I had a band member early on that used a Gibson bass. he had smaller hands and he said he loved it. The sound was great! I played it once in a while at practice, and found it easier to play than any other bass before or since, including the Fender. But that's me. See if you can try out the Gibson. The one I'm taling about was Cherry with black knobs.

Ok,,,,went to see if I could find a pic of that guy plating that bass in our band, and yes, it appears to be the same as I remember it,,,,not a wide neck at all, and with Gibson being the name, it would be ne of the better ones. Maybe not for now,,,,,but I would try it out for "size"! Many places might have good used ones. Sam Ash, Guitar Center, (most big chains)

Also, the Hofner seems very playable. Will be lighter than the Gibson, it that matters.

John

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