BadgerDave

Thanks for sharing. It must have been very well cared for. 44 years old!

Thanks Jeff. That's exactly what I needed. If it's not a trade secret, how long do you leave the candle in place?

I recently purchased an Artist Custom that is in nearly mint condition with the exception of some binding separation at the waist. The photos below show the issue. It is a slight separation and isn't very noticeable unless you look closely (reference the last photo for perspective). I can push the binding back into place, but it pops back out when I relaease the pressure. There's another similar separation on the inside of the lower horn. What's the best case solution for making this stable and as impercepable as possible? Drop fill with superglue and sand/buff/polish?

Someone has bid over $5,700 for this guitar on the (as far as I know) actual seller's website. What am I missing? Last time I checked, these were selling for $2,500 -$3,000.

I think the MannMade bridge could fit, but it would require drilling , dowelling and redrilling the holes for the mounting screws (assuming they don't currently line up) plus enlarging string channel openings on the top of the guitar. Permanent modificiations, but they would be hidden under the bridge plate. You'd also need to check carefully to make sure the neck angle is within the adjustment range of the bridge saddles. If not, you could still make it work by shimming or grinding down the base plate. Note that I've never done this, so check everything carefully before proceeding if you're considering it.

Bumping this to the top. It looks like someone else bought and returned this guitar. It's now at the Villa Park (Chicago) GC location. Still listed at the same price with no disclosure of the numerous defects.

I agree. D'Addarios feel stiff and sound lifeless to me. Plus, I absolutely hate the stupid colored ball ends, especially on guitars with stop tailpieces where they're visible.

Just received mine. I was expecting 12 sets of 6 strings in regular packaging. These are all individual strings, 12 of each gauge. I'm not disappointed, just surprised.

Great solution, message sent. Thanks!

WTB, one of these: Lightly used to NOS. Anyone have an extra stashed away?

I have Harmonic DesignZ-90s on two guitars. I imagine they would sound amazing on that Hamer.

Photos:

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Hamer/Used-2000s-Hamer-Gold-Top-USA-gold-Solid-Body-Electric-Guitar.gc?algoliaQueryID=14505eda86dc864c6922b8fb8809372b&algoliaIndexName=guitarcenter_DeprioritizeNewUsedTiebreaker I bought this from the Seattle GC location and had it shipped to Chicago. It has the folowing issues: Weighs 10 lbs 2 oz Very thin neck OK, those aren't defects, but wait . . . - poorly repaired binding separation on both sides and in the upper cutaway - significant buckle rash on back - moderate to deep grooves on first 3 frets - replaced inlays with excess black epoxy filler - inlays are not flush with the fretboard, there is a very noticable raised ridge on several of the inlays I returned the guitar to my local GC with the strings removed and described the issues with the store manager and repair guy. They examined it closely and agreed that the binding and inlays had been poorly repaired. I offered to buy it at a reduced price and they said they would contact the original location and let me know if that was possible. Two days later the guitar is relisted at the original price and described as being in "great" condition. I'll post photos soon.

I have the itch for one of these: Preferably under 9 lbs., no binding separation, vintage, rather than modern, neck profile, crown, not victory, inlays. Very good to excellent condition. I don't mind reasonable playing wear or replaced parts. OHSC would be nice, but not essential. My max price for a really good one would be around $2,000.00

I consider the Eclipse the Telecaster of Hamers. Simple, ergonomic and devoid of any non-essential components or decoration. I'm surprised that Keith Richards doesn't play one.

As a fan of Eclipses, especially black ones, I was very tempted. Then I saw the unusually thin neck measurements, push/pull tone control and (possibly) non original case. Good price if you like the specs.

The new GC CEO was interviewed by Phil McKnight recently. He (the GC CEO) said that all used gear descriptions are now being generated by AI.

That may be the coolest bass I've ever seen. I'd buy it but I'm not worthy. And I'm trying to sell my own accumulation of basement dwelling gear.

The Tardashians I am so very sorry

Loser was written by a friend who moved next door when I was a freshman in high school. I'd been trying to learn guitar on a horrible piano store acoustic and he lent me a Silvertone amp-in case guitar. We immediately formed a band and have been playing together off and on ever since. The song was first played in public, at a school dance, in the mid 70's. Two years ago we decided to record some of the songs we wrote and played in bars through our teens and 20's. Loser was the first. Sadly, (for me anyway) it was the only one we completed tracking and got to the rough mix stage. We recorded at Sosonic Sound in Madison, WI. The drums are a Ludwig acoustic set. I did the guitar tracks primarily with a 1981 Hamer Special, but added some "Christmas" with the drummer's RIC 660 12 string, my Gretsch 6120W and a Warmoth Strat. The solo is all Hamer. All guitar parts were played through my Victoria 5112 at maximum volume. After listening to it a few times, I decided that the raw mix suited the song and its history. I would like to clean up the ending and add a gong, though.

Mad découpage skilz.

#16, for reference.

I keep going back to this one. My Chandler 555 purchased from an esteemed member of this board. The finish is original. The bridge, pickups and wiring are not.

I really liked Alabama Shakes the first time I saw them. Then the novelty wore off and they became annoying very quickly. Anyone else have the same reaction?