srvwannab Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 I picked up a Newport... and, I'm kind of confused. It has a few things that are different from the other Newports I own and I'm trying to figure out if the guitar isn't what I think it is. I'm pretty new to Newports, so... my concerns could be a non-event... Here goes... First, it is finished in Orange Sparkle which looks exactly like another Newport I have that is the same color. The seller included the Phat Cats that were obviously removed from the guitar- (FYI-there was a PSA regarding the guitar in the sale section) . The seller had replaced the Phat Cats with a Duncan 59/JB combo. Clearly a USA Hamer case... Here's where it gets weird. There is no "USA" stamped beneath the serial number and their is no Hamer imprint visible through the F hole. I took the strings off to clean the guitar. Here are some pics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 That's all actually par for the course for one from 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srvwannab Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 Just now, cmatthes said: That's all actually par for the course for one from 1999. Thank you! I really appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 One of the finest Hamers I've ever played was an early Newport, just like that - but WITH the PhatCats installed. Keeps me up at night sometimes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorch Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 6 hours ago, cmatthes said: One of the finest Hamers I've ever played was an early Newport, just like that - but WITH the PhatCats installed. Keeps me up at night sometimes... Obviously there is a reason men sleep has interruptions here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 9 hours ago, gtrdaddy said: I was just going to say the same. I've had a couple of '99s that didn't have USA stamped into them. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixesandsevens Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 11 hours ago, cmatthes said: One of the finest Hamers I've ever played was an early Newport, just like that - but WITH the PhatCats installed. Keeps me up at night sometimes... Nocturnal Reminisces? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotherfreak Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 BEST GUITAR EVAH!!!!! I have a '99 Just like that, but it is stamped inside maybe mine was "late" '99 Enjoy that beasty, it has my absolute favorite neck on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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