texwest Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 http://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Hamer/MONACO-ELITE-Solid-Body-Electric-Guitar Just looked at and played this guitar at GC Peoria. It was mentioned in a previous thread. But there were no pics of it. So here's some pics. The sales guy said that it was a one off for a NAMM show. My first reaction to it was that it was pretty light for a Monaco. I would estimate that it was between 8 and 8 1/2 pounds. The Metallic Orange looks pretty cool. It's not Mint. The top is in near perfect shape. The back has a few scratches and a couple very small dings but nothing noteworthy. The headstock and truss rod cover has a bunch of small scratches all over it. It's very odd like pick scratches all over it. But it looked to me like they could be buffed out pretty easily if you wanted. I'm not interested because I'm not into the neck shape or Bigsby's but thought you guys might be interested. The neck was pretty standard Hamer width but was a little deeper than my Newport. All in all looked pretty good except the odd headstock wear. By the way no affiliation to GC . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texwest Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 A pic of the headstock scratches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burningyen Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I vaguely recall one of these being called Copper Metallic when it was in stock at Willcutt’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texwest Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 7 minutes ago, burningyen said: I vaguely recall one of these being called Copper Metallic when it was in stock at Willcutt’s. I think that is a good description of the color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeboy Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 It is the right color.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 On 29/09/2017 at 1:08 PM, burningyen said: I vaguely recall one of these being called Copper Metallic when it was in stock at Willcutt’s. Yep - here it is. 655107 Edit: dug up some more. From memory (and the look of it) the fingerboard is Brazilain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texwest Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 3 hours ago, Sam said: Yep - here it is. 655107 Edit: dug up some more. From memory (and the look of it) the fingerboard is Brazilain. Yes I confirmed the serial number from my pics. That is it. I'll have to go back next week when I'm in Peoria and confirm the brazilian board. I usually spot that but maybe I missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 44 minutes ago, texwest said: Yes I confirmed the serial number from my pics. That is it. I'll have to go back next week when I'm in Peoria and confirm the brazilian board. I usually spot that but maybe I missed it. Do they have the cert? At that weight (with Bigsby) wonder if it's chambered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texwest Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 Played it again last night and had a more favorable disposition towards it. I played it with those crappy GC picks last week and I just couldn't get into, but last night had my fender mediums and heavys and it sounded alot better to me. Maybe it was my mood too. LOL The certificate says it's brazilian. I've had 3 guitars with brazilian and it's not a real obvious difference in look from Indian. All my previous impressions are still accurate. It's weight seems light and it has those light scratches all over the headstock but in most ways doesn't seem to have been played much. I picked up a les paul right next to it and the monaco was lighter, easier to play and definitely sounded better. So it killed that les paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
django49 Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 I am a sucker for goldtops. The copper looks even better. If I was in my past buying mood (and the price was lower and I did not already have 2 Bigsby equipped Hamers in the stash) I might start to get heated up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhuber Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Yes, I too am glad the price is where it is. I don't know "The Shark" but this could be his next guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromium Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Hot damn! Love that copper top... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 I stopped by Wikcutt's yesterday. They have exactly one Hamer left if the dozens they had when the doors closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texwest Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 40 minutes ago, cmatthes said: I stopped by Wikcutt's yesterday. They have exactly one Hamer left if the dozens they had when the doors closed. You think that Roxy Music place has the biggest stock of NOS Hamers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 42 minutes ago, texwest said: You think that Roxy Music place has the biggest stock of NOS Hamers? They certainly have the most way overpriced! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorch Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 If it's a Monaco Monaco without the f-holes, it would be a one-off. I'd say the price is high, but not overpriced. We have seen bigger excesses on pricing lately. And it's a much better color than a gold top IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 2 hours ago, gtrdaddy said: I really don't think the price is high at all. It's the only one Elite I've ever seen in that color, plus... the Bigsby. I'd say it's a bargain. And its a Namm Guitar. If we weren't such cheap guitarist, they may still be in business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 On 09/10/2017 at 1:56 AM, bubs_42 said: And its a Namm Guitar. If we weren't such cheap guitarist, they may still be in business. Brazilian, NAMM and a one off custom colour. It's a steal - and if I could safely get it to Oz it'd be mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Sam said: Brazilian, NAMM and a one off custom colour. It's a steal - and if I could safely get it to Oz it'd be mine. Hard as hell getting it to OZ anyway. Last time I tried to get one in I had to send it in pieces. I am willing to saw it in half, if you really want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citrus Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Someone got it. No longer available, thank goodness. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorch Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 So, pants down! Who’s it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texwest Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 Enquiring minds what to know!! Who is the proud owner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Just noticed this has the Newport, Bigsby-helper, "Aluma-shim." Gaw-DANG, dem Hamer boys thot'a a EVERthin'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 On 10/10/2017 at 11:41 AM, bubs_42 said: Hard as hell getting it to OZ anyway. Last time I tried to get one in I had to send it in pieces. Oddly enough, this very guitar came to Oz ("mint") nearly ten years back, yet made it home to the states. I enquired at the time, tho they wouldn't drop below $6000 AUD. Hope someone here snagged it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 11 hours ago, Sam said: Oddly enough, this very guitar came to Oz ("mint") nearly ten years back, yet made it home to the states. I enquired at the time, tho they wouldn't drop below $6000 AUD. Hope someone here snagged it! Sadly, when the Aussie Market crashed before everyone elses. You could get a brand new Standard Custom, Custom Ordered in Tort with and ebony board for $1900 Shipped to your door around that time. Jacksons had some great Hamers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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