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deano
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Username: deano

Post Number: 4
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Friday, August 24, 2007 - 12:16 pm:   Edit Post

As mentioned in the "Introductions" area, here is a photo of the ND Arsenal.
ND Arsenal

1968 vintage Hofner, 50th Anniversary American Standard Jazz, Coco Bolo Fantasy 00MK12429, 1999 Orion 5-String, Yahama.

Since I don't gig any longer, the combo amps are all I need. Mostly, I play the SWR, although I suppose I could move enough air to rattle the windows if they were all daisy chained. Hummm, interesting idea. They're usually not that close together. Maybe I should try it :-)

Dean
lowlife
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Username: lowlife

Post Number: 293
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Friday, August 24, 2007 - 12:39 pm:   Edit Post

Nice collection. Yep, daisy-chain them at least once, just for the h**l of it :-)

Ellery (Lowlife)

(Message edited by lowlife on August 24, 2007)
fc_spoiler
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Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 621
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Friday, August 24, 2007 - 12:48 pm:   Edit Post

olieoliver
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Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 1539
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Friday, August 24, 2007 - 1:14 pm:   Edit Post

Very nice looking kiddos you have there.

Olie
eligilam
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Username: eligilam

Post Number: 54
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Friday, August 24, 2007 - 1:52 pm:   Edit Post

Looks like Bass Olympus: Cocobolo Zeus flanked by lesser deities.

Great pic!

Will
chuck
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Username: chuck

Post Number: 195
Registered: 3-2005
Posted on Friday, August 24, 2007 - 2:23 pm:   Edit Post

The Hofner brings back fond memories.I purchased mine in 1970.
Nice family.

Chuck
malthumb
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Username: malthumb

Post Number: 408
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, August 26, 2007 - 7:34 am:   Edit Post

Dean,

Cool! You have 00MK12429. I have 00MKC12421 (also cocobolo). We're nursery-mates!

Both of your basses are impressive!

Peace,

James
deano
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Username: deano

Post Number: 6
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Monday, August 27, 2007 - 3:25 pm:   Edit Post

Hey All,
Thanks for all of the nice comments; much appreciated.

I know this is "the" Alembic message board, but I have a question for Chuck if you're checking back. The serial number of my Hofner is 2710. This indicates a 1966, distributed by Selmer, date range according to the Hofner website. Perhaps when I purchased it (in 1969, the dealer told me it was a new 1968) it was old inventory at Selmer or at the dealer. Would you mind sharing the serial number of the Hofner you purchased in 1970?

James: We have sibling bass guitars in the 00MK1249x family. We should have a family reunion in 2010 on their 10th birthday! :-)

Dean
chuck
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Username: chuck

Post Number: 196
Registered: 3-2005
Posted on Monday, August 27, 2007 - 5:52 pm:   Edit Post

Sorry Dean. That bass fell victim to my deamon ex wife about a year after I purchased it.

Chuck
deano
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Username: deano

Post Number: 9
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Monday, August 27, 2007 - 7:26 pm:   Edit Post

Chuck,

I have one of those, too. Thanks anyway!
Dean

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