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Hofner Icon Series Vintage Violin Bass (HI-BB-BK)

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Authentic details inspired by the original.

With authentic details inspired by the original, the Hofner Icon Series Vintage Bass makes the legendary violin bass available to the rest of us. Don't get the idea that this a just a "nowhere man" look-alike. This quality instrument features a real spruce top and beautiful flamed maple back and sides. The semi-hollow body and set neck will give you the warm, round tone you expect from the violin bass. Rosewood fretboard, sunburst finish.

The Icon Series Vintage Bass is featured in the video game Guitar Hero II for PlayStation 2.

Quality instrument, value priced. You'll love it. Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Hofner Icon Series Vintage Violin Bass Features:

  • Authentic details inspired by the original
  • Spruce top
  • Flamed maple back and sides
  • Set neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • 30" scale
  • 22 frets
  • Dot inlay
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NEW REVIEW - Hofner Icon Bass

As an owner of an original 1962 Hofner Bass that my mom bought me when I was a kid I had to laugh when I saw the Icon last year. Well I bought one. When I recieved it I was impressed by the way it looked. Problem #1 the strings were flat wound and rusted and the plastic nut was cracked. #2 no binding on the head stock and the Hofner logo was barely visible. I played it through my vintage Vox T-100 bass amp and the sound was very poor. I still liked the way it looked. After sending it back to a Hofner dealer, they put on a bone nut, put on Hofner Black Diamond flat wound strings and gave it a tune up Paul McCartney would of been proud of. It's excellent, only bass I'm playing now! I've been playing it now for over a year and not one problem with it since. So if you buy one be prepared to have work done on it.

Reviewed by Louie on 10/28/2009 who plays all.

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The Hofner Icon Bass Delivers!

I ordered the bass online so I didn't actually see or touch it until it was delivered. I was relieved and overwhelmingly impressed with the quality of the workmanship and overall appearance of the bass especially considering the very low price. It's been over a month now since it was delivered and it remains my favorite for stage performing. I'm very happy with my purchase and recommend the Hofner Icon Bass.

Reviewed by Thomas Scofield on 11/21/2007 who plays Live.

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I recently purchased the Hofner Icon series Bass and I am totally pleased. It has such a pleasant and warm tone. It is a dream to play and the action was perfect right out of the box. The short scale is fine. The best part about this bass is that it is so light. You can play it all night without getting a sore back. I left the round wound strings on because they sound great. I just love the looks of this instrument. It is worth the money just to look at it. All I have to do now is find a place to buy "Tea Cup" knobs!

Reviewed by Jerry Conlon on 1/22/2008 who plays classic Rock.

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Fantastic product.

I recently recieved this particular bass as a gift and was not all that excited when I saw it. Until of coarse, I plugged it in. I was completely amazed by the clarity in tone and magnificent blend this bass had. Possibly the amp's doing, but no doubt also a direct result of having an outstanding instrument plugged into it. Having great looks as well as sound, I recommend this for anyone who wants to play a Hofner bass but can't afford the more expensive models. It's an absolutely fabulous intstrument.

Reviewed by Robert Tabrizi on 3/17/2008 who plays Any style you can play with a guitar..

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What a value!

This is the third Hofner violin bass I've owned, the first being a mid-70's, and the second being an original '64, but this Chinese one may be the best. The mid-70's had pickups with awful feedback. The original '64 had a dead E-string, even with brand new strings. This one (with LaBella flatwounds) sounds great... warm and round. The neck was straight; no adjustments necessary. The finish was fine--I couldn't find any flaws. The only problem was that the tailpiece had been installed off center. This made the strings "bend" at the saddle. I made the decision to get out the drill and fix this flaw. Oh, one more problem: the jack was loose on its mounting plate, which was a simple fix.

Reviewed by Dwayne on 1/29/2008 who plays Rock, pop, musicals.

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