Punkavenger Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 My local geetar shop called me about a Chaparral (I think) USA bass they just got in. black, short scale, really light, sounds awesome acoustically, slightly beat up players cond. but nothing major. EMG's ...They had it marked at $595 ... I offered them $300 ... whats it really worth, are these good basses?Thanks!
TMMack64 Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 My local geetar shop called me about a Chaparral (I think) USA bass they just got in. black, short scale, really light, sounds awesome acoustically, slightly beat up players cond. but nothing major. EMG's ...They had it marked at $595 ... I offered them $300 ... whats it really worth, are these good basses?Thanks!Is it a 5 string?
hamertek98 Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 I've never seen a 4st short scale Chap. May be an import? Then again, there's lots 'o Hamers I don't know about LOL.
serial Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 Chaps were usually long scale. Also need to know if it's bolt or set neck.
Steve Haynie Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 $300 for a Chaparral bass would be good if you can swing it.
Jimbilly Posted March 15, 2009 Posted March 15, 2009 Yeah, short scale would be a bit unique, bring a measuring tape with you tomorrow. If it has boomers it would be a good buy at the tagged price, but it's high for a regular Chap4 in players cond. $300 to $350 is about right. An yes, they are good basses. Here's a pic of mine, a '94 I think. I also have a setneck 5, this 4 is a bolt-on.
Punkavenger Posted March 15, 2009 Author Posted March 15, 2009 yeah! like that but, black w/out boomers ... I feel like such a dope for my lack of observational skills, I think I was in shock to see a USA Hamer anywhere in Santa Barbara! more later ...
hamertek98 Posted March 15, 2009 Posted March 15, 2009 And yes, Jim. I still want the bolt on bass you have. Don't ever sell it!!!!!!
Jimbilly Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 Cool! I find that 'Virtuoso premium cleaner' is very good for making black black again, -just in case you're planning on blackening it up again.
Punkavenger Posted March 16, 2009 Author Posted March 16, 2009 They came down to $395 ... fair price?
Jimbilly Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 Yeah, that's a fair price, you can't really expect to get a quality USA made bass for less (but people do still seem to find bargains). But I don't think you could flip it for much more, unless it cleans up really nice.
serial Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 Yeah, that's a fair price, you can't really expect to get a quality USA made bass for less (but people do still seem to find bargains). But I don't think you could flip it for much more, unless it cleans up really nice.Agreed. Probably wouldn't get $350-375 for it on the open market today, but it's probably a very good playing/sounding bass. Most of these are and are well-made. Personally, for a Hamer bolt-on, I'd spend an extra $50-100 and get a newer second-generation Cruisebass. Those are out of sight.
burningyen Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 Considering how much Fender P-basses go for, this seems like a good deal.
Punkavenger Posted March 16, 2009 Author Posted March 16, 2009 Yeah, that's a fair price, you can't really expect to get a quality USA made bass for less (but people do still seem to find bargains). But I don't think you could flip it for much more, unless it cleans up really nice. Agreed. Probably wouldn't get $350-375 for it on the open market today, but it's probably a very good playing/sounding bass. Most of these are and are well-made. Personally, for a Hamer bolt-on, I'd spend an extra $50-100 and get a newer second-generation Cruisebass. Those are out of sight. Where ya been meng? Considering how much Fender P-basses go for, this seems like a good deal. Turns out I know the previous owner of this Chap bass .... good guy. He traded the Chappie in for a P bass! I think he just succumbed to peer pressure .......
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