Great video as I never understood those controls when I've recorded these instruments in the past. I love the different tonal qualities you can get out of this instrument. It has much more character than just a typical hollow body would usually have with a boring thud. There is a lot more character and edge.
Excellent explanation and sound testing, thanks. The Epiphone Viola Beatle Bass uses Volume, Volume and Tone knobs. I think the best conversion is Volume, Blend (of both pickups), and Tone. There are many circuit diagrams available for conversions. I leave all switches UP and both volumes Up for finger style. For guitar pick, I push down Rhythm and Bass buttons to make the volume consistent with finger style.
Thanks for watching. Bass amp mic tricks? Do you mean how to mic a bass amp, or something else? I have a video on phase alignment, which discusses the mixing of mic and DI, which is what I do 90% of the time. But it might be fun to cover something different if you have another idea. 💡
Sorry for not going with the flow . I have a chineese made Hofner club bass. I was displeased with the function of the control panel. I scrapped it and created a simple new control panel with two volume pots and one tone pot like a Fender Jazz Bass. Now I know what is going on with the control panel and I'm able to get the tone and volume I want.
Interesting! And understood at the same time. I’m split on my opinion. I of course think the panel is a bit unusual, hence the video. But I also like the quirky quality of it being unique and true to the original. But I definitely see how rewiring for a more traditional J bass flow might be more versatile.
I love my Hofner Club... but I still think the switches are stupid. I want it to be series/parallel, bridge/both/neck, and then some sort of treble or bass cut. too much to ask for Hofner to try anything else over the past 70 years, I guess.
Yep. They are particular. I agree. I understand keeping the heritage, but you need to get used to the quirky design and not think like a traditional bass.
😉 well, it is a different setup for sure. But once you understand it, you at least can get sound out of it without accidentally muting the entire instrument.
There is a certain sound with a great growl if you play with a harder technique. And the tailpiece is resonant too, which lends itself to a unique sound. As an upright player, I’m definitely more aggressive than most people, so you might hear more of this quality than the typical player. But it is a great bass with a unique sound that I go to for that exact reason.
Great video as I never understood those controls when I've recorded these instruments in the past. I love the different tonal qualities you can get out of this instrument. It has much more character than just a typical hollow body would usually have with a boring thud. There is a lot more character and edge.
Excellent video!
Excellent explanation and sound testing, thanks.
The Epiphone Viola Beatle Bass uses Volume, Volume and Tone knobs.
I think the best conversion is Volume, Blend (of both pickups), and Tone. There are many circuit diagrams available for conversions.
I leave all switches UP and both volumes Up for finger style. For guitar pick, I push down Rhythm and Bass buttons to make the volume consistent with finger style.
Nice. Thanks for the comment. I haven’t tried the Epiphone, but interesting to hear that there is a different configuration.
I also have a viola, and the vol/tone knobs give a greater variety of sound. Plus the larger size of the viola gives a more bass sound.
Nice. I’ll need to give it a try and compare them.
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The easiest way to think about how the switches work is…. They are pickup selection switches with a tone cap added (aka added high end tone roll off)
Love the next level of geekiness. So awesome. Can you do bass amp mic tricks next please. Thanks
Thanks for watching. Bass amp mic tricks? Do you mean how to mic a bass amp, or something else? I have a video on phase alignment, which discusses the mixing of mic and DI, which is what I do 90% of the time. But it might be fun to cover something different if you have another idea. 💡
Sorry for not going with the flow . I have a chineese made Hofner club bass. I was displeased with the function of the control panel. I scrapped it and created a simple new control panel with two volume pots and one tone pot like a Fender Jazz Bass. Now I know what is going on with the control panel and I'm able to get the tone and volume I want.
Interesting! And understood at the same time. I’m split on my opinion. I of course think the panel is a bit unusual, hence the video. But I also like the quirky quality of it being unique and true to the original. But I definitely see how rewiring for a more traditional J bass flow might be more versatile.
A German build Höfner is probably the best bassguitar in the world.
Agreed that it has a unique sound, is super easy to play, and has excellent craftsmanship.
I love my Hofner Club... but I still think the switches are stupid. I want it to be series/parallel, bridge/both/neck, and then some sort of treble or bass cut. too much to ask for Hofner to try anything else over the past 70 years, I guess.
Yep. They are particular. I agree. I understand keeping the heritage, but you need to get used to the quirky design and not think like a traditional bass.
Still no wiser.
😉 well, it is a different setup for sure. But once you understand it, you at least can get sound out of it without accidentally muting the entire instrument.
that's some real buzzy bass.
There is a certain sound with a great growl if you play with a harder technique. And the tailpiece is resonant too, which lends itself to a unique sound. As an upright player, I’m definitely more aggressive than most people, so you might hear more of this quality than the typical player. But it is a great bass with a unique sound that I go to for that exact reason.