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Paul was long gone by the time that the O'Connor Holoskulls were a finish option.

100% True.

Not ever a consideration.

Nope.

Yes. Paul left Hamer in 1987. He was not with the company in 1992. A faulty recollection?

I seem to have depleted my adjectives, but...WHOAH! I was going for something in between a Strat and a Gretsch and an LP with my #0066, but I think you've upped the ante there, Jef!! Killer guitar - enjoy it in good health, sir!! 🤘

It looks like it shipped as a black guitar originally, and was refinned at some point before you got it. I've looked at hundreds of control cavities from that era, and that was definitely a black guitar at one time.

A shot of the open control cavity would probably settle that. A.I. is honestly near worthless.

Well, since it's got replaced knobs, knock $700 off! 😉

IRBS

I think only the drummer plays live - the other 3 mime, but it's funny as hell.

Looks like a Wilkinson.

Never said that there was anything wrong with AH. The seller is misinformed, that's all.

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The Goldtop was NOT "made in the custom shop in New Hartford, CT". Thats a regular 1995 production model made in Arlington Heights.

Yes indeed. "Hamerlock" tuners were available on some models fitted with Sustainblock trems in '82-'85, before Floyds and Kahler took over.

Ew.

And not the "Shrimpfork" kind either!

Not Gil Vasquez?

It's a rare T-51F, and the middle pickup route looks to be original. Helluva score, and VERY tempting, especially for one that light! Great score, sir!

At times, yes. This particular one was a replacement though.

Exactly this.

TKL have made cases in Canada since the 90s, if not mid-to-late 80s.

Believe it or not, I haven't even taken it out of the box yet. Had a couple bass gigs and just insanity at work and home lately. Will hopefully come up for air this weekend...