12-String Bass Scale Models
Ian Ringler with his 1991 Hamer B12S 12-string bass.
Ian Ringler from Colorado Springs, Colorado had this cool model of his 1991 Red Hamer B12S 12-string bass made by Axe Heaven in early 2020. It has been so well duplicated that it even has the same ding in the body as the actual bass.
The model was based upon photos that were supplied by Ian. It is about 10" tall and housed in a gift box that looks like a guitar case. The model is 1:4 scale and made from handcrafted solid wood and has metal tuners. A replica guitar stand also came with the model.
Hans Grimm from The Netherlands received a really cool birthday present - a scale model of his Waterstone 12-string bass! The model was made by hand from scratch out of polystyrene. Hans writes, "It is accurate to the smallest detail. The 12 little strings are made from melted and drawn polystyrene. Even the pickup switch is in the correct 'up' position that I use."
This model was created by Johan van der Neut, an artist / drummer who started making models as a hobby and has recently started his own model making business. Johan has created a wide variety of models and dioramas. "Johan put a lot of hours into this. It's a birthday present which I will treasure always," writes Hans.
The slogan "Real men use 12 strings" was taken from a t-shirt that Hans wears.