So nice.  It came out of the box only slightly out of tune.  Tuned it, plugged it in and was very pleasantly surprised.  Sweet tones, and real depth.  Obviously, the 1969 Hofner stands alone, but, the Epiphone, new, is a fifth of the price.  I tried the new Hofner equivalent of this imitation of the original German Bass and the Epiphone is sturdier and much better sounding.  They are both heavier than the "real thing" which is hollow.  I sent back the Hofner copy and I am keeping the Epiphone.  It's a beautiful aesthetic addition to any music room as well.  Get a little mini Vox, plug in nice headphones and go nuts.  With the money you save, buy a Beatle Wig, a Nehru jacket, take some Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, and play along.  A Time Trip.