Hofner score

drbassman · November 22, 2009, 11:59:48 AM

Here she is.

Gonna have to build a tongue for the heel plate and a few other things, but she'll be fine.

Dave W · November 22, 2009, 01:57:44 PM

Looks in remarkably good shape for older unfinished parts. A couple of rough edges, nothing you can't easily take care of.

SKATE RAT · November 22, 2009, 05:35:59 PM

what's great is that since it has no holes, you can use any hardware you want. nice score.

drbassman · November 22, 2009, 05:51:54 PM

Quote from: SKATE RAT on November 22, 2009, 05:35:59 PM
what's great is that since it has no holes, you can use any hardware you want. nice score.

For sure. I got two Hofner staple pups and I'm keeping the wiring simple with two vols and one tone. I found a place in the UK with nice repro pickguards too. This is gonna be fun!

shadowcastaz · November 23, 2009, 04:44:57 AM

That is ridiculously cool!

Basvarken · November 23, 2009, 06:02:31 AM

WOW!

drbassman · November 23, 2009, 06:33:27 AM

Thanks guys! This is the look I'm going for in terms of the hardware.............

This is the color I'll probably shoot for...................

I love the tort pickguard!

Daniel_J · November 23, 2009, 07:56:58 AM

Wow! Great score, Doc!

Quote from: drbassman on November 22, 2009, 11:59:48 AM
Gonna have to build a tongue for the heel plate and a few other things, but she'll be fine.

What do you mean by that?

I meant tenon, but tongue came out. Do you think I should mount the neck without a tenon?

Pilgrim · November 23, 2009, 08:57:20 AM

I am just glad the good doc got ahold of this one. Putting it together would be far beyond my skills, and those of many home hackers. But in bill's hands, I'm looking forward to a wonderful result.

There y'go. There's no heavier burden than great expectations......

drbassman · November 23, 2009, 09:42:10 AM

Geez, let's not inflate my ego so much! I'm still learning as I go here. This is just another step in the journey!

Quote from: Pilgrim on November 23, 2009, 08:57:20 AM
I am just glad the good doc got ahold of this one. Putting it together would be far beyond my skills, and those of many home hackers. But in bill's hands, I'm looking forward to a wonderful result.

There y'go. There's no heavier burden than great expectations......

Pilgrim · November 23, 2009, 10:42:00 AM

Hey man, it's just like when you were a kid and your parents said "You have such great POTENTIAL."

A heavy burden to bear!

Highlander · November 23, 2009, 10:54:10 AM

drbassman · November 23, 2009, 01:33:57 PM

Quote from: Kenny Five-O on November 23, 2009, 10:54:10 AM

So much pressure..........I don't know if I can handle it.......... I don't feel so well.........

Highlander · November 23, 2009, 02:42:56 PM

Probably all that Gatorade...

You should ask your brother for some help... Just met him over at the 2nd string...

drbassman · November 23, 2009, 03:26:30 PM

Quote from: Kenny Five-O on November 23, 2009, 02:42:56 PM
Probably all that Gatorade...

You should ask your brother for some help... Just met him over at the 2nd string...

I'm glad you finally found us! That's my other brother, Bill. I'm pretty sure I mentioned the Reranch forum in the past. Lots of good trade secrets to be learned there............for free!