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Update from nearly one year ago. I am still working on playing more than my Tele on gigs. A bit tough since I've have a variety of sounds dialed in. Played the Les Paul the last set last weekend, always fun. Last night, played the Studio Custom the last set which is the first time out since RS Guitarworks worked on the frets/setup and adjusted the pickups. Wow, it really screamed! The lead tones on La Grange were inspiring. I had to turn down a couple of gains since the pickups are hotter than than the Tele - another challenge to swapping guitars but that can be managed with a little work. In addition to the crew at RS, props to @JGravelin for the pickups in the Hamer and Les Paul.

It took a while to find one of the HH models, but it was worth the wait. Not that I needed to do it, but then a version of the Andy Wood in SS format (Iron Man colors!) was offered to me at a major discount (unusual by a dealer of new Suhrs) and I said yes. Arrived a few days ago. Not unhappy. I do like the HH version more. With 5 way and push/pull, it can pretty much work the tones of a Tele, Strat and LP (or HB equipped Tele). Either it or the earlier 3 pickup S type MAY supplant my long time (14 years now) numero uno Dolphin. But then the Shishkov with all that and piezo.....🤔

The Les Paul’s bottom end is fuller, with or without an amp. Similar in other ways like hum buckets and overall sound. With overdrive/distortion and tweaking amp tone controls, you couldn’t tell a difference between the Studio Custom and the Les Paul in a listening test. The fit of the guitar on your body, location of controls are the most different.

That top is mental. Oof.

Sold, but I was very tempted 🫤

He's doing something right. I keep him as a favorite. Some cool guitars pass through his hands. Lots of my friends have "stability" problems.

Damn! I've been Blitz'ed !!!!!

My brother's band just released their latest music video, and I thought you guys might enjoy. No Hamer content here, but my bro plays a pretty tasty solo on this one. ...However, there IS some Hamer content in the acoustic version they did of the first single "Goin' Crazy;" the bass player is playing my brother's fretless cruisebass (i think?)

https://reverb.com/item/96935562-hamer-studio-archtop-don-t-wanna-hear-about-it-1993 Hamer Studio Archtop. Don’t wanna hear about it. 1993 How’s that? You suffer from déjà vu and amnesia? You’re sorry? Save it. You couldn’t resist, could you? It was the early 2000s—you with your unnecessarily large diamond earring and that emo haircut, looking like John Rzeznik from the Goo Goo Dolls. This is when you carelessly traded me for a red 1964 Res-O-Glass Airline, and in return, you ponied up the $400.00 boot. Why? Well, because a seven-nation army couldn’t hold you back. Life indeed is the sum of our choices. Where is the Airline now? Speak up. I thought so. And how’s that, Jack? “And I’m talkin’ to myself at night because I can’t forget. Back and forth through my mind, behind a cigarette.” Yes, you’re talking to yourself, alright, and meanwhile I was sitting on the rack at Sam’s Discount Guitars & Record Emporium. Sometimes wanting is better than having—a lesson you still bear to this day. OK, OK, stop sniffling. Here I am again, and so is your chance to make things whole with the universe. Besides, what did you ever see in that other guitar? Please. As for me? Do you recall the richness of my Honduras mahogany body, with sustain for days? How about these impressive Maricella Juarez wound Duncan 59, P.A.F. and JB that throw fire in the face of the unsuspecting? Remember this two-piece flamed top bound in ivory trim? Nice, right? How about my precision tuning, brought to you by Schaller? Frets? Just as you left me. Truss rod? Functions as intended. Original case? No doubt. Setup? As usual. Condition? Stunning. In closing, sometimes wanting is better than having—and sometimes not. Stop feeling like the damned looking at paradise. It’s right here. Just remember: you can’t go back and make a brand-new start, but you can start from now and make a brand-new ending. What’s the alternative? Oh, I know. “Don’t wanna hear about it. Every single one’s got a story to tell. Everyone knows about it, From the Queen of England to the Hounds of Hell.” Save it for the football game already.

The Bottle! (RIP)

I LOVE orange guitars . But 10k…NFW. But then again, they aren’t making any more are they??? So glad 0006 scratches that itch.

Reminds me of an old girlfriend: bluMe Pro

I laugh in your general direction.

^^^100%. Goes right along with them damn kids listening to everything on shitty phone speakers instead of a good and proper stereo. No wonder they like the shit that passes for music nowadays - they've never heard GOOD music done right.

Collins used the whammy bar a lot, especially live. Ed King did as well on his Strat.

He added it in the 70s, and although a rare guitar, it wasn't worth nearly as much "$3-5K" as it is now... and he played the hell out of it "as a tool" not a collectors piece

... at least at my home: Recently I discovered this beautiful neon sign (not LED!). I suspect that it is from the 80s or 90s. I even had to buy a step-down transformer to be able to use it. Amazing that it survived all these years unharmed. With more than 40 Hamer guitars in my collection, it seemed to me to be the cherry on top. I hope you like it too.

I've been using a Player Tele almost exclusively for gigs the past few years. Covers all the styles from country to pop to rock and you don't have to worry about dings and wear. Don't have to hassle switching guitars in the middle of a set. Last night I took my 2002 Studio Custom and played it the last set. Maybe not as good for country tones but still very good. There were several highlights that will make me take it out more often. The appearance is fantastic. The vintage natural flame top looked great under the light, much more dynamic than at home. Last song was a rock inspired House of the Rising Sun jam. The woody tone from the neck pickup was great for the first lead, not available on a standard Tele. Second lead was on the bridge pickup with a wah, that tone really stood out. Pickups are @JGravelin Ultimates with UOA5 magnets and slight tweaks, most excellent. I'm at the point where I feel guilty having nice guitars and not playing them. Not worried about honest light wear from playing. The more you play them the better they sound and play, I'll still use the Tele most due to the song mix of the band. The Hamer and Les Paul will be getting more playing time.

For the record, can’t see the SHARK SUHR on phone but can see the gear pics in the replies. Unable to insert pics from my iPhone. Edit: Can't see SHARK SUHR pics on computer browser either. CAN add pics though.

Off topic but definitely something FUBAR about the new host's photo situation on this end. I cannot post photos unless I copy and paste into an edit and I cannot see nor open Shark's pics of his new Suhr. Bollocks!

All I did was click the link to display the photo in a browser window, right click the image and choose Copy Image Address and paste the address into this window. Looking at the pasted URL (using the Source button, top left of this window) shows the pasted URL is: "https://i.imgur.com/KMeOqdw.jpeg" compared to your URL, above, "https://imgur.com/a/RXIhLaT#KMeOqdw" Not sure how that URL relates, but clicking it does get me to the picture. It just seems to be read by the board as a hyperlink rather than the photo (notice my URL ends in .jpeg). Try displaying the photo in a browser window, right clicking the picture and choosing Copy Image Address, then paste that URL in the board window. That should work.

I bought a "Bikini Sunset" Jackson Fusion from that guy back before the pandemic. Actually put a bid in that got accepted while playing a gig. I kept thinking about it while I was playing, and after a couple of drinks to make what was probably a bad decision seem like a good one, I started haggling between songs.

Mine is XL. Too big for me. Got it dry cleaned, so at least the worst dirt is cleaned up. Maybe I can grow into it. 🤔

It sold for $1650 + shipping

THIS…. This is one of the most valuable pieces of information I’ve ever read.

The guy has quite an imagination.....................as broad as my receded hairline, great guitar, it sold quickly.

My top 3 were McPherson, Rainsong and Emerald. Rainsong got the nod when it came to cost vs use - it didn't make a lot of sense to spend big on something that gets picked up maybe once a week. And from what I'd read (and YouTubed), the Rainsong has the more piano-like sound (as opposed to traditional wood acoustic sound) of the bunch. That's not a knock on Emerald or McPherson - they both sound fantastic, just in a different way. If I had the $$$$ ...... We'll see. I'm curious and stoked to get it in my grubby little mitts (Tuesday, hopefully). I needed a jumpstart. I hope this helps.

It only takes a couple of sentences to determine it's a listing from Grinning Elk.

That was very cool. Articulate and clear production. Singer can bring it. Great band.

Good to know. I knew one of them dudes used a Destroyer. Turns out it was Medlocke. My bad.

Ok, so Collins had that Gibson Vibrola installed in a ‘50s Explorer? Junkie’s gon’ junky, ah reckon.

Will someone fucking buy this for fucks sake? What’s wrong with you?

Seymour Duncans, including an mystery SD. If anyone is truly interested in it, I'll take a multi-meter reading. 1 DiMarzio Super D, a DiMarzio Super D and an SD TB-11 rewound by Josh Gravelin- SOLD $65 apiece, shipped CONUS. Discount for multiples.

Quite a few changes actually, just like the Hamers Standard has changed over the years

As a tribute and for a lil' dough: Explorer at Carter Vintage

I did it on purpose to try to draw out a certain curmudgeon that lurks here. Now, that's torn asunder. 😆

For all us OCD f***ers who can't comprehend it unless it's in list form: Rolph PAF set "underwound" for $350. Two really nice aged nickel covers for $45. LovePedal Mosferatu pedal for $145 (has the good transistors). Early Wizz humbuckers (no paperwork and no logos) for $600 (I don't have provenance, but they are the shit). Gibson Rhythm and Lead Pro pickups for $250. Boss Volume Pedal (the industry standard) for $50. Gravelin "Ultimate Charlotte" set for $350. "PTP" Indonesian PAF pickups for $100 (they sound pretty good). Seymour Duncan custom mini-humbucker four conductor pickup for $125. Gibson Sonex 180 pickups known as "Velvet Bricks" by Bill Lawrence for $350. Thorn Staple P-90 set for $350. Ron doesn't sell these anymore. Stewart MacDonald Golden Age 5400-Z/5401-Z set for $100 (highly underrated PAFs). Gibson Pat# from the mid-sixties (re-wind required)) for $150. Generic humbucker for $30??? Gravelin Ultimate Charlotte for $150 (not sure about the measurements, but I can find out!). Fender Tele pickup (generic import model) for $50. Marshall Gold logo reproduction for $40. Nickel Grovers from 2001 for $175. Celestion Greenback 25Watt speakers (2) for $300 (plastic mag covers are damaged, but pickups sound great). Stevens Pat Pend pre-1952 slide for $50. Oahii steel slide for $35. Oahu Diamond thirties slide for $35.

Suppose I gotta try one......🤔

I'm done with printers myself... In fact, when I need some printing done, such as labels & "I can't produce a barcode" I just go to My local Library, which is only 10 cents a copy and is also on the way to USPS, UPS and FedEx... my blood pressure is way down 🤣

I totally dig these Blitzs 🤩 Here are mine

Crappy pic of my Blitz bass.

Reminds me of this one. Though, I like the factory paint job on yours!

I got the Les Paul out on Saturday and played it the second half of the evening. Felt great and sounded great. Meaty is the term compared to the Tele. Not sure I could manage all three on one gig but will play one of them more often than just the Tele.

The Les Paul sounds a bit fatter, the highs are a little less pronounced. The bridge PU is a slightly hot Gravelin and the neck is a PAF style Gravelin. Les Paul neck is not as chunky (it’s a 1973 Deluxe) and the guitar is heavy. I favor the Les Paul to the Studio Custom overall, perhaps because I’ve had it since it was new.