Judas Priest Hamers Options

[Disturber]

They played here this Saturday.
I didn't go as I saw them in
1986 or so, and have not really
listened to them since then.

But a friend who was there
thought they played such
strange guitars. I told
him they where probably
Hamer's.

I can never remember who
is KK and who is Glen
but is the V guitar in
this video a Hamer?

http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/judas_priest/artist.jhtml
Scroll down a bit and click on the video link.

[formula73]

KK's the short dude with the frizzy blond hair. I'm not sure if anyone's figured it out, but last I heard, nobody's been able to figure out exactly who made that V. I do have to say, however, that you're on my shite list for seeing them live when I still haven't.

[Hamer95USA]

Hey formula 73,

KK Downing is currently using ESP guitars. I belive it's the Kerry King model made to his specifications. They're shaped like a Gibson Flying V that he's been known for playing onstage. The Hamer guitars that KK used onstage for the past world tours has been retired. I still see Glenn using his Hamer Phantom GT and custom GT models onstage still. Glenn Tipton and KK Downing requested new guitars from Hamer and were turned down, hence their ESP guitars showing up onstage.

Guitar George

[quik]

Wow, that's a shame that they've switched from Hamers. A friend of mine had the KK Downing Hamer V years ago, and it was a very nice instrument.

[cmatthes]

GG:

Sorry, but your info is a little off - KK is using a custom Vector with a Floyd and GT is using more of his sig models. Hamer built these for them in the last year or so. they approached Hamer and Hamer came through - I've seen the pics!

BTMN has some recent tour shots and Phantom GT from the board here could get you the specifics.

[wyldbil]

KK's the short dude with the frizzy blond hair. I'm not sure if anyone's figured it out, but last I heard, nobody's been able to figure out exactly who made that V. I do have to say, however, that you're on my shite list for seeing them live when I still haven't.

You'll REALLY hate me, Brandon! I saw them in '79 before they broke big. They opened for KI$$ and totally mopped up the stage with them.

http://rosenauer.dk/photography.php?galler...age=1&filters=t
Check out these pics. KK may be an infidel, but Glenn is still flying the Hamer flag high. Priest Lives!

This post has been edited by wyldbil: Feb 28 2005, 02:47 PM

[Buck Dharma]

When they used to be good they played Gibsons. I have the US festival from 1983 and they both are playing Gibsons.

[formula73]

KK's the short dude with the frizzy blond hair. I'm not sure if anyone's figured it out, but last I heard, nobody's been able to figure out exactly who made that V. I do have to say, however, that you're on my shite list for seeing them live when I still haven't.

You'll REALLY hate me, Brandon! I saw them in '79 before they broke big. They opened for KI$$ and totally mopped up the stage with them.

http://rosenauer.dk/photography.php?galler...age=1&filters=t
Check out these pics. KK may be an infidel, but Glenn is still flying the Hamer flag high. Priest Lives!

I goddamn hate you! Mopped the floor with KISS? I can only imagine! I hear they mopped the floor with EVERYBODY at Ozzfest last year.

Hey since KK jumped ship, wanna sell me your (suddenly uncool) Vector? Please?! A Floyd on my little japanese V is cool, but man do I miss my KK(s). I'll even leave the Wyldbil sticker on it! Come on dude!!!!!

Edited for spelling. Dammit.

This post has been edited by formula73: Feb 28 2005, 04:26 PM

[formula73]

When they used to be good they played Gibsons. I have the US festival from 1983 and they both are playing Gibsons.

...and the only time I personally think they were NOT good was that Demolition crap. I actually bought that piece of shit.

[wyldbil]

In 1976 Bob Seger didn't "beat" KI$$. Seger got "booed" in my town because the crowd was there for KI$$. KI$$ have generally had weak opening acts intentionally to protect themselves from looking bad. I guess Priest was an exception.

BTW- What's wrong with pop? I am pretty much a metalhead, but still enjoy some "poppy" stuff including Cheap Trick, early KI$$, early Beatles and anyone ever heard of The Rubinoos? I LOVE those guys!

[Buck Dharma]

Nothing is wrong with pop. I just honestly don't remember anyone liking Kiss other than twelve year olds. It's just the way I remembered it and probably where I lived and the people I grew up with. I remember everyone listening to the Doors, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Zepp, ACDC, Floyd. So many great bands I don't ever remember anyone liking Kiss or Cheap Trick. I'm not saying they are bad bands and if you like them great nothing wrong with that. I just think allot of younger people think Kiss was some kind of great band the first time around and I don't remember it that way. Great Marketing is more like it.

[formula73]

Is this what leads to a 'flame war' or is this just a simple arguement? Can't we all be friends? Kiss is adolescent male teen rock but I like 'em anyway. Who's with me?

This post has been edited by formula73: Feb 28 2005, 06:04 PM

[metalinmyblood]

Hey formula 73,

KK Downing is currently using ESP guitars. I belive it's the Kerry King model made to his specifications. They're shaped like a Gibson Flying V that he's been known for playing onstage. The Hamer guitars that KK used onstage for the past world tours has been retired. I still see Glenn using his Hamer Phantom GT and custom GT models onstage still. Glenn Tipton and KK Downing requested new guitars from Hamer and were turned down, hence their ESP guitars showing up onstage.

Guitar George

hello I was wondering where I can find a Glenn tipton Hamer custom the radical shaped one(Phantom Gt) I assume well if you know where I can find one please reply thanks you

-Michael

[cmatthes]

hello I was wondering where I can find a Glenn tipton Hamer custom the radical shaped one(Phantom Gt) I assume well if you know where I can find one please reply thanks you

-Michael

The Phantom GTs are fairly rare, but do turn up every now and then - here's a shot of a few below:


The bizarre Hamer below is NOT a Phantom GT, and none were made for anybody else but Glenn (Hamer GT Custom) starting in 1986 or so (Turbo tour) - you just won't find one of these:

[BubbaVO]

When they used to be good they played Gibsons. I have the US festival from 1983 and they both are playing Gibsons.

...and the only time I personally think they were NOT good was that Demolition crap. I actually bought that piece of shit.

That album was weak. But the tour with Ripper Owens was awesome. The boy could sing. And the rest of the guys were there to show that the band was more than just Rob.

I've seen them 3 times - 2 huge stadium shows and a smaller venue. I liked the smaller venue best. If you get a chance to see them, go.