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Squier HM Bass, anyone have one (besides me)?

#22
I had one in the early 90's. I planned on using it as my new firebass (a bass I rig up with fireworks) and completely covered it in sheets of holographic sticker material. I had it all loaded up with smoke bombs and crackling fountain fireworks, went to pick it up at the rehearsal space for its first gig and it (and ALL our gear:crying:) had been stolen. Never got to use it on stage. I recently found another one off eBay after looking for quite some time and the bloody neck was twisted and unfixable:rollno:. As far as I'm concerned I'm not replacing the neck unless I can find another HM style head. I'm not gonna put a regular Fender shaped head, I bought it out of nostalgia for the one I had stolen from me but now I have a $130 bass I cant play. Its literally the only Squire/Fender bass I would consider owning and now it sits in the corner mocking me. I'm apparently not allowed to own one by the bass gods.:spit:
 
#23
It sold. Lives in Australia now, which was a new shipping experience for me and one that I hope not to go through again. Super nice buyer and good to work with. I just didn't realize all the details of selling a bass internationally before-hand. U.S. sales only for me from now on.
 
#26
Mine is Candy Apple Red. Looks just like the 4 string model in a previous post. I've owned it since about 1990 or so, can't remember specifically. Bought it new with OEM case. I have it stored elsewhere so until I dig it out I can't provide much more info. I do remember that the case liner is black and the outer case shell is plastic.
I never played this out. Only used it at home a couple of times. It is in mint condition. Bought it because it was different, just like my Fender Performer Emerald Mist Green Metallic 4 string, a Dean Hollywood Z Bass in BlueBurst, Guild SB-608 White Flying Star, and my Washburn Axxess XS-1 Five String in Granite Finish, .....and the list goes on.
Anyway, if I get the chance to dig it out, I'll try to post some pics.
 
#27
Hello everyone. Recently came into posession of one of these unusual Squier HM beasts. After a lot of research I figured out what it was and found your site in the process. Cheers. Now, I have a question I hope someone can offer an opinion on. I just noticed that the HM has a 22 fret neck (and what a lovely neck it is !!!). How rare is this? Did all of the Korean Squiers of this era have the same neck?

Thanks : Henry
 
#28
I am happy to see this thread. I posted earlier another thread trying to find out what I got and now I know it is a Squier HM. Mine is Black P/J 5 string with Bartolini pickups.I have a stripped truss rod bolt I need to fix or get fixed.I'll need to know it the Fender nut fits because they are 3.50 from Stewmac.
 
#29
Just scored one of these used from my local GC. Picking it up on Thursday. So pumped to find this thread and see all the love thats out there for these basses. Now I'll have an equally unique bass as my long-scale Franken-BroncoJazz (:hiding:) that I just finished today.
 
#30
Well it's about time I finally found the family. Have had this bass since very early '90s and since then, thought I was in the Twilight Zone or something. Never saw another one. So now I know. It's a Squier HM bass and not an MB4 variant. Yes, I know it needs to be re-strung!
 

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#31
So, I just picked up one of these Squier HM 5-string basses. It is black and FRETLESS and the neck "appears" to be factory. I have not been able to find a fretless MIK HM P/J 5-string bass. Can anyone confirm whether or not these came fretless? I picked mine up (with case) for $100. It needs new pots, but is otherwise solid. Thoughts?
 
#33
I bought a brand new HM 4 string in '91. I still play gigs with it today. I've been told that they were only made in '89, '90 & '91 & not very many of them. The HM stands for "Heavy Metal". They are hard to find & are worth double what they were brand new. I paid around $350 Canadian. Everyone I've let play it, loves it! It weighs about half of what my '69 Pre does. They were the heaviest bass Fender ever made. Water logged wood? I've turned down $800 for it because it plays great & fits me like a glove. It would be hard to replace.
 
#34
Very late to the party. I've got the '89 Korean made aqua blue 5 stringer HM with awesome Vampire Killer head (careful not to stab the singer or guitarist). I bought it second hand and it's loaded with EMGs. Had to rewire everything, with correct pots/jack, but sounds very good now. Poor as hell, but can't see selling it. Love the neck. I stole mine for $180 about 4 years ago offa cl. The tone is the real deal.
fnord!
 
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#35
Awaking an old thread, I just found and purchased a red HM-V on Facebook Marketplace for $100 with a hard case.

It had scratchy pots, loose knobs, an intermittent output jack, improperly assembled (loose) machines, and buzzy strings.
I cleaned it up, dropped another $100 into it including La Bella "deep-talkin' bass" flat-wound strings in gold, a gold output jack, a can of Peavy Funk Out, and a kit of assorted gold plated screws.

Looks and plays well now, though it is my first, so I can't really compare it to anything else. The bridge is massive, definitely no need to upgrade that, but I will be sourcing plated hardware. The intonation screws and springs are a bit corroded.

I find it super heavy, compared to a Stratocaster (my only other frame of reference). It feels twice as heavy. I got a padded strap to spread out the weight. Others claim it is a lightweight bass.

Not going to part with it ever, because just like guns, I've regretted it every time I've sold one (except a useless .22 Beretta).
 
#37
GadgetDan said:
Awaking an old thread, I just found and purchased a red HM-V on Facebook Marketplace for $100 with a hard case.

It had scratchy pots, loose knobs, an intermittent output jack, improperly assembled (loose) machines, and buzzy strings.
I cleaned it up, dropped another $100 into it including La Bella "deep-talkin' bass" flat-wound strings in gold, a gold output jack, a can of Peavy Funk Out, and a kit of assorted gold plated screws.

Looks and plays well now, though it is my first, so I can't really compare it to anything else. The bridge is massive, definitely no need to upgrade that, but I will be sourcing plated hardware. The intonation screws and springs are a bit corroded.

I find it super heavy, compared to a Stratocaster (my only other frame of reference). It feels twice as heavy. I got a padded strap to spread out the weight. Others claim it is a lightweight bass.

Not going to part with it ever, because just like guns, I've regretted it every time I've sold one (except a useless .22 Beretta).
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Heavy? I admit, I only have a 4 string, but I think it is a very light bass. My 1989 Korean strat is much heavier. Maybe the five strings are that much heavier.
 
#38
I have a blue 4 string version. It is stock as far as I can tell and I have loved playing it for 30 years now! Does anyone know how many were made? I would also love an original case. Mine is in a P-bass case. I traded my P-bass for the HM around '91. I had no idea it is a budget bass because it played and sounded so much better than my P-bass (it was a very cheap bass also). Anyway, it has been a great bass and I am glad that I have kept it all these years considering they are rare. I have never seen another one except on the web.
 
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