I've had my eye on this Hofner Green Line for some time now after rocking an Epiphone replica of the classic Beatles Bass for 10-15 years, and finally picked up this H500/1-HGL.
The Green Line (the real deal!) is unsurprisingly better in every way - it plays effortlessly with crystal clear sound on all frets across all strings, and just plain feels nice. I've only practiced with it for a few weeks now, and I'm absolutely itching to get out and gig with it. The custom case that's included is perfect - with the abnormal body shape and higher bridge of this design, I could never find a case that fit my old bass (which was the same shape). I also love that it included a portfolio including photos of the folks at Hofner that carved and assembled the guitar! A great touch.
If I had to find anything to ding, it would be that the volume/tone knobs have no markings, so I had to add my own notches for setting levels. Seriously, that's the only thing I have to complain about, and I'm not even remotely complaining about that. :)
Thomann also exported the shipment from Germany to me in the US, and had awesome communication walking through the process of handling overseas shipping, customs, etc. Between the bass itself by Hofner and the service by Thomann, the whole thing almost felt like white glove service. I'm very happy with it all!
