Fender HM iv bass

Bargeon · July 13, 2021, 06:37:36 PM

HM for Heavy Metal. But it seems they missed the market.
A friend just got one of these. MIJ in 1989. It needs a bit of work but should be salvageable.They were only made for two or three years and Fender seems to have forgotten about them, said they couldn't find the SN (but it's on TheGuitarDater ). Does any one have a wiring diagram? Or any literature?

Here's a pic of one

https://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/sold_basses/fenderhm.htm

Thanks

Pilgrim · July 14, 2021, 09:04:30 AM

I like that!! The speckled body is not to garish that it takes your eye off the overall instrument. I like the painted headstock, too.

BTL · July 14, 2021, 09:25:58 AM

If it's configured like the one in the link, wire it like a Strat, but with a single volume and tone.

https://guitarelectronics.com/strat-w-single-master-tone-control/

Bargeon · July 14, 2021, 09:53:36 AM

Thanks BeeTL. I'll pass it along. The bass has an odd TBX tone pot like this, but the wiring may be the same.

https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/the-fender-tbx-tone-control-part-1

gearHed289 · July 15, 2021, 10:24:38 AM

Not a bad looking bass! Fender was a little late in the game here as far as "Super J" basses go. But I like it.

ilan · July 16, 2021, 01:36:55 PM

I'm looking for an 80s bass but it will have to be extremely 80s. Spandex and big hair era. Pointy headstock and neon colored, preferably leopard pattern.

Highlander · July 16, 2021, 01:37:57 PM

Nice... ripe for a Mudbucker, or maybe a "Tractor" mod...

Tigerrrrrr...

Dave W · July 16, 2021, 09:30:58 PM

Quote from: ilan on July 16, 2021, 01:36:55 PM
I'm looking for an 80s bass but it will have to be extremely 80s. Spandex and big hair era. Pointy headstock and neon colored, preferably leopard pattern.

You'll need some assless chaps to complete the look.

ilan · July 17, 2021, 05:02:35 AM

Quote from: Dave W on July 16, 2021, 09:30:58 PM
You'll need some assless chaps to complete the look.

Yeah I don't think so

Hot pink Spandex maybe.

Remember the time when you couldn't give away a 70s Fender? A large headstock Strat? I think that 80s guitars may be next. Plus I really want to do a jazz/blues gig with that zebra Aria bass.

This one is affordable at $537 but not garish enough.

morrow · July 17, 2021, 05:32:43 AM

Everybody over a certain age should have some 80's remnants tucked away .
I had a Unicorn come my way last year , slightly worse for the wear but a nice player .
Have yet to find an outfit for it .

Dave W · July 17, 2021, 10:16:10 PM

Quote from: ilan on July 17, 2021, 05:02:35 AM
Yeah I don't think so Hot pink Spandex maybe.

Remember the time when you couldn't give away a 70s Fender? A large headstock Strat? I think that 80s guitars may be next. Plus I really want to do a jazz/blues gig with that zebra Aria bass.

This one is affordable at $537 but not garish enough.

That's a nice finish. Not my kind of body shape though. Reminds me of the time I found a US-made BC Rich Bich that sounded great, at a ridiculously low price. Shop owner talked me out of it, said I'd never dare play it on stage. He was right!

I like the look of large headstock Strats.

Quote from: morrow on July 17, 2021, 05:32:43 AM
Everybody over a certain age should have some 80's remnants tucked away .
I had a Unicorn come my way last year , slightly worse for the wear but a nice player .
Have yet to find an outfit for it .

My sons are old enough to have some 80s remnants tucked away. I'm well past that.

ilan · July 19, 2021, 02:55:45 AM

Quote from: Dave W on July 17, 2021, 10:16:10 PM
That's a nice finish. Not my kind of body shape though

In 1986 I owned an Explorer-shaped Arbor bass that I bought in Philly for $100. Loved the look but the balance on a strap was weird. Maybe it takes getting used to, but I sold it and got back to Fender-shaped basses within 3 months.

This model: