Author Topic: Hamer Sunburst Archtop Custom With Pics!! (Read 6278 times)

samoth2 · « **on:** October 02, 2007, 04:36:08 PM »

I have the chance to buy one from 1991, relatively cheap around £420.

Does anybody have any experience with those?

Here you go
:)

Philly Q · « **Reply #1 on:** October 02, 2007, 05:00:33 PM »

I had an Artist, which is pretty similar but with a chambered body. And I've had several other Hamers over the years.

Beautiful workmanship and top-quality parts and timbers, but Hamer necks are always too skinny for my taste (which is the main reason I ended up selling most of mine).

If you like the feel of the guitar and it's in good condition, £420 is a steal.

samoth2 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 02, 2007, 05:09:11 PM »

I don't have big hands so skinny neck is a good thing.
I was otherwise going to buy a Tokai Les Paul but this one is the same price. So I hope he's near enough for me to try it.

And it would be nice to get a guitar with a more classical look to, my Ibanez just doesn't look right playing bluesy stuff :lol:

Philly Q · « **Reply #3 on:** October 02, 2007, 11:54:14 PM »

Actually, if you're used to Ibanez necks the Hamer might feel a bit chunky! :lol: But I think the early 90s ones were pretty slimline.

hunter · « **Reply #4 on:** October 03, 2007, 06:09:18 AM »

I have a flattop with FR. Agree on the skinny neck, but after being used to it's actually great, very easy to wank on those bass strings in the upper frets.

samoth2 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 03, 2007, 07:01:56 AM »

I wouldn't mind something a bit bigger than my Wizard neck, but I'll order it today, my only second electric ever
:)

blue · « **Reply #6 on:** October 03, 2007, 11:20:52 AM »

if it's a U.S. model, then £420 seems like an absolute bargain! assuming it's in decent shape of course. be sure to let us all know how you get on with it, and here's hoping you've got a good one

samoth2 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 08, 2007, 03:44:35 PM »

Today when I got home from school the guitar had arrived.

And holy s**t it's beautiful, and it's in good condition considering that it's 16 years old. There are only a few dings in the clear coat here and there. The only thing that looks 16 years old is the hardcase.

I haven't been able to play it a lot, since I have a Physics Report to finish. But it feels great, obviously very different from my Ibanez, but I like it.

Don't know what to do with pickups yet. I'm thinking of taking the RY's from my Ibby and putting them in there, but i would really love zebra instead of black.

I'll post pics when I come near a camera.

PhilKing · « **Reply #8 on:** October 08, 2007, 07:07:41 PM »

I have Abraxas' in my Hamer Sunburst (it's a 79), and they sound great. Ry's will sound good too I'm sure. The real big difference you will notice is the weight!!

samoth2 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 08, 2007, 07:14:46 PM »

Yeah, it's very heavy.

But I think I'll just go for the RY's and get something a bit heavier for my ibanez.

But I already love it :)

Philly Q · « **Reply #10 on:** October 08, 2007, 09:46:56 PM »

I need pics!

samoth2 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 09, 2007, 07:25:48 AM »

Quote from: Philly Q

I need pics!

Sorry Philly, but all the spare time I had yesterday I was playing it.

And I think I'll have a really hard time capturing the flames, but I'll try to take some today. :)

noodleplugerine · « **Reply #12 on:** October 09, 2007, 04:31:07 PM »

I demands pics too!

samoth2 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 09, 2007, 04:34:00 PM »

I took some today, but I can't find the cable to get the pictures from the camera.

Sorry :oops: :oops:

samoth2 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 11, 2007, 03:07:37 PM »

Pics in the first post :D