fretslayer Posted January 1, 2014 Posted January 1, 2014 Hi,Before i try to sell it on ebay etc, i propose a beautiful flame maple Califorinan Elite.I've bought it from a HFC member.The guitar is from 95 and it's in very good condition, in person the guitar is amazing.I'm asking 1500 euros + shipping. Feel free to pm me for any question or more pictures.I live in france and i can ship anywhere in Europe, I will make a very solid package so the guitar to travel safely.It comes in a tired looking but solid Hamer case.The reason i'm selling it is because i can't get used to the neck,(too big/fat and for me), and i always end up playing my MIK diablo (with her tooth pick neck) or my 94 Hamer Sutdio.Thx
BlueRedWhite Posted January 1, 2014 Posted January 1, 2014 Oh...oh..oh...oh... and a fat neck...[sigh] good luck on the sale...
atquinn Posted January 1, 2014 Posted January 1, 2014 I had one that looked exactly like that several years back. Maybe the same one? A kick ass guitar!-Austin
DBraz Posted January 1, 2014 Posted January 1, 2014 That is a beauty. And a good price for the spec and condition.
fretslayer Posted January 1, 2014 Author Posted January 1, 2014 Oh...oh..oh...oh... and a fat neck...[sigh] good luck on the sale... Fat neck at least for me (i have short fingers) Thx! That is a beauty. And a good price for the spec and condition. Thank you That is REALLY cool! Yes i think so! I had one that looked exactly like that several years back. Maybe the same one? A kick ass guitar! I think this guitar was owned by several HFC members.
diablo175 Posted January 1, 2014 Posted January 1, 2014 Seeing the word "Cali" is like a Pavlovian bell to me. I cannot help but get excited. Great looking ax! Were I not poised to acquire an LE... GLWTS
mail4kev Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 NICE!I've always wanted a FM cali elite... and this one is just beautiful... tempting...
fretslayer Posted January 3, 2014 Author Posted January 3, 2014 NICE!I've always wanted a FM cali elite... and this one is just beautiful... tempting...yes, the solid flame maple is very nice, and the color is cool imo.
psc3251 Posted January 16, 2014 Posted January 16, 2014 Hi fretslayer,Lovely Cali- is the neck much thicker than your '94 Studio?I could be tempted, but neck profile could be the killer….CheersDave
ZR Posted January 16, 2014 Posted January 16, 2014 Wow!! That is spectacular! A dream guitar for me! But, I don't have that kind of cash. Good luck with the sale! Someone is gonna be happy.
fretslayer Posted January 16, 2014 Author Posted January 16, 2014 Hi fretslayer,Lovely Cali- is the neck much thicker than your '94 Studio?I could be tempted, but neck profile could be the killer….CheersDaveHi Dave,What makes the real difference for me is the width of the fretboard, the Studio have a much narrow fretboard (narrow nut).I prefer narrow necks.The Cali might be a bit thicker also,Anyway i can try to take measurements (1st fret/12th fret thickness ,and the width ) with my calipers.ZR; Yes, i'm aware it's a lot of cash,but i'm not trying to sell it more than i've bought it
Jem Posted January 16, 2014 Posted January 16, 2014 Hi fretslayer,Lovely Cali- is the neck much thicker than your '94 Studio?I could be tempted, but neck profile could be the killer….CheersDaveHi Dave,What makes the real difference for me is the width of the fretboard, the Studio have a much narrow fretboard (narrow nut).I prefer narrow necks.The Cali might be a bit thicker also,Looking at the image of the headstock yours look's like one of the one's where the neck is actually wider than the locknut and I know from experience these feel pretty wide, even compared to a Cali where the locknut is snug to the width of the board. I've had a few, may even still have a couple, and I know I struggled with them especially since I spent the late 80's and all the 90's with a pencil Prototype SS.Funny thing is, I've used my PornPink Nocturne for the past few years and that has an R5 nut (1 3/4" as opposed to a Cali with an R2 1 5/8") and I'd probably now feel quite at home with one of the oversized Cali's now.........I've got Shredmeister to thank for that one !Edit to say: that I'm not trying to upset any sale here, just stating my experience as I've had quite a few, so many I had to start making them !
fretslayer Posted January 17, 2014 Author Posted January 17, 2014 Hi fretslayer,Lovely Cali- is the neck much thicker than your '94 Studio?I could be tempted, but neck profile could be the killer….CheersDaveHi Dave,What makes the real difference for me is the width of the fretboard, the Studio have a much narrow fretboard (narrow nut).I prefer narrow necks.The Cali might be a bit thicker also,Looking at the image of the headstock yours look's like one of the one's where the neck is actually wider than the locknut and I know from experience these feel pretty wide, even compared to a Cali where the locknut is snug to the width of the board. I've had a few, may even still have a couple, and I know I struggled with them especially since I spent the late 80's and all the 90's with a pencil Prototype SS.Funny thing is, I've used my PornPink Nocturne for the past few years and that has an R5 nut (1 3/4" as opposed to a Cali with an R2 1 5/8") and I'd probably now feel quite at home with one of the oversized Cali's now.........I've got Shredmeister to thank for that one !Edit to say: that I'm not trying to upset any sale here, just stating my experience as I've had quite a few, so many I had to start making them ! Yes, you're right the neck is slightly wider than the locknut, but i've seen bigger gap , for example on ESP M-II's.1 3/4 at the nut? i could never get used to it!!I've took time to take measurements with my calipers*Thicknes : 21mm at 1st fret 22,5 mm at 12th fret*Width: 43mm at 1st fret 52mm at 12th fretMy 94 Studio have the same results as for thickness ;21mm at 1st fret and 22,5mm(almost 23mm) at 12th fret. The width is 42mm at 1st fret and 51,5mm at 12th fretAbout the sale, no problem, if it never sale i won't be unhappy to keep this beauty.
DBraz Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 Wow that is a thick neck for a Cali. Mine is the same width at both 1st and 12th frets but 19mm on the 1st and 20.5mm at the 12th.
fretslayer Posted January 17, 2014 Author Posted January 17, 2014 Wow yours have an Ibanez style neck, 19mm at first fret,now it starts to be thin.My 90's korean Diablo is like that but the width is small too, under 42mm at the nut
AusTexCap Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Just checking to see if this is still available. Thanks.
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