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If you thought THAT looked Hameresque...

I bought these but in 9's https://a.co/d/08JnFF5C

Two knobs is interesting

I got 3 sets and 1 cable for $19.99. Gives me a chance to try them. i was needing some 0.010 electric singles for some incomplete sets. Sweetwater only has Stringjoy which says it’s for any guitar. Didn’t find single D’Addario, I normally use XLs. I checked D’Addario and they have plain steel or NYXL high carbon for non-wound. I already ordered the Stringjoy singles, will see how it goes.

I don't know if anyone else has noticed, but the guitar market sucks right now. I bought this guitar for less than two grand. It's killer. I've never had one. It looks like a really killer guitar from Hamer back "in the day"...

Another good one gone too soon. One funny guy.. RIP..

Bought 6 sets and 2 cables for 40 bucks. I love these strings and this is a great deal.

Congrats! From what Ive seen online the cleans are spectacular on the Raleigh. Cool amp. Wouldn’t mind having one myself. Carr has a newer 5-watt “Trail Rider” model (with reverb & attenuator) which looks really cool as well, but it’s 3K.

I'm down to one guitar [ Non Hamer guitar] and 2 amps..............no effects. At age 73 less is more for me. Like Vince Gil said..................you only need one guitar to make music. Actually I believe it was his wife that told him that.

Ha, I used to use that analogy for men in the bars.

I hear horror stories all the time... my point is.. is it worth all the hassle during these times we're in right now?.. or can we wait it out a little bit or find a comparable guitar in the states? Yes, buying a guitar from Japan with a Brazilian rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) fretboard can cause a major hold-up at customs. Brazilian rosewood is listed under CITES Appendix I (the highest level of restriction for endangered species) and has no exemptions for finished musical instruments. Regulatory Risks and Hold-Ups Strict Permits Required: International commercial shipments of Brazilian rosewood require both a CITES export permit from Japan and a CITES import permit from the destination country (such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service). Lacey Act Declarations: Shipments entering the U.S. require a precise declaration of all plant and wood materials; missing or inaccurate paperwork leads to immediate customs detention or seizure. No "General Rosewood" Pass: While standard rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia, etc.) has exemptions for finished instruments, Brazilian rosewood does not and is heavily scrutinized by wildlife inspectors. Best Practices Before Buying Verify Documentation: Ensure the Japanese seller already possesses and provides valid CITES export documentation or proof that the wood was legally certified/registered pre-convention (before June 1992). Expect Delays: Even with correct paperwork, processing through customs agencies adds weeks of inspection time. Never buy an undocumented Brazilian rosewood guitar internationally expecting it to breeze through.

My guitar broke a string, so I bought a new guitar. Someone told me you can just change the string. I wish they’d mentioned that about 48 guitars ago.

I'm not aware of any instance where a guitar has been held up by US Customs (or one of the carriers) due to an undisclosed CITES/Brazilian RW issue. I'm not suggesting that anyone should just ship or receive known Braz across international borders, but whether or not a guitar has it or not is not always 100% clear. It's only if the declared value is over $2,500 that a Lacey Form (declaration of all plant material) is generally asked for. And even then, I've been advised by customs clearing agents to just do the best you can in identifying all the different materials.

My wife used to give me a hard time about it. "Why do you need so many guitars? "Why do you need so many shoes and handbags?" "The shoes and handbags don't cost nearly as much as your guitars!" "Can you sell you shoes and handbags for a profit when you're done with them?" That usually ended the discourse.

I like ice cream, pretty much all flavors. I can't image only eating one flavor for the rest of my life (unless it was orange pineapple - maybe). Teles are orange pineapple to me, but I still enjoy Hamers, Les Pauls, Strats, and even basses lol. of course, if you are lactose-intolerant then this analogy probably doesn't work for you.

Technically, I do believe you are allowed to re-import USA goods and avoid tariffs, at least under older rules. However, good luck getting a Japanese shipper to properly fill out Customs forms so that it gets through without tariffs being applied. Perhaps buying directly from a store gives you better odds. But I would not count on it. I have been able to successfully get FedEx to remove import duties on a US Hamer, but that was years ago and I had been billed for those duties and chose to fight the bill. However, these days, duties/tariffs are paid upfront prior to being released. So now the fight is asking a company to refund tariffs already paid. Again, good luck. If I were buying this guitar (I'm not), I would just factor a 15% tariff (about $260) and, if the price was still acceptable, just plan on paying it. If after the fact, you were able to avoid the tariff or get refunded, good on ya.

47 guitars in a 1 bedroom condo??? Geez Louise, i thought i had too many in a similar living situation. 😳

there's a 347 fs near me locally that will probably go on sale soon

Kinda know what you mean. I have a friend , a 20+ year retired cop. He can be a little pushy at times, not hard sell tho'. I feel like I always have to censor some of the things I want to say so as to not push any buttons. Like I can't totally be myself, unless we're both drinking a little too much, then it gets relaxed.

Now reduced to $899 plus shipping.

Dayummmm, there aren't enough pissing matches/competitions amongst guitar players (not necessarily on here) for ya? Although a collaboration on the SSB might be interesting... 🤔

Please abandon your well-intentioned plans and do red-white-blue instead so we can see whether you or @diablo175 finish first and compare the results! Even better, then get you both playing Jimi star-spangled banner together!

I have noted information that in case it dies or glitches 😀 But seriously, tell him "good job" I really like it! Also I was basically gifted a Bugera V5 a couple of days ago. I realize it may not be comparable to the Carr except that both are small low-watt amps. Had that happened a week earlier I would not have gotten the Carr. To be clear, I'm glad it worked out that way! Studio apt w/thin walls and now THREE tube amps to choose from! 🧠

That guy made his mark on the guitar community for sure. I had one of his camo-painted, blood-splattered superstrats with a Kahler back in the 80s. RIP.

It broke my heart, but I sold my Zandard a few months ago. I've been meaning to make a post about it. I've also sold 4 other guitars from my collection and have 4 on Reverb right now.