Buyer’s Guides from Guitar Player Magazine
Major guitar magazines frequently publish buyer’s guides that give quick overviews of guitars, basses, and other musical gear. These guides were published by Guitar Player and Bass Player magazines.
2004 Edition
Chandler advertised the Royale 12-string bass.
2003 Edition
2001 Edition
The Hamer CH-12 model is mistakenly identified as the Cruise Bass.
2000-2001 Edition
The CH-12 is mistakenly identified as the Cruise Bass.
1999-2000 Edition
An ad for Bass World mentions the 12-string bass.