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Description

1st generation of Hamer Cruise Bass ade between 1981 and 1990, it has a similar body shape to the Phantom guitar with a glued-in neck and P- and J-type pickups. The early guitars have a scratch plate but this was deleted on later basses (1985 onwards). Also available in fretless and five string versions.

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Hamer Cruisebass (1st Generation).

Mods and upgrades

  • Owners recommend swapping out the stock SD Basslines for Nordstrand J Blades (W&W) with a custom 3 knob 2-band EQ and passive tone control for improved performance.

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Features and functionality

  • The factory fretless Hamer Cruisebass with a 2Tek bridge and matching headstock offers a unique setup, enhancing its tonal versatility and visual appeal.

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User experience

  • The upgraded Hamer Cruisebass is described as a "monster" post-modification, indicating significant improvements in sound and playability after adjustments.

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See how Sting uses Hamer Cruisebass (1st Generation)

Sting

Singer, Guitarist

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

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In the early 1980s, Sting used a Hamer Cruisebass (1st Generation), as evidenced by a user-uploaded photo.

See how Ian Hill uses Hamer Cruisebass (1st Generation)

Ian Hill

Bassist, Composer

Judas Priest

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Ian Hill used a Hamer Cruisebass (1st Generation) between 1984 and 1988, modeled after Glen Tipton's guitar, featuring both single and double handles. This is evidenced by a photo available on Imgur.

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Rick Wagner

Bassist

The dB’s

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Mentioned in the December 1984 Musician interview "America First: Seasoned Native Sons Follow Their Own Muse: The dB's" by Ira Robbins.

Rick Wagner has Hamer Cruise and Fender Precision basses. He uses Rotosound strings and plays through an Acoustic top and an Electro-Voice cabinet with one 15-inch speaker.

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