses if you no of any can you list a few thanks Mr Lobster
Oh yeah! I saw those, they look interesting.
Have you seen vb Custom bass capella?
As you pointed out, the first thing that came to me is ergonomics, especially while sitting. It would be easy to cause injury to wrist and shoulder. May be better if played standing with a strap.
Indeed, though even then the small body does not make it comfortable in terms of right arm position. Having a wider body would not sacrifice portability but increase comfort a lot.
Is that a short scale neck similar to a P Bass short scale? 30"?
Would. You rather play a Fender mustang?
Yes.
@@LowEndLobster I heard that I did...
I was curious about this particular bass. Not anymore. Thanks Lobster!
Thanks Michael! Glad you found this helpful :)
you got to use a strap with these shapes, it sounds good to me, if the action (which you neglect to even mention) is a good as the action on my shorty guitars, I want one, I live in a tiny council flat, with no spare rooms or storage spaces, so least is more on my planet, and it's very cheap, c'mon, let's see you play a Geddy Lee bass line with this, bet you it rocks
Thanks Rolla! Eh, I'm not a strap player. For the $200, there's a lot better out there. A loooot better.
do you sell a shirt like the one you are wearing in this video?
Put a strap on it. Wow. I think it sounds great!
I wish you’d put a strap on the bass to see how it felt.
Why oh why did they put that pickup at the bridge which doomed it to that thin sound? It would have sounded SO much better if they moved it three inches forward~
Agreed!... and maybe made the body like 15% bigger.
Video was good. But where do I get that shirt?
Lobster 🦞 how about you put your magic touch on it ? Your upgrades are great..oh and play with a strap..💙👊😎
I put the magic into selling it quickly ;P. We'll be looking at a much more fun (and overall better) small instrument very soon.
Awful close to 5k!
Indeed :)
Maybe playing it with the body in between the legs would have been better. I own a Traveller ultralight, and I find that is the only way to play it comfortably
I should try that, I don't think I've ever tried the spanish guitar style position honestly. Worst case I'll look silly ;P
Traveler bass would be better ergonomically and has a built in headphone amp. A bit more expensive new, but probably close in price to Hofner used. I have a video abut the Traveler on my channel.
Thanks Kevin! Do you still have your Traveler?
@@LowEndLobster I do not. The headless Ibanez does for me what I had the Traveler for.
Every time I see one of these I envision some hack modder who decided to re-sculpt a full size body, then kept nipping off more and more until they looked at it and said oh-oh!
They've designed a body so aerodynamic that it doesn't exist
v dissapointing it looks so cool
Certainly no more awkward to play than a Steinberger and it's less than half the price in the UK.
It's a bit more awkward! Steinberger at least has the mostly useless plastic fold out leg flap ;P
Headless? Yes, all day long. Body-less? Hard pass.
Agreed! The body of a bass doesn't have to be huge, but it needs to provide balance and support for the player's arm and the right curves to sit properly in at least the most common playing positions. This one does none of that, just a weird bean inspired wood blob lol
@@LowEndLobster funny, because for a travelling guitar, going headless would have a much greater effect on portability without any real downsides. Lots of ergonomic upside.
Going bodyless doesn't really help, and it wrecks playability and comfort
@@diabloman You said it! Great comment man :)
Wonder how it hangs on the strap. If it's anything like the spirt basses itll be terrible without the pivot thingy on the back.
I didn't even bother I was so bleh on this instrument hahaha. Honestly, if an instrument requires a strap to even play... it should come with one.
100 USD per octave sounds like a bargain ....
*rest of bass sold separately ;P
A one claw H.L.K. level rating is what I would give it on esthetics alone.
I would rather pay the extra 80 to 200 dollars for a traveler bass.
Maybe Hofner will get it right on their next gen?
I wonder if they'll even do a next gen. Honestly, this isn't much smaller than a regular short scale.
its adorable
Don't feed it after midnight
@@LowEndLobster 🤣
I saw your post for this on Reverb, and I was allllmost going to order it. But I had a thought - "wait, Lobster is already listing a bass that has no video, and looks brand new. Maybe it wasn't all that good, I should wait". I'm glad I did, that little bass is cute but entirely gutless.
Thanks Alex! Funny enough, I actually had the "unlisted" video in the ad ;P. So folks unknowingly had a preview of this vid hahaha. I try not to post basses without the associated vids, and I definitely try to price things to move. Just sold for 100 shipped this morning ;P
Yeah... not for me. But then again, neither is a full size Hoffner bass. Lol
Haha same here Gerry
I like this bass, but I'm aware of its shortcomings. The neck is heavy even playing standing with a strap there's this imbalance issue, also I notice maybe the distance between strings is a wee bit too big and that small body feels weird at start, but I like the sound of it and I honestly didn't pay that much for it, I got it in China for about 500 RMB which is roughly 70 USD. Maybe it is an acceptable bass for that price, but of course not for 200 bucks!
LOL. number 3! 😂
I have the bass too.
However, I don't think it's as bad as you make it out to be. You can play quite well with a reasonable belt. Both sitting and standing
Of course you have to change your mind and get used to the strange design. Did you give him a second chance?
It's not bad for kids or for traveling.
But frets are too sharp for me.
And I generally don't like fretted basses.
That's why I'm selling it again. Fretless is my love! ❤
Greetings and Happy Easter
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Salutations boss, i wanted to report bb for harrassment. She bit my finger :(
Reporting to Goon in HR ;P
cool review! dont know how you managed to play a bass without the body but you made it work 🤷🏾♂️
I don't feel good about it ;P ahahahaha, so uncomfortable. Felt good to play a bass with a body afterwards
I will stick with my Fender Player Series PJ Mustang Bass. ❤️
Thanks Willis! How do you like that Mustang? I've been wanting to have a peek at one of those