If a Hofner bass was good enough for Paul McCartney in The Beatles, at one time the most popular band in the world, that should say something about the quality of the brand.

In 1956, Walter Höfner invented an electrically amplified, semi-acoustic bass guitar. The hollow body made this style of guitar very light and easy to play, as well as giving it a rich tone, similar to that of the traditional double bass. A major advantage for the bass came in early 1961, when it caught the eye of a young Paul McCartney. McCartney is left-handed, and he admired the instrument’s symmetrical shape, allowing him to simply switch sides

They have a very unique sound
you should try one for yourself first

i wouldn’t want it as my only bass
There are some songs it just doesn’t work for