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Post by Sgt Rock on Jan 23, 2021 20:03:05 GMT
an inside of the factory look at making a Hofner Bass.
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Post by Die Bullen on Jan 23, 2021 20:45:30 GMT
Wow that's cool!
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Post by Bill h on Jan 23, 2021 21:55:56 GMT
That was fun to watch!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2021 0:20:34 GMT
Hard to believe they could condense that process into a 17 minute video. Great to watch and it's given me a whole new appreciation of what goes into building a violin bass. Given the intricacies of what goes into building that hollow violin bass body, it's difficult to believe that back in the 60's the 500/1 was considered a budget instrument compared to their solid body basses.
Thanks for posting, Sgt.
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Post by zontar on Jan 24, 2021 1:04:57 GMT
Hard to believe they could com dense that process into a 17 minute video. Great to watch and it's given me a whole new appreciation of what goes into building a violin bass. Given the intricacies of what goes into building that hollow violin bass body, it's difficult to believe that back in the 60's the 500/1 was considered a budget instrument compared to their solid body basses. Thanks for posting, Sgt. Possibly cheaper parts? Could be something else. Still cool to check this stuff out. It lets me know I do not have the aptitude or skills to make a guitar or bass. Maybe a kit or something like that--but definitely not from scratch. |
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Post by Die Bullen on Jan 24, 2021 2:18:41 GMT
They still have them for around $400 new but I sure the quality is lesser
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Post by zontar on Jan 24, 2021 2:22:08 GMT
They still have them for around $400 new but I sure the quality is lesser CNC can help lower cost And depending on labour costs--that can make a difference. |
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Post by Die Bullen on Jan 24, 2021 2:30:40 GMT
They still have them for around $400 new but I sure the quality is lesser CNC can help lower cost And depending on labour costs--that can make a difference. Increases consistency too! |
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Post by zontar on Jan 24, 2021 2:35:07 GMT
CNC can help lower cost And depending on labour costs--that can make a difference. Increases consistency too! Which is one thing that amuses me when companies re-issue older instruments, pre CNC-- (Peavey T-60 & T-40 were the first mass produced guitars & basses to sue CNC) and people complain they're not exactly like the ones they've played before. Well, no--but neither were all the other ones made back int he day. |
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Post by Die Bullen on Jan 24, 2021 2:43:16 GMT
Increases consistency too! Which is one thing that amuses me when companies re-issue older instruments, pre CNC-- (Peavey T-60 & T-40 were the first mass produced guitars & basses to sue CNC) and people complain they're not exactly like the ones they've played before. Well, no--but neither were all the other ones made back int he day. I've always wanted an old peavey guitar, but I just don't need one |
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Post by zontar on Jan 24, 2021 2:50:48 GMT
Which is one thing that amuses me when companies re-issue older instruments, pre CNC-- (Peavey T-60 & T-40 were the first mass produced guitars & basses to sue CNC) and people complain they're not exactly like the ones they've played before. Well, no--but neither were all the other ones made back int he day. I've always wanted an old peavey guitar, but I just don't need one they were cool--I almost bought a used one when looking for my first "good" electric (My Second electric guitar) But I found something better. For those concerned with weight--they were usually on the heavy side, although some higher ones could be found. |
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Post by Die Bullen on Jan 24, 2021 2:53:54 GMT
I've always wanted an old peavey guitar, but I just don't need one they were cool--I almost bought a used one when looking for my first "good" electric (My Second electric guitar) But I found something better. For those concerned with weight--they were usually on the heavy side, although some higher ones could be found. I never tried one but always wanted to they are around but not super common |
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Post by zontar on Jan 31, 2021 2:06:44 GMT
they were cool--I almost bought a used one when looking for my first "good" electric (My Second electric guitar) But I found something better. For those concerned with weight--they were usually on the heavy side, although some higher ones could be found. I never tried one but always wanted to they are around but not super common I saw a T-40 (Bass) for sale last February. But it's been a while since I've seen a T-60 up for sale. |
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