BadgerDave

Oops! corrected. 🥴

(not Studio) Artist Custom. Currently my only Hamer.

That's $9,000 Canadian. $6,377 and change in real money. Still . . .

I think you're likely right about this. But note that I qualified my statement with the word "logical". Assuming Irsay accumulated his collectionfor the reason you propose, he was acting emotionally, rather than logically. Lots of people disagree, but I place no value at all on an inanimate object's relationship with a celebrity. I also don't understand the appeal of autographs, unless, of course, they can be sold to people who do value them. I think at this point, the "greater fool theory" is solidly in play with respect to collectable guitars. It will be interesting to see the selling prices. Just my opinion of course. 😄

Excellent condition with very light play wear. Frets are free of divots, clean and polished This guitar has barely been played and is in perfect working condition and near perfect cosmetic condition. Vintage profile neck, 100% original with no modifications, and light weight at 7 lbs. 5 oz. The USA Hamer case is period correct, 100% functional and in good to very good cosmetic condition. The HFC discount price 1s $1,875.00 shipped, US only. Sorry, too many potential issues with international shipping at the moment. I'd love to sell it here rather than Reverb, hence the great price. I'll list it elsewhere for a few hundred more in a week or so.

My opinion only, but I think the value of these guitars has topped out and will decline as time passes. The group of people who idolized the players associated with these instruments is decreasing rapidly. The only logical reason to pay $1M for a guitar is the expectation of appreciation in value. SRV's Stratocaster has no more intrinsic value as a musical instrument than mine. So, as appreciation for the guitar-based rock music of the late 60s through the early 90s fades, so will the bragging rights and investment potential associated with owning a rock star guitar diminish. I think we've hit the tipping point, and it will be a swift ride down. The one exception may be guitars associated with Kurt Cobain. These may hold steady or increase in value for a while for two reasons: 1) Nirvana was hugely popular with a much younger age group, and 2) Kurt's guitars have value as cultural icons to a far greater audience than guitar players or collectors. A 40 year old tech billionaire is far more likely to covet a Cobain artifact (whether a guitar or sweater) than a guitar played by Eric Clapton. The Irsay daughters likely realize that their dad's collection is a depreciating asset and the time to sell is now.

OK, I'm really tying to avoid Reverb and eBay. $1,950 shipped, US only with the functional but fair condition Hamer case. Add $60 for PayPal or use zelle or F&F.

Bumping with discounted option. I have a genuine Hamer hardshell case from the correct era for this guitar that fits it perfectly. It has the gold Hamer USA logo and is exactly the same model that would have come with this guitar. The problem is, the case was exposed to water at some point in its history. It is completely dry now and cosmetically very good, but it has some separation of the interior padding, the interior strap that connects the bottom to the top is detached, and it has a faint musty smell. There is also some separation of the vinyl from the wood on the bottom edge. It works fine as a case. I'll reduce the price of this guitar to $2,250 shipped with the case described above.

Sorry, this one has sold, so no longer available Excellent condition with Lollar P-90s (+5% bridge, standard neck) Original Duncan pickups included. All hardware is gold, including the P-90 polepieces and mounting screws. OHSC Weighs under 7 lbs. Neck depth: .890 @1st fret, .990 at 12th. Price is $2,000.00 shipped, Sorry US only. I'll take $200 off and install the original pickups if you don't want the Lollars. I'll be offering this on Reverb at a higher price next week if it doesn't sell here first. I can set it up with your choice of strings (as long as they're Ernie Ball Regular or Extra Slinky) and preferred action. I can drive a reasonable distance from the western suburbs of Chicago for an in-person exchange. Sorry, no trades. I'm selling this to pay off the CC bill on a recent guitar purchase.

SOLD 1998, Excellent + condition Rather extreme quilted maple top. 7 lbs. Neck depth: .890" @ 1st fret, .990 at 12th Some Hameritis at neck/body joint and nearby binding (see photo) no separation. OHSC with warranty card and hang tag. HFC price is $2,500 shipped, sorry - US only under present export conditions. I'll be offering this on Reverb at a higher price next week if it doesn't sell here first. I can set it up with your choice of strings (as long as they're Ernie Ball Regular or Extra Slinky) and preferred action. I can drive a reasonable distance from the western suburbs of Chicago for an in-person exchange. Sorry, no trades. I'm selling this to pay off the CC bill on a recent guitar purchase.

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

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.