burningyen Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 The single-bound one Feynman let go: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feynman Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 There seems to be no limit to my foolishness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 There are a few who could challenge you for that title! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 There are a few who could challenge you for that title!Just a few? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tres Aardvarks Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 It's, basically, a semi-hollow with a solid block down the middle. That disqualifies a significant number of Newports. The wrap-around P-90 combination is tried and true. I don't give a shit about whether it's double bound. I'm really serious about buying one of these. I might pony up a bit more for the right one. For me, it might be Hamer's finest "hour".Forgive my ignorance, but what other Newports have the same construction(semi-hollow with solid block down the middle)? Aren't the Pros the same way(but with a TOM setup)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burningyen Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 No, the regular Newports and the Pros are hollow under the neck pickup: I think the Newports/Pros with maple tops had additional chambering under the bridge and tailpiece: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotherfreak Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 first, posting a pic like this: that's just cruel....... second: to me, this may just be one of the coolest Hamers I have ever seen Day-um :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamerHokie Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Standing offer. Thanks.I would say, "I don't have a Newport P-90, but I have an Artist Korina P-90, which is the same except for, oh, a few details like the body, the top, etc. So will you give me $1250 for that?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorch Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 It's nice, but it doesn't have a Bigsby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shark Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 Okay, I'll pay $2,550! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
django49 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Weakening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomerang~Junkie Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 It's nice, but it doesn't have a Bigsby! I realize they aren't, but Bigsby's remind me of some early industrial manufacturing contrivance once used to punch holes in steel that was converted over later to bend guitar strings. Overbuilt and nostalgic? OK sure, but still way to much metal, mounts and other crap mounted to the front of the guitar to get that accomplished that is largely irreversible from the holes it would leave. Bigsby's are Fugly with a capital "F", they should be called "Fugsby's". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soli'd Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 If I had one, I'd sell it to you and buy an R4.I thought you picked up the blacktop 54 from WW.... Or do you mean another R4? 😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 All you guys should get together and start a band called Feynman's Puppets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shark Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 first, posting a pic like this: that's just cruel....... second: to me, this may just be one of the coolest Hamers I have ever seen Day-um :wub: Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
django49 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 It's nice, but it doesn't have a Bigsby! I realize they aren't, but Bigsby's remind me of some early industrial manufacturing contrivance once used to punch holes in steel that was converted over later to bend guitar strings. Overbuilt and nostalgic? OK sure, but still way to much metal, mounts and other crap mounted to the front of the guitar to get that accomplished that is largely irreversible from the holes it would leave. Bigsby's are Fugly with a capital "F", they should be called "Fugsby's". While I can live with one, on the right guitar, I really do not use one. I was recently tempted to give up my last 335 when I stumbled over a great semi-hollow with solid woods (and really nice looking woods too). Really hard to find guitar too. But I just had to cool myself down because it had a Bigsby......AND it is still listed for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchee Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 It's nice, but it doesn't have a Bigsby Kahler! Fixed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feynman Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 If I had one, I'd sell it to you and buy an R4.I thought you picked up the blacktop 54 from WW.... Or do you mean another R4? Nah, I couldn't do it, but I still have a relatively unhealthy appreciation for those, especially that specific variant.Another bump for The Shark! Help this man out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never2Late Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 It's nice, but it doesn't have a Bigsby! I realize they aren't, but Bigsby's remind me of some early industrial manufacturing contrivance once used to punch holes in steel that was converted over later to bend guitar strings. Overbuilt and nostalgic? OK sure, but still way to much metal, mounts and other crap mounted to the front of the guitar to get that accomplished that is largely irreversible from the holes it would leave. Bigsby's are Fugly with a capital "F", they should be called "Fugsby's". Considering the MASSIVE damage done to fine guitar tops to install a Floyd/Kahler system, a Bigsby is much more elegant by comparison and easier to 'repair', post-removal. I'm curious if anyone could comment regarding the tuning stability and overall function of modern Bigsbys versus older versions, as I've never spent quality time with one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomerang~Junkie Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Noted and agree on the install and mods required comparatively, but "elegant", uh . . . NO. Now, in a medieval catapult sort of way - possibly? Hell it may keep a dead-balls on, perfect tune and functionality through a tornado, a solid tour of EVH dove bombs and jumps and being dropped down a flight of steps by a stoned roadie (without a case) . . . . . . . . but they're still F U G L Y. Wait a new thread idea: "The Double Fugly Thread", Heritage guitars with Bigsby's! (Sorry Thorn - I couldn't resist) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veatch Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Bump to get us back to an honest man's quest. I am nowhere near ready to even consider selling mine (may never), but i'm keeping my eyes open for one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geowolves Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 As a new owner of a Newport with a Bigsby I love both the guitar and the Bigsby and I was hesitant to buying because of the Bigsby but the positive feedback on Newports and the Bigsby along with the buy it now price on eBay was enough to sway me. That being said I don't see me buying a roller bridge. I bought nutsauce which I still have not used. I bought flat wounds which are still in the package and no issues so far. I have like 10 pairs of needle nose pliers so I think I can bend the strings when putting a new set of strings on so that won't be an issue. So I don't have a problem with a Bigsby and what I have read Hamer modified the Bigsby for their guitars. Like I posted earlier on my review of my Newport if I never use the Bigsby again my opinion is it looks cool as hell! Staying in tune definitely does not hurt. I worked in a machine shop out of High School so I guess the industrial press look of the Bigsby reminds me of my machine shop days. Now I work in wastewater treatment so a punch press may not seem favorable to other peoples opinions I see other people's crap flowing through where I work. All being said acquiring a Hamer Newport regardless of the model is a can't go wrong acquisition Bigsby or not! Awesome Guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shark Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 Okay, how about a little more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shark Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 The search is over. It's fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordsoftheJungle Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 The search is over. It's fantastic! Pics or it didn't happen,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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