New Musical Express
New Musical Express
New Musical Express was a weekly music and entertainment magazine that was published in the UK. It was the first British paper to print a singles chart. The magazine operated from 1952 until early March, 2018 at which time the printed magazine was discontinued in favor of an online version.
Hamer Quad 12-string bass.
The January 6, 1979 issue includes the British tour schedule for Cheap Trick accompanied by a photo of the Hamer Quad 12-string bass.
NME April 8, 1978 Issue
The Hamer Quad 12-string bass is mentioned and pictured, along with a mention of the prototype Hamer 10-string bass.
“Cheap Trick’s token hippie” indeed! Hamer Quad 12-string bass.
Another photo of Cheap Trick from the article in New Musical Express, April 8, 1978 issue.