Bajos Höfner

What You Didn’t Know About the Hofner Bass Guitar

The final feel of an instrument is known only once you have it in your hands. The sleek Hofner bass is memorable not only for its attractive body, but also for its bass tones across a wide spectrum of music. On eBay, you can find hundreds of new and preowned Hofner basses with different body styles, some designed for left- or right-handed musicians.

These instruments have a classic look but are adapted for modern playing. The tone adjustments and knobs give you textures and frequencies to change as you go. Different body styles, like the Zim Gar, the EKO, and the President, give you the option of a true Hofner sound but with different stage looks.

A new or used Hofner bass is adjusted by a few provided knobs and levers. These options change from model to model, but here’s a look at the basics for tone and frequency:

• Bass: Use the bass knobs to directly access your lower frequencies and obtain a thick, low sound to increase or decrease.
• Treble: Add treble features to any settings you input, and hear the difference in higher pitches.
• Mids: Keep the bass’s sound central to its original frequency with mid-level knobs and levers.
• Volume: Volume is also a measure of power. You can essentially turn the bass off by zeroing down the volume knob.
• Pickup changes: When using single-coil or humbucker pickups together, you need to adjust so that one is active and the other is not. Pickup knobs switch between the tones you’re using.

The Beatles’ lead bassist, Paul McCartney, ushered in the well-known look of the Violino, which is a bass guitar that uses a compact, classical body. Here’s a better look at that option:

• The violin body: This bass has a body like that a violin but with an elongated neck to hit the bass tones.
• Classic sunburst: One of the most memorable looks for this model is its sunburst flare.
• New graphic colors: New colors have been added to give you a Violino in purple or green.
• Modern and vintage: New and refurbished models are popular items. New basses, though inspired by the Violino body, have contemporary parts and pieces.
• Carrying case and finishes: Carrying cases are provided with hard shells and secured locks to keep their lids closed.