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Hofner GAS
« on: October 27, 2011, 05:00:36 AM »
OK, I've really been enjoying my GC Gretsch bass and I was missing my old Hoffy Club.  Then I was looking at the new President reissue bass at the Hofner site.  I gotta say, it's a beauty and the price point is very good.  I know it's a bit crazy (nothing out of character for me) but I'm seriously thinking of selling some more gear and getting another Club and maybe even the Prez. 

Gonna call the HOG today and see what I can do.
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Re: Hofner GAS
« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2011, 05:27:39 AM »
Yeah I like the president, go Bill!
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Re: Hofner GAS
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2011, 05:33:41 AM »
Quote from: godofthunder on October 27, 2011, 05:27:39 AM
Yeah I like the president, go Bill!

Kurt is on speed dial today!  I'm thinking the Prez instead of the jumbo LP.

I have a confession to make.  I did just sell the White Falcon (made in Japan) and have enough to buy a new German-made Club.  So............

Also have a bunch of parts up on eBay and a couple more basses to unload on down the road.
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Re: Hofner GAS
« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2011, 06:01:14 AM »
Ah the circle of life.
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Re: Hofner GAS
« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2011, 07:35:00 AM »
I played the President and she's gorgeous. A German version will follow next year.
The Contemporary Series Verythin is nice too!
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Re: Hofner GAS
« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2011, 08:05:07 AM »
Quote from: godofthunder on October 27, 2011, 06:01:14 AM
Ah the circle of life.

What a great way to look at it!!!  ;D
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Re: Hofner GAS
« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2011, 08:06:12 AM »
Quote from: Chris P. on October 27, 2011, 07:35:00 AM
I played the President and she's gorgeous. A German version will follow next year.
The Contemporary Series Verythin is nice too!

I kinda figured!  I might be able to make due with the oriental version if it sounds as good as the GC Broadkaster.
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Re: Hofner GAS
« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2011, 10:07:35 AM »
I did it.  I pulled the trigger.  Waiting to hear about delivery time.................. :P
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Re: Hofner GAS
« Reply #8 on: October 27, 2011, 12:36:49 PM »
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Re: Hofner GAS
« Reply #9 on: October 27, 2011, 01:19:42 PM »
Quote from: jumbodbassman on October 27, 2011, 12:36:49 PM
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Thanks.  I'll share once I know more.  Waiting for delivery estimates........
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Re: Hofner GAS
« Reply #10 on: October 27, 2011, 01:24:13 PM »
Cool! I've never owned a Hofner, thought about it but it's never happened, probably won't. Looking forwards to pictures!
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Re: Hofner GAS
« Reply #11 on: October 27, 2011, 01:41:13 PM »
I had a really nice Club a few years back and got GAS for a Ric and sold it.  Had the Ric for a year or so and got tired of it.  SOld the Ric and bought who knows what, I can't keep track!!!!
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Re: Hofner GAS
« Reply #12 on: October 27, 2011, 02:33:18 PM »
Quote from: drbassman on October 27, 2011, 08:05:07 AM
What a great way to look at it!!!  ;D

Have you noticed how the bass clef circles in on itself, black-hole event-horizon like... ;D

Rather surprised you sold the Falcon though... Scott did sum it up rather poetically though... 8)
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Re: Hofner GAS
« Reply #13 on: October 28, 2011, 04:58:25 AM »
Quote from: BUFF on October 27, 2011, 02:33:18 PM
Have you noticed how the bass clef circles in on itself, black-hole event-horizon like... ;D

Rather surprised you sold the Falcon though... Scott did sum it up rather poetically though... 8)

Yeah, being a bass player/collector is a black hole experience for sure!!!  ;D  After living with the WF for awhile, I realized it was just too big and way too gaudy for me to really appreciate and play.  So, I threw it up on eBay on a lark and pow, someone bought right away.  So, that got me thinking about replacing a bass I missed and the Club was top of the list.  So, we're off to the races!
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Re: Hofner GAS
« Reply #14 on: October 28, 2011, 07:16:58 AM »
ETA for the basses:  Club in 4 weeks and President sometime thereafter.  Whoohoo!
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