Hofner CT Series Contemporary Club Electric Bass (with Case)
The Hofner CT Series bass features a center block for longer sustain and a distinctive tone, while the ruggedly designed body ensures its tour-worthiness.
Overall User Ratings (based on 6 ratings)
Submitted November 20, 2014 by BOB M in SOLSBERRY, IN
"GREA+A+A+A+A+T BASS"
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IT'S SO LIGHTWEIGHT, LONG PLAYING TIMES ARE NO PROBLEM; LIGHTWEIGHT (EXCEPT) FOR THE BEAUTIFUL SOUND AND WHAT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THAT?
Musical Background:
I HAVE TRAINED ON MANY INSTRUMENTS FOR OVER 50 YEARS.
Musical Style:
CLASSIC ROCK
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Submitted December 14, 2015 by Jeff Abbey in Boca Raton, FL
"Plays and Sounds Like Butter"
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Nice lightweight, toneful instrument with a short scale. Lends itself to rock, country, jazz and alternative. Nice smooth and thin-fast playing neck. I've owned mine for about 6 years now and toured for two of them with this bass. I use Thomastik-Infield flatwound strings and it plays so nicely. Action is low-but not so low you can't dig in.Highly recommended. Lack of real Eq is the only drawback-that is what your amp is for. If you turn all the switches down on the bass-you essentially turn off the sound-very nice when you take a break at the gig.
Musical Background:
I'm 62 and been playing professionally since I was 12. I teach now for the most part.
Musical Style:
Classic Rock, Country, Jazz, Bluegrass, Reggae, Pop
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Submitted December 13, 2010 by a customer from sbcglobal.net
"Hofner CT series Contemporary Club Bass"
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I'll keep this guitar as long as I play and then give it to my son, who by the way, plays better than me.
Sound
I set up the action on the Club bass to my liking and play it through a Boss GT-10B effects pedal board. The sounds are very good. As with any guitar that has a trapease bridge system, you can't get to aggressive on the playing attack without some buss, but you can solve that by using a heavy soft pick instead of your fingers pulling up on the strings. I learned that by watching Paul McCartney play his Hofner viola bass.
Features
I didn't find an offered hard shell case (to bad) so I had to settle for a soft but protective gig bag. And like a Les Paul's rythem/treble toggle switch, you have to learn by trying just how the slide switches on the Hofner tone control system works.
Ease of Use
This guitar plus a Boss GT-10B processor will get you any sound you're looking for plus some you never thought of.
Quality
I have a home studio and don't gig at all. If you were "on the road" as I stated before, a hard shell case would be ideal.
Manufacturer Support
I've owned Hofner's before (viola bass for one) but never had to contact the company. They make quality gear and I take good care of my things.
The Wow Factor
I like the style of the Club bass (Les Paul look-a-like) better than the Viola bass only because I feel like when I had a Viola bass, that I should only play Beatles songs. I don't feel that way with the Club bass.
Musical Background:
Studio hobbyist
Musical Style:
Classic rock & alternative
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Submitted November 5, 2010
"It's a Great Bass."
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I plan to buy a couple of more Hofners - if the prices aren't raised.
Sound
This is a GREAT bass - a real Blues and Rock tone monster. I run mine through a Hartke Bass Attack and a Fender Rumble 100 amp. The volume, bass, treble, and rhythm/solo knobs are extremely responsive. Just the slightest tweaks result in tonal vcariations - all of which are phenominal. Hofner has done a great job with this bass.
Features
As stated above.
Ease of Use
30" scale and extremely playable.
Quality
Finish is beautiful.
Value
Definitely worth the money.
Manufacturer Support
I would Hofner's representatives to be very helpful - if there is ever a need to call upon them.
The Wow Factor
Its a Hofner - enough said.
Musical Background:
Musician
Musical Style:
Blues and Classic Rock.
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