Here it is: the one, the beast, the Black Knight, Hamer's mighty B12-L. This bass, at least in our minds set the standard when it comes to long scaled 12- string basses and this particular instrument does not disappoint. The twin EMG pickups are literally thunderous and the bass as a whole is a true 12- banger's dream. Let's say you play in a band and your rhythm guitarist is your worst nightmare. He brings his girlfriend to practice and of course, in the spirit of Yoko Ono, she sits on the band's amps. Next thing you know, she has an opinion about the songs you're writing and what you should wear onstage. Then, as the ultimate act of treason and insult, she suggests that you change the name of the band to "XXXXX XXXX, featuring (insert her boyfriends name here)". Screw that! You're the bass player and it's both your right and responsibility to put an end to the madness, so what you do is, line up a pair of 8x10 cabs and 2 old SVT heads in front of the practice room door. Split your signal into two mono channels with both heads running as hot as two pistols in a pawn shop. Strap this bass on and when the beloved couple comes strolling into the next practice (late, as usual because they've been staring into each others eyes and cooing about how much they're in love), lay a 120 db, twin SVT signal of death into their faces by seriously plowing into Black Sabbath's aptly titled "Fairies Wear Boots". I guarantee that the triple tones generated by this 12- string beast will cause them both to instantly melt into two piled of quivering jello. When that's all done, scoop the remains into the parking lot and set them on fire. As a matter of fact, roast a couple of marshmallows while you're at it and then return to the band room as a triumphant and newly- inspired 3- piece. Trust me, there will be one less guy to argue with and the beer tab at your next gig will be smaller (because the guy not only drank too much at shows, but put his girlfriend's crappy, girly drinks on the band's tab). Case closed and now you're on your way to fame and fortune. The low end of your band now sounds like a friggin' freight train and the drummer is happy because he gets to double bass more to fill up the sound. At least, this is the way it worked for me...