NancyJohnson Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) Anyone here got one? Edited February 21, 2016 by NancyJohnson Quote
RhysP Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) Most of them are in the US, though there are still quite a few in Germany too. I used to have quite a few (all guitars apart from my 12 string bass). Best guitars ever made IMO; I just couldn't justify keeping them though so I sold them all. People who love Hamers tend to collect them/hang onto them, especially now they are no longer made & the value of them is increasing. Edited February 20, 2016 by RhysP Quote
NancyJohnson Posted February 20, 2016 Author Posted February 20, 2016 I've had three, still own one (FBIV). Desperate for a series one Cruisebass. Quote
RhysP Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 [quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1455978884' post='2984198'] I've had three, still own one (FBIV). Desperate for a series one Cruisebass. [/quote] There's been one on Ebay for a while, it's in the US though, and pretty battered. Great basses. Quote
NancyJohnson Posted February 20, 2016 Author Posted February 20, 2016 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1455982420' post='2984255'] There's been one on Ebay for a while, it's in the US though, and pretty battered. Great basses. [/quote] I've seen it. Part of my reasons for not pulling the trigger is that the marks on the finish are kind of beyond buffing out. It needs a full respray which will compromise the serial number and the headstock logo. No idea how they did the white-on-black logo; maybe the whole headstock facia was a transfer and then clear coated. Quote
police squad Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 I used to have a white Scarab. Somewhere I may even have a picture. It was a lovely bass guitar. Really well made. Sold it many many years ago (27 I think) Quote
Billy Apple Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 Didn't Nikki Sixx destroy them all? Quote
NancyJohnson Posted February 21, 2016 Author Posted February 21, 2016 I had a white Scarab too. Quote
NancyJohnson Posted February 21, 2016 Author Posted February 21, 2016 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1456074910' post='2985135'] Didn't Nikki Sixx destroy them all? [/quote] He trashed a lot of FBIVs...there's apparently less than 30 globally, one of which is about ten feet away from me as I type this... Quote
Billy Apple Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 [quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1456078843' post='2985188'] He trashed a lot of FBIVs...there's apparently less than 30 globally, one of which is about ten feet away from me as I type this... [/quote] Lets smash it in honour of Sixx! Quote
JapanAxe Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1456081649' post='2985228'] Lets smash it in honour of Sixx! [/quote] Let's not!! Quote
NancyJohnson Posted February 21, 2016 Author Posted February 21, 2016 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1456081649' post='2985228'] Lets smash it in honour of Sixx! [/quote] I'm not sitting next to you this year. Quote
12stringbassist Posted February 28, 2016 Posted February 28, 2016 I have two. Most peoiple who own them are hanging onto them since Fender killed Hamer off. My two: Quote
MacDaddy Posted February 28, 2016 Posted February 28, 2016 I've got a Zebra print Blitz [size=4] [/size] [size=4]I'd put a pic but I'm at my allowance. [/size] Quote
Billy Apple Posted February 29, 2016 Posted February 29, 2016 [quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1456701855' post='2991642'] I've got a Zebra print Blitz I'd put a pic but I'm at my allowance. [/quote] Why don't you use Imgur or something? Quote
MacDaddy Posted February 29, 2016 Posted February 29, 2016 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1456732189' post='2991709'] Why don't you use Imgur or something? [/quote] I've got a photo bucket, but haven't logged on in years. The pics are probably all still linked to Bassworld. Quote
Kiwi Posted March 1, 2016 Posted March 1, 2016 Another member (Wolverinebass?) bought a Hamer 12 to last year's SE Bassbash. Quote
Shaggy Posted March 1, 2016 Posted March 1, 2016 Used to be quite a high profile company; I really wanted a Hamer Explorer like Martin Turner's back in the day Didn't realise Fender had killed them off - damn shame Quote
Conan Posted March 1, 2016 Posted March 1, 2016 I've always fancied a four string Cruise bass - but they tend to come up when I have no cash... Quote
LukeFRC Posted March 1, 2016 Posted March 1, 2016 Warwickhunt used to have a 5 string green cruise bass... Should have bought it when he sold it. Would be on that like a flash if it came up for sale again Quote
Cosmo Valdemar Posted March 1, 2016 Posted March 1, 2016 Here's one hidden on Ebay... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Electric-bass-guitar-/272149795892?hash=item3f5d645434:g:tOEAAOSwFNZW0x46 Quote
Merton Posted March 1, 2016 Posted March 1, 2016 Always wanted a white Scarab. Missed out on a red one a few years back, it'll be another ten years at least til I get another chance I bet! Quote
6feet7 Posted March 1, 2016 Posted March 1, 2016 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1456840531' post='2992754'] Warwickhunt used to have a 5 string green cruise bass... Should have bought it when he sold it. Would be on that like a flash if it came up for sale again [/quote] There's one on eBay at the moment. Quote
NancyJohnson Posted March 1, 2016 Author Posted March 1, 2016 I'm in negotiations for a white Cruise. It's in pretty awful condition. Will cost me $600 plus taxes to get it here. I'm in two minds; £500 more or less, then factor in some kind of refinish. Hmmm. Quote
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