Hamer 8 String Bass 1978?

[randrewrussell]

Hi 

I have a question about a unique? 8 String Hamer Bass I acquired several years ago.

The bass appears similar to a Nick Lowe  short scale? bass but 

has no serial number and was modified for Fender styles pickups and had been repainted purple!

The guy who sold me the bass said he his friend (original owner) had worked at the Hamer factory and that the bass was one of the

first Hamer 8 Strings ever made.  I stripped off the purple paint and found beautiful flame veneer on the front. I stained the 

guitar cherry red and shot clear gloss. Has anyone ever encountered a short scale bass

with this kind of flame veneer? Also do you think it is worth it to fill the Fender style routes and put in an original pup?

Thanks

RAR

[crunchee]

Early (late '70's/early '80's) Sunbursts and Specials used thin figured maple veneer for their tops, on the front over the solid mahogany bodies.  Sounds to me to be the same general construction as those, perhaps?

Edited September 8, 2025 by crunchee