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The headstock shape and the paint job are the selling points, but the condition does not seem to have factored in. How many USA flag finishes were done on Blitz guitars or basses? Someone I knew got a Blitz bass with that finish in the 80's. They do not show up as often as black and white graphic finishes.

I'm guessing the neck won't be the epiphany that my first Charvel was (John Nelson of the Eddie Money Band's quilted model he played on the MTV video from the Kabuki Theater, when Eddie came back from his drug and alcohol addiction). John and I are friends to this day. An unfinished neck was just fantastic. Our own HamStd Peter had it pass through his hands after me. Less wood touching my hand seems to make sense. I agree that I should look for a used one. It reminds me of the first time I bought a Washburn Nuno mahogany model. Just a fantastic guitar, but I sold it. Bought two more and neither one were near as good as the early first year one. My recent Shea purchases have me hunting in the weeds for really good guitars. I wish Mike was still taking orders. I understand the myriad reasons he's not. Grez seems a lot like Shea. Less than three months for a killer guitar that might cost a good bit more to buy in the future. And God bless these guys. They are sticking their neck's out. Sorry to hear about your thumb. A thinner neck is, most definitely, better for that lack of strength. My father always said, "Getting old sucks". Don't know your age, but we don't heal better tomorrow than we did today. DR

yeah... saves a lot on the dry cleaning bill....

Just to follow up on this, apparently a scam as I never received a tracking number nor any communication after payment here or in PP. Just disputed the charge.

I might be risking getting tossed from the group, but I will admit that I have never paid $4k for a guitar. Also never bought one with a headstock repair. So I decided today was not the day to do both, but I would have been much more tempted had either one of those things, the price and/and the headstock, been closer to my comfort zone.

So, Dave Hlubek did not have the only factory Confederate battle flag finish! Wow!!! The price was too high, but that Blitz is rare!

Agreed. That look says "Peavey" to me.

After I had texted with him a bit about the details earlier, the dealer had the courtesy to let me know that it had been sold. No additional info.

Jury is still out. Not sure the neck is a total game changer. But that is based on limited hours. It DOES seem to be a bit easier to move about. BUT, I suppose some of that is that it is a "faster" neck (meaning thinner) than I usually prefer. Also, I have not changed strings yet........It does feel a bit too slinky. Probably 9s on the LP scale length. Best thing (IF you can find one near you) would be to test drive one. My thumb seems to be weaker (injury) than it used to be, so maybe this will end up being more comfortable. FWIW, I also got inundated (like daily) with offers. I did have a specific model I was looking for, based upon their demos. However they never had one exactly configured that way on their site. Trying to spec one out on their site for a build order did not seem to get me there. And when I "chatted" on line about that, they never seemed to answer my question. So I did not pursue a direct purchase. A used one popped up. Not the "ideal" one I wanted. But good enough to take a risk, at barely a third of what the "ideal" tricked out one would have likely cost. So, hard to complain. But maybe I just got someone on the other end of a chat that was just not getting it......

Well, I know I still have 4k....

Well, if you're in the know. 😎

The all-black is cool, but this hunk of body wood would have looked much better painted.

Wow, this sold for $4k?! 🤯

And sold. Nothing to see here (anymore).

Apologies as I'm likely trafficking in hearsay but a social media or forum post in reply to someone asking about who's making a close approximation of a Hamer these days had that in it. Basically saying that Mike's got a handful of orders to fill and then he's hanging up his tool belt.

I've been bombarded on Facebook by Dean's new company. I'm curious. Do you have the "neck"? What are your thoughts?

My local dealer has this available: 1984 Blitz, "very obviously custom ordered and is all original, including the factory Kahler tremolo." Also "It's a great playing and sounding guitar that shows HEAVY wear and a pretty gnarly headstock repair that is stable but that we have not attempted to clean up. Original case is present and intact, but has seen better days." His price is $4,000. Some of his regular online advertising outlets won't let him advertise this one, which is why I don't have a link for you. His Facebook post is already filling up with the sort of commentary that isn't permitted on our fine well-administered website. I can put well-established members in touch if you message me. I also have a few more photos that give more detail on the wear and tear. I've bought from and sold to him and wouldn't hesitate to do so again, if he has what I want at a price I can handle.

I have mentioned before Barry at Grez Guitars in California.....Assuming the things he builds are in your style. When it became apparent I would not be able to score that second (or third) Shishkov, I got a couple that I think are pretty damn good consolation prizes. And a very quick turnaround (8 weeks or so) on custom orders. This other one may well draw some flak, but I recently stumbled onto a used LA Voce by Dean Zelinsky. Bends (if not breaks) some rules, with a few secrets under the hood, but I am impressed. Played it with some other folks for a couple hours Saturday and it went over well. Covers a lotta the same territory as my Shishkov (Or for that matter my Parker Mojo Fly). No, not as good, but I do like it.

Sorry, but I ain't getting rid of my ash partscasters fer nobody.

I couldn't hear a difference, but it is youtube. I bet if feels different under the fingers. I have a pine tele I need to put together. I think my other one is alder. They will sound different because of the different pickups etc but one may be more resonant than the other or just make me play differently.

Message sent on #2 set!

Is this speculation RE Mike, don’t recall any announcement…. Not too many guitars recently finished arniez

Buy them and put them in a drawer like I do.

FIFY! My opinion, of course, but not being a fan of high output pickups, these are exactly the right amount of more. I've been trying to come up with some excuse - something to put these in - but so far I've got nothing. There is another one of these I've been watching forever on Reverb. He's down to $200 - for one pickup (started at $250)!

Cleaning out the parts boxes. Have gathered too many pickup over the years. Hamer pickup Set #1 : 1980’s era Hamer Guitars USA, made by DiMarzio for Hamer. They have been referred to as Hamer Slammer pickups and were stock in guitars built in the 80’s by Hamer. These are a medium output. Bridge measures 10.4 ohm with approx. 6” of lead, neck measure 10.2 ohm with approximately 10” of lead. Both are two wire leads, two wires plus ground and can be wired to have the out of phase sound in the middle position. They have been tested and work. double black bobbins. HFC Price $163 shipped lower 48 USA SOLD!!! Hamer Pickup Set #2: 1980’s Hamer USA / DiMarzio humbucker set. These pickups were made by DiMarzio for Hamer USA guitars in the 1980’s. This is one of the medium output sets. one pickup measure 10.4 ohm and the other 10.5 ohm. Both leads are approximately 9.5 inch long. Two wire hookup (two wire plus ground) can be wired to have out of phase sound in the middle position. Both pickup functions. Please feel free to ask questions. This is set #2 of two I have for sale. double black bobbins. HFC Price SOLD Gibson 57' Classic Humbuckers: one pair of Gibson 57’ classic humbuckers. These were removed from a 2006 Gibson. Both pickups function fine. Neck has approximately 10” of lead, bridge has approximately 8” of lead. Two wire braded leads. Chrome cover $163 shipped LOWER 48 USA. Dimarzio AT-1 Andy Timmons Model: Used DiMarzio Andy Timmons AT-1 pickup F spaced, double cream bobbins. approx. 8” of lead, 4 wire hook up. Works fine. Model DP224F. $63 shipped lower 48 USA. Not looking for any trades.