Bondy76 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Hi guys, my wife bought me this guitar last year just trying to find a little bit about it. i believe it’s a Chaparral custom? Anyone know what year nd if it’s the original paint? I think it’s a 1989 serial is 922659 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadroller Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Your wife snagged you a fine Hamer; to find that as a lefty... excellent! Welcome! I believe it's a Chap, but true expertise will be along soon enough to fully identify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biz Prof Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 1989 Chaparral Custom. I'm pretty sure that's a refin, as most of the Chaps with white finishes from that era have yellowed, regardless of their condition. Yours looks "ultra" white, as they sometimes say in the paint business. The clearcoated neck is a strong hint that it's been refinished, as well. Get some new pickups in those single coil slots and enjoy it. And welcome to the fold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjamiam Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Welcome to the HFC! Hamers are pack animals, and really not happy without two or three fellow Hamers to keep them company. Tell your wife she made a nice start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Yep - it's definitely a refin, but a really cool guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondy76 Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 Thanks guys thought it was a refin. Ordered some new pickups. Might get it resprayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondy76 Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 Anyone know what original stock colours were? I’m thinking about black with pink flecks on a reallys vibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Play it a while before spending money on a refinish. You may end up passing this one along. When you know it is a keeper, as in not within two weeks, then start pricing a top notch refin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondy76 Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 Had it 1 year not getting rid as it was a present. Plus it’s bloody awesome lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 OK. It is time to get the finish you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkavenger Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 My Chap custom is basic black and looks awesome. That white looks just fine though ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biz Prof Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Some of the factory finishes I have seen: Black White Ice Pearl Candy Red Sea Foam Green Yellow Pearl Some custom orders were finihed in snakeskin, dragon skin, etc. for a considerable upcharge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondy76 Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 Thanks guys I’m thinking yellow, with pink and black pups. A friend of mine has a snakeskin one. Looks awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Yellow was my first thought - either Yellow Pearl (which was an original Hamer finish at the time) or a nice, '80s-approved Porsche or Graffitti Yellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondy76 Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 I will look into those colours. Won’t be getting it done till after Xmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never2Late Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 I dunno - I dig bright-white. Unless you can source a new Stadium logo, you'll want to leave the headstock alone.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeker Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Calling Mt. Stike to the courtesy phone . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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