For sale Hamer USA Cruise 2-Tek - Sunburst/Tort

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I've been holding on to this for awhile but haven't been playing it and it deserves to be. I'm not a hoarder!

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Serial number puts it at '97. As many here have testified, Hamer USA built a top quality J-style bass. This is a stunningly beautiful example, the sunburst being a deep, lustrous red that really catches the eye. Has the original (passive) Seymour Duncan Vintage Jazz single coil pickups along with the 2-Tek bridge. These are known for being heavy, but this one is not! Weighs in at around 8.5 lbs. Action is low with no fret buzz, 1-1/2" nut. Very comfortable to play.

Condition overall is very nice. There is a bit of damage to the finish on the rear edge of the headstock at the very tip and near the G tuner (not visible from the front). Also, a small crack at the corner of the neck pocket, which doesn't appear to affect the structural integrity of the instrument in any way. Beyond that, there is some swirling and a few slight dents in the finish when viewed in just the right light, but I'm being picky. To the audience or any casual observer it will look virtually new.

Asking $600 + shipping to lower 48. Add $50 if you want it shipped in a brand new TKL hardcase (black inside & out - cost $115 new). Otherwise, it will come with a Kaces gig bag.

Feel free to PM me with questions. Not looking for any trades, really.

Thanks,
Michael

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Dec 21, 2006
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this would be a '97, rather than an '87. the 80's cruise basses were mahogany and had a goofy body shape with a P/J configuration. you can find some great info on Hamers at the hamerfanclub.com forums. these are stellar basses, especially with the 2tek bridge. 600 is a steal, i'd grab this if i didnt already have a super nice J bass, and hadnt decided on a Sterling as my next bass. Hamers are top notch, i've had several Hamer USA guitars (Monaco Elite, Studio Custom) and they're the best set neck mahogany guitars i've ever played much less owned (ducks for cover) bump for a great bass
 
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Ah-hem! Sorry for the slight detour, but I feel the need to step in and defend the honor of the 80s Hamer Cruise basses! That body style was sweet -- I felt like it was an edgier jazz style. I toted around the mangled body of my Cruise for many years before finally rebuilding a bass out of it (very recently):

Hamerstein

Oh, and the Cruise in this thread is pretty dang nice! The eventual owner will surely be very happy with it -- Hamer makes some excellent instruments!


ltt
 

JGR

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bump for my favorite bass! i'm tempted to get this to keep my natural, black, trans green, and blue ones company, but... :rolleyes:

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mrcircle

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Thanks for the appreciative words, everyone. The bass is on its way to soulgeezer, the lucky new owner. :bassist: :hyper:
 

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