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Beautiful finish on that bass!

Well, my bass is all cleaned up and ready to JAM! When the lightning strikes, you must seize the day! The 1994 USA Hamer Chaparral 5 String. What a find! Hiding in plain sight at a pawn shop in Central TX, among the dregs of ‘beaters’ and $150 knock-offs… The Thunder-Stick of Destiny! Wanna...

So... i went by today. Brought my luthier buddy with me. The wood is great for 30 yo guitar. It's a 94. Both truss rods move and the neck responds accordingly. Frets are excellent with no visible wear. The finish is A- with some dents and scuffs here and there. There is some belt rash, but...

I saw this at a local pawn shop. I'll be headed back tomorrow to give it a once over. I'm curious what the street price should be. I'm thinking 700-800? The frets appear level and show no noticeable signs of wear. Neck joint to body is solid. Small belt rash/scratches on back. Pick...

Guitarist who also plays bass. I learned for church. Bought a pOs $40 bass off clist. New strings doubled its value. Fell in love. Upgraded to a Lakland 55-01 5 string. Have played it for years. In church, I use SansAmp DI. Met an amazing Bassist at a jam. He's a big Hamer 12 string...