MarkF786

Different strokes for different folks I used to like having the four controls, but now I'm happy with just one tone & volume like on the Newport. I've found that though I like the idea of extra options for tweaking, in the end I just need basic controls. Playing synths really enforced this point after owning option-monsters like the Korg Oasys; I knew how to program the thing based on years of experience in synthesis, but I wasted more time tweaking than playing. With my Monaco Elite pickups I've had mixed opinions. I changed them to Seth Lovers which I loved, then I went back to stock, which again I really liked but then at times I didn't, so I went back to the Seth Lovers. In a thread on the Seymour Duncan webpage Jol said that the neck pickup needs to be lowered for optimum sound so maybe I'll try that sometime in the future. I'm really curious to see what the Tally Pro pickups sound like. From my vague recollection, one review said they were not good for jazz but rather rock oriented, but another review said they had a warm jazz sound. My personal preference is for something warm, not overly bright, and not high-output. I play mostly clean and the rest of the time a heavy distortion/fuzz with the tone rolled back to get a violin-like sound. Mark

Since no one spoke up I figured I'd have to try one for myself I've got an Iced Tea Talladega Pro coming my way, bought through elduave @ Rocketeria! I'll share some pictures and a review once I receive it. Kind regards, Mark

Doesn't ANYONE own a Talladega Pro?

I'm really close to pulling the trigger on buying a Tally Pro but I haven't been able to find much information about them on the Internet - even on here and TGP So I was hoping there are some owners here that could answer a few questions and give their general opinions on the guitar. So some specific questions: - What are the pickups like? All I've been able to glean are that they are custom wound SD humbuckers, and apparently they are unpotted. But no one says what the sound like, what type of magnets are used, etc. In my Monaco Elite, I installed Seth Lovers which sound great; I generally prefer a warm vintage pickup to a hot pickup. - How does the sound of the Tally Pro compare to other Hamers? I have a chambered Monaco Elite and I wonder if the sound would be very similar. I've seen other people ask how them compare to the Monaco Superpro since they are similar guitars, but so far it seems no one has had the chance to compare them. - How good is the intonation considering it's a basic wrap-around? I'd probably replace it with a Pigtail adjustable wraparound (actually, I have one coming to me in the mail for a different guitar). Any other thoughts about the Tally Pro? Kind regards, Mark

I own some high-end boutique guitars, for example a D'Pergo AVC (~$7K), a Teuffel Tesla (~$7k) and a Koll Superior (~3.5k) along with some mass-produced guitars, and my Hamer Monaco Elite's quality is right up there. Used Hamer guitars are the best value in the used market. Maybe us, Hamer owners need to spread the word about how good they are in the forums at TGP. Do me one favor though; keep the prices stable while I buy every mode Hamer that I want, used on eBay Mark