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That's a good shop. I bought things from them in the '80s and '90s and got their mailed stocklist for years. Honest people to deal with.

There are two 4003s wth that exact issue on EBay right now! One on the fingerboard and one on the top body binding. Looks cheezy... (And that's my preferred color combination for that model too!)

I've wanted a Mockingbird (6 or bass) since the late '70s! Nice grab Gene.

That's the VARSITY squad, 'Duave...

Bringing a Thunderbolt should be required.

As long as it isn't PODs through PA... I think that if you preset levels (which can be done!), everybody can get along just fine no matter what amps you have there. One of the many things about the HFC Jams in New Hartford (well, Windsor Locks)that was always interesting was the huge variety in the backline. With the one exception of "Recto Guy" , I don't recall too many times that there wasn't a decent balance up there.

Got a shot of the headstock? Is it the trad. 3x3 or a 6 in line?

Somebody bring the PowerSoak!

Butcher is everywhere... I have seen the flux capacitor in his red BMW convertible though - I think that is the secret ingredient.

Modern interpretation of the original "Zero Fret"??

US made Gretsch/Fender "Tribute" model = Five figures easily!!

I think Hamer is doing a LOT of really cool and innovative stuff lately - hell, in the last 8-10 years, easily. It's not like they're only making 50-60 guitars a year - they're cranking out some seriously cool stuff, and have evolved to a level higher than the production shred stuff of the 80s (which was killer stuff, but compare a Chapparal to an Improv, for example). There is a different kind of artistry these days, and I look at things like the Monaco Bass, M3, Newport and Talladega as really pushing the envelope. Would I kill to have a FBIV done? Probably, but I'm, happy to know that there are other things I can get from them that will truly meet my needs. I think that to say Jol has retired or stopped communicating with his customers is a bit myopic. There are a LOT more Hamer buyers out there than those posting on internet gear pages. This is a big market, and as long as GP keeps giving them Editor's Picks, they'll be in demand. I'd love to see higher profile users slinging Hamers too, but they're not having problems selling enough guitars to keep them in a backlog as it is.

I'm guessing the Setzer will go for the standard $25k... Cool guitar though!

Doesn't Shakiras guitarist play Hamer's? Is MTV even relevant these days? I stopped watching when they had absolutely ZERO music programming!

Joe is right above - Hamer does not give away guitars, but does have special payment endorsement deals. Maybe your agent should get in touch with their A&R folks? I've seen more of the heavier bands on their endorsement roster playing the import stuff. Morgan Lander from Kittie, Poison the Well, etc... Can't hurt to follow it up!

That Cruise is actually an excellent option. It is essentially the same as a factory 5-string Blitz would have been, except for the body shape, of course. The necks on those should be more to your liking.

Exactly right. I am not 100% sure, but the spacing on the Blitz neck wouldn't have room for another string under most circumstances - that's a pretty narrow nut.

Not to mention that all prospective original buyers had to sign a lengthy agreement to not allow photos, etc. of the insides. Used to have a copy/link to a .pdf copy of the agreement plus his "ground rules" (not allowed to ask when it will be done, etc.) but have since lost track of it. Because they're really... ...SOLID STATE?!?!?!?

Paul Smith had just picked one up right before the "Experience PRS" shindig a few months ago. He commented that although his head was less than $50k (I think he said he paid @ $35k for it), he had already received several offers for over $60K THAT DAY. Guess all those Docs and Lawyers want to look like they sound like Stevie Ray Vaughn...

Uli plays the UGLIEST guitars ever made!

Funny thing is, you're the first person I saw in the crowd

Ceeb - that was October, 1999. Doesn't seem like all that long ago, eh?

"Vic-ups"?? I don't know - 30th Anniversary inlays?

Definitely! For one, you have a far more interesting avatar.

Ted's alive and well, just undertaking a massive project that has occupied the majority of his time for the last several months. Hopefully, there will be news soon...