cmatthes Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Yes...it's in Japan. Yes...there are multiple sellers hawking a bass they don't physically hold. BUT - it's a MAX Bass, and if you're able to track down the actual seller, you might be able to score a killer, rare bass. Incidentally, this one was in the same batch as mine - it's #923791 and mine is #923793. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hamer-Bass-Guitar-Electric-923791-Chaparral/264715164631?hash=item3da240dbd7:g:HB4AAOSwyppeqW5P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBraz Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Wow. If I was a bass player... Sure is pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Price is pretty optimistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamertek98 Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 I miss my Chap Max. Wish I got that kinda cash for it. Actually, I miss the boomers most! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMERMAN Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 I hate when the seller of a gorgeous Bass or Guitar doesn't include any pictures of the entire instrument! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynic Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 8 hours ago, 0054 said: I've seen Chap bass's before, what makes the Maxx different? A different way to say Custom? Set neck, maple body, ebony board, and boomers. Add to that their being rare enough that you've been a member here eight years and have never heard of one, and you get excitement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfritts Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 It's a Chap trying very hard to be an Impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jginsj Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 "The fingerboard may be cracked"...WTF? A picture of the suspicion would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 One of my Chaparral basses has a quilted maple body just like the Chaparral Max, but it has a rosewood fretboard with dots. The maple Hamer used resonates nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devnor Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Noice! My Chap Max has huge neck...a massive P bass neck profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Rex Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 What would be a fair price for the one in Japan? The fretboard has a spit in ebony. Very tight "crack". Thx Ham Rex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 There is kot available, some one here do it?😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Rex Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Yeah... I'm the idiot that did. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Rex Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 I know it was high but I love it. Hope it arrives unpunished. Did not pay asking price free shipping. The crack is a minor split in board near end of fret board. Tight not missing wood. Will take to my tech. Seller finally sent pics after I assured him I was really going to buy it. I know I know... risky but I don't see any for sale. I wish I was interested in Hamer Basses a year or two ago but they're not making anymore. Still would like a 5 string Chap Max someday. Please wish me luck as I've been super nervous about everything with this deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted November 11, 2020 Author Share Posted November 11, 2020 Fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfritts Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Let us know when you get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 4 hours ago, Jfritts said: Let us know when you get it. Do you have two impacts?😶 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfritts Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 11 hours ago, pablo said: Do you have two impacts?😶 Pablo, yes, I have those two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 4 hours ago, Jfritts said: Pablo, yes, I have those two. Ok ,most shure a cant do it, but if in the future u need to sell one of those beauty monster dont forget tell me🙂 (first🤫) Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Rex Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 I definitely will in the mean time here is my 89 Cali Elite Custom ordered. Hamer rep said I was 1st to ask for glue in neck as it wasn't offered as a glue in at the time. Late 88 early 89... I know it took about 5 months to arrive April May. I'll try to post a better picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Rex Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Well it arrived and as much as I'm thrilled I'm disappointed as well. I waited an hour and a half before I opened it and wow! Not broken!!! I then see the cracked fret board mentioned and lemon oil makes quick work of making it look better. Then I see the checking which wasnt described or photographed. So I sent a message about it... not nasty just disappointed and upset. Here are the pics. Neck straight, need to check truss rod, 2 battery preamp plays and sounds awesome. Needs a deep cleaning, polishing and strings. What are your thoughts? $19XX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamerCustomEr Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Looks nice! I love the boomer inlays!! I'm not sure where you live, but during the cold months, I always wait 24h for a freshly shipped guitar or bass to acclimatize inside the case before I open it. Dave's Guitar Shop recommends the same strategy to avoid finish checking and crazing: https://davesguitar.com/382833/wait-24-hours/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamertek98 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 I likey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Rex Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 I live in FL... It was in state 1 day and no case. I don't think I checked the finish. It was in Miami in the morning and across the state to SWFL at 6PM back of DHL van. I don't think I checked it. But thanks for advice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfritts Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 It's a beauty and the finish checking adds character. That top is incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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