Hamers...Where are they all?

[NancyJohnson]

Anyone here got one?

Edited February 21, 2016 by NancyJohnson

[RhysP]

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

[NancyJohnson]

I've had three, still own one (FBIV). Desperate for a series one Cruisebass.

[RhysP]

[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.

[NancyJohnson]

[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.

[police squad]

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)

[Billy Apple]

Didn't Nikki Sixx destroy them all?

[NancyJohnson]

I had a white Scarab too.

[NancyJohnson]

[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...

[Billy Apple]

[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!

[JapanAxe]

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1456081649' post='2985228']
Lets smash it in honour of Sixx!
[/quote]

Let's not!!

[NancyJohnson]

[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.

[12stringbassist]

I have two. Most peoiple who own them are hanging onto them since Fender killed Hamer off.

My two:

[MacDaddy]

I've got a Zebra print Blitz [size=4] [/size]

[size=4]I'd put a pic but I'm at my allowance. [/size]

[Billy Apple]

[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?

[MacDaddy]

[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.

[Kiwi]

Another member (Wolverinebass?) bought a Hamer 12 to last year's SE Bassbash.

[Shaggy]

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

[Conan]

I've always fancied a four string Cruise bass - but they tend to come up when I have no cash...

[LukeFRC]

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

[Cosmo Valdemar]

Here's one hidden on Ebay...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Electric-bass-guitar-/272149795892?hash=item3f5d645434:g:tOEAAOSwFNZW0x46

[Merton]

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!

[6feet7]

[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.

[cetera]

I've got 2 mega-rare US Hamer Impact basses

[NancyJohnson]

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.