Sunday, August 8, 2021

Bass 2



Below is my translation of the text.  I'm not sure of the accuracy of the part about the spare fuse, though.
HOHNER Bass 2

The upright bass in a carrier bag
A purely electronic musical instrument with transistor technology
Supplied with rubber feet and a tripod, it can be played as a table instrument or on a tripod with a ball-and-socket joint (available as an accessory).
The HOHNER Bass is monophonic.
The tone reproduction happens over suitable amplifying equipment.

Technical Data:
30 piano keys of normal width from E1-a = 2½ octaves
3 timbres - guitar - string - tuba - can be chosen with a key set.
The decay time (percussion) is smoothly adjustable, when the switch is turned on.  By pulling on the switch, playing with a continuous tone is possible.
The mains switch is combined with the smoothly adjustable volume control.

The instrument is supplied with:
Carrier bag, connecting cable, spare fuse (0.16 A medium blow)
Weight:  4,950 kg
DM 590

Available accessories:
Tripod, ball-and-socket joint, tripod bag  DM 100
Here's a picture of a Bass 2 that I found on Instagram, shown with what is apparently the carrier bag mentioned in the catalogue: