Back in the 70ies and 80ies, playing a Höfner, Klira, Hohner, Framus or Hoyer was the uncoolest thing on earth in Germany, even an Ibanez was deemed cooler. They were regarded as flea market basses from a darker age. At best, something you displayed in your shop or living room if Paul McCartney or Bill Wyman had played something similar, but not something you would actually sell or play.