ArnieZ

Reliced T and S style guitars are all the rage and on the TGP some gear obtains mystique beyond what may be deserved. Of course Hamer could be marketed better. Hamer's low resale hurts it's quality image, and a lot of gear flippers don't want to lose a bunch of $$. Couple that with the fact that it is getting harder to walk into a shop and play a few different examples. There is also a whole group of people who will admit that Hamer is as good or better than what they are playing but they feel playing a LP or a Strat etc gives them more credibility as a player. For many it's not how well you play but what you play. ArnieZ

Lefty upcharge still listed on the website as $300 ArnieZ

Hamer lefty's at no upcharge? News to me!! ArnieZ

I can't count the number of gold top Les Pauls I passed over at pawn shops in the mid 60's. the going rate for them was about $75. I thought they were too heavy and out of style! ArnieZ

Timing has a lot to do with this, I think. The Pro was not available when I bought my Tally and I certainly would have considered it. The economy has really cut into disposable income and there are not many dealers with Pros in stock. I love my Hamers as much as anyone but would not want to take the hit on a resale of a new Tally Pro if it had to be moved. A few years ago, I would have taken the chance. Wouldn't have liked taking the hit, but I would have taken the chance ArnieZ

I would loan most of my guitars, not all, to certain people. I have accidentaly dinged my guitars etc and though I'm never happy about it, shit happens. I would not expect them to be abused or taken care of in less than the fashion I would. I think anyone I would consider loaning a guitar to would inherently understand that. ArnieZ

Love It! ArnieZ

Any interest in an outright sale? ArnieZ

Welcome! In the case of Hamers "buyer beware" is a good thing, and you will be buying ArnieZ

Wow, seems sudden. RIP ArnieZ

Happy Birthday!! ArnieZ

My first Hamer, retro-fitted with a Fishman bridge in CT shortly after the move from IL. 1 piece ash body! ArnieZ

Lot's of stuff on Jackson Brown's For Everyman and you get David Lindley as a bonus ArnieZ

Happy Birthday Conrad, have a great day! ArnieZ

Dave, When would you like to visit? ArnieZ

Have a great day guys!! ArnieZ

Happy Birthday Guys, Have a great day!!! ArnieZ

Happy Birthday Austin, Have a great day! Go Blue!! ArnieZ

96 T51, was looking for a Tele and the store I was at was not a Fender dealer. He stuck the T51 in my hands. It was so much better than the Fender's I had tried, the search was over! ArnieZ

Welcome!! ArnieZ

I think the lubritrak nut came in white also. My Daytona and T51 both have white nuts. ArnieZ

Depends on the year, used to be lubritrak but switched to bone at some point. ArnieZ

JES1680, I can see why you need a helmet to play dowm there ArnieZ

Admiral, This was not yours! Former Hamer employee Kevin Thiel, who I was friendly with, sent me this Daytona when Hamer was moving to CT and he was not . He hoped I would know someone that would want it. I think he knew I'd end up buying it from him. It's very light and plays and sounds great. ArnieZ

Is it for sale? If so PM me with more info. Jim As do I After months of neglect Ipulled it out and played it some.Damn what a great Strat, I don't think I could sell it, thought I could before I played it again. Same with the Monaco III, both just too nice!!!! ArnieZ