topekatj Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 No affiliation. Part of me wants to stage an intervention and save this thing. Must’ve been somebody’s pride and joy at some point. The Floyd Rose string retainer, no words..... https://reverb.com/item/36230828-hamer-standard-80-s-white Kickstart fund, pass the hat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromium Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Holy Floyd Rose string retainer, Batman! Is that a Blitz? Looks like one w/added control - but then again, my '90 Standard bass has beveled back edge like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topekatj Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 1 minute ago, chromium said: Holy Floyd Rose string retainer, Batman! Is that a Blitz? Looks like one w/added control - but then again, my '90 Standard bass has beveled back edge like that. Based on the headstock shape I think it’s earlier than a Blitz but I could be wrong. How does it compare to the headstock on your STD? There are no photos of the S/N. Fo’sho’ I ain’t biting at the asking price but wish it could be restored somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromium Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 9 minutes ago, topekatj said: Based on the headstock shape I think it’s earlier than a Blitz but I could be wrong. How does it compare to the headstock on your STD? There are no photos of the S/N. Fo’sho’ I ain’t biting at the asking price but wish it could be restored somehow. Early Blitz head was a bit like the old Standards. This is my '90 on top (FB-style head), and an '81 on the bottom: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topekatj Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 1 hour ago, chromium said: You’ve got some nice stuff! The Reverb bass headstock resembles the ‘81, though the decal placement is a big different. How heavy are those beasts of yours? ETA: Would like to see the entire instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromium Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 13 hours ago, topekatj said: How heavy are those beasts of yours? ETA: Would like to see the entire instruments. Haven't weighed them, but I'd say in the mid-8 to low 9 lb range. The black '90 has quite a bit different build - slim/fast maple neck, beveled back edge, different neck heel/join, and solid mahogany body (no cap under the paint). '81 has a great chunky 'hog neck, and this build used an old Gibson 3-point bridge. Having played a bunch of Gibsons back in the day (Thunderbirds, Triumph, EBs) I kinda like that. Funky bridge to setup, but work great when dialed in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topekatj Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 9 minutes ago, chromium said: Haven't weighed them, but I'd say in the mid-8 to low 9 lb range. The black '90 has quite a bit different build - slim/fast maple neck, beveled back edge, different neck heel/join, and solid mahogany body (no cap under the paint). '81 has a great chunky 'hog neck, and this build used an old Gibson 3-point bridge. Having played a bunch of Gibsons back in the day (Thunderbirds, Triumph, EBs) I kinda like that. Funky bridge to setup, but work great when dialed in. Both basses are gorgeous, you’re a lucky man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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