Members rhythmdoctor Posted April 2, 2013 Members Share Posted April 2, 2013 Long time member, off-and-on poster.I haven't bought much gear in the last 10 years, mainly because I have everything I need and don't play in bands anymore. But, I remember back in the day, you walk into your local shop - whether that be Guitar Center or some random non-franchise place - and pretty much haggle about 20% off the list price.Question - is this unwritten rule still applicable today? As a guitar player for 20 years, I've found myself REALLY wanting to play the bass and so I was out shopping and playing some yesterday. Found this Hofner Violin "Beatle" Bass at Guitar Center with a list price of $469 (just like the ebay add I posted). Ebay prices are the same so I'm wondering if I have any haggle room with GC or what's the cheapest I can pay for this particular bass?As someone who just wants to have fun with this, I'm trying to spend the least amount possible but I do LOVE this Hofner I found, so I'm not interested in going with another brand/style at the moment.Any/all input greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators isaac42 Posted April 3, 2013 Moderators Share Posted April 3, 2013 If you love the Hofner, get the Hofner. Why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rhythmdoctor Posted April 5, 2013 Author Members Share Posted April 5, 2013 The question isn't whether or not I should get the Hofner. I'm wondering how cheap I can get a new one through GC? I haggling still common? Haven't bought new gear in a long while and not sure if things are how they used to be.I found a used one anyways for $250. Now searching for the best "bang-for-buck" bass amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jim Rothschild Posted April 13, 2013 Members Share Posted April 13, 2013 yes, that's the budget B-Bass introduced a few years back. I don't know where your's in made, but I'm in Australia - I bought one, made in China, hence the low price. But I did have a German Hofner, circa about '78, which I had longed for all my life. I'm a left handed Beatles/McCartney nut! To be honest, the B-Bass was a very decent replica, but still it was that ..... not the real McCoy ... the German one was like an old violin. Unfortunately I sold both, because I couldn't get into the hollow body sound and I don't like flats (which is what they advise to put on). I have a Rickenbacker, so still in the McCartney Club. But my fav bass is my StingRay - a very different sound to the Hofner, or the Ric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ThudMaker Posted April 13, 2013 Moderators Share Posted April 13, 2013 Welcome to the forum, Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chunky-b Posted April 17, 2013 Members Share Posted April 17, 2013 Welcome Jim... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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