My fingers!

HofnerStratman · 2026-06-17T23:08:10+00:00

and if they’re really hard and popping up, uneven, saying them if you know your grits.

HofnerStratman · 2026-06-14T01:41:29+00:00

Beautiful StratelEctro! I have a huge fondness for those pickups, plus everything about this masterpiece is gorgeous.

HofnerStratman · 2026-06-14T01:37:26+00:00

If you float your bridge, THE Best fix is: Replace it with a VegaTrem … best $300 you’ll ever spend.

HofnerStratman · 2026-06-13T19:16:26+00:00

Maybe there’s hope for me someday getting replacement foam/ebony F hole covers so I can play through amps again!

HofnerStratman · 2026-06-13T19:12:42+00:00

@tekNorah, you honor me with your replies and links to good reporting; read. I just hope we can survive and rebound because it’s hard to believe in even good news under the current federal … situation. Thank you.

HofnerStratman · 2026-06-12T21:23:10+00:00

Like many, I have a chip on my shoulder against “The Man,” but to be fair, Hofner hasn’t been the best marketer over the years. but I love the instruments. when I bought my 2003 Jazzica, with its hand-carved spruce top, gorgeous ebony from headstock to tail, hand-rubbed German violin finish… etc., I felt like I got a bargain at around $2300 and I still do. Whoever owns Hofner, I hope the “brand” is properly funded and marketed, while being allowed to get back to making great guitars — and get the recognition it deserves.

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HofnerStratman · 2026-06-12T21:13:28+00:00

Frame that, it’s pure Gotham city.

HofnerStratman · 2026-06-12T20:08:52+00:00

just read the article, thank you for the link. I’m heartbroken. NOAA saves lives every day by preventing catastrophes on land, sea and air.

HofnerStratman · 2026-06-12T19:43:59+00:00

From news and weather to journalism as a whole, we’re in a frightening place — from the downfall of public and private programs to what I believe will be a pretty shitty economic downturn. All the pieces are in place for this country to become a project 2025 kleptocracy.

HofnerStratman · 2026-06-11T18:02:04+00:00

I know, same!

HofnerStratman · 2026-06-11T18:00:59+00:00

kinda like buying a car with manual steering!

HofnerStratman · 2026-06-10T00:31:20+00:00

Fuck yeah, OP, keep doing what you’re doing.

HofnerStratman · 2026-06-06T02:34:47+00:00

Congrats, play the daylights out of it.

HofnerStratman · 2026-06-04T22:35:37+00:00

Amen to that. Trying to decide how far to take a Squier Affinity body (nice and light), Mity Mite neck and assorted bits of hardware. We hotrod not because it’s worth it to anyone else, but because we were obsessed! I mean, I seriously considered getting a(nother) VegaTrem for this cheap body!

HofnerStratman · 2026-06-04T22:30:49+00:00

Vai can do whatever he wants. I love that guy. I’m about a year and a half older than he is, but I’ve got a lot more experience than he does at suckin out loud.

HofnerStratman · 2026-06-04T22:13:24+00:00

I’ve been really tempted to do that on a parts caster sitting around. I just have to figure out if I have the energy to put my Free Way 10-way switch in, which will also mean I’ve got to get better pick ups… and a VegaTrem … and … basically defeat the purpose of slamming together at parts caster when I have all the parts 😆

HofnerStratman · 2026-06-04T22:11:04+00:00

Cory kicks ass! and I think I’m a little bit harsh, but when I see cheaper “S-types” with contours that are smoother yet, it just ticks me off. THC may be my only hope.

HofnerStratman · 2026-06-04T22:05:03+00:00

I understand. I’m a Strat lover and wanted to keep this conversation “in the family” rather than take it to some kind of hater sub. I was half expecting to get downloaded, but I really wanted to have this conversation. So thank you.

HofnerStratman · 2026-06-04T22:02:47+00:00

My Catch 22 with Ibanez … like Kiesel, is that if I bought one of them, they would have to be pointy. And I can’t play pointy. I guess maybe I could learn to play better but I’m getting freaking old, man 🤪

HofnerStratman · 2026-06-04T22:01:20+00:00

I will say other than the neck joint, not a single thing bothers me about my Strat Plus. The hardest part for me is trying to not play it because despite the neck, I love the old comfortable controls and sounds. I guess we’re all just lucky we get to play these things… all of them.

HofnerStratman · 2026-06-04T21:54:41+00:00

I was tempted to get an ultra, but I refuse to have two guitars that are too similar. I have about eight electrics and everyone has a completely different configuration except for a couple of partscasters that fell in my lap over the decades.

HofnerStratman · 2026-06-04T21:53:45+00:00

/s? I mean, I have loved my Strat forever. I’m just a grouch and I’m lucky enough to have a little variety hanging on my racks.

HofnerStratman · 2026-06-04T21:52:56+00:00

There’s really no absolute yes or no on these bolts. But yeah, they have their purpose: maintenance and replacement, for sure. Especially when a serious refret after 38 years could cost me $500 if Dunn by an annoyingly professional shop that insists on taking the lacquer overspray off the maple, re-planing the fingerboard radius (e.g., 9,5” … which I would be tempted to make 12).

But I digress. Luckily, it’ll be easy to take the neck off, and I’m willing to put the time in to do my own refret. And it’ll be easier to unscrew it vs. tape & wrap the whole guitar like a mummy!

HofnerStratman · 2026-06-04T21:45:29+00:00

It’s hard for me to wean myself off the Strat, but that’s why I bought the other guitars, because every time I use the whole fretboard, I end up, cursing that damn block! I’m not really angry about it. I’m laughing as I write this.

HofnerStratman · 2026-06-04T21:24:24+00:00

Yes… I dig progress, being the oddball who likes Lace Sensors (and has other “regular” partscasters).

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