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If I'm limited to one, it's Flynn's Newport ArnieZ

Too chaotic for me, don't like it at all. Have to wonder if the wood could even vibrate straight It does look like something out of Histology lab! ArnieZ

Happy Birthday, have a great day guys!!! ArnieZ

Congrats on the score! Let me know when you're ready to flip it! ArnieZ

Have a great day! ArnieZ

Love mine! ArnieZ

Happy Birthday Eric, Have a great day!! ArnieZ

Craig, Serial hit it on the head. There is no "line" at Hamer devoted to the production of any single model. There are individuals who do perform the same function on most guitars. At the time my Ultimate was made there was only one luthier who did the MOP inlays. I paid extra for the Victories on my guitar because I like them, and they are uniquely Hamer. Subsequently they became stock. To insert a picture in the body of your post upload one to an image hosting site, I use photbucket. Copy the line IMG code and paste it where you want it. If you want the picture to appear in your signature, go to 'My Controls" edit signature and insert the same IMG code in that box then presto! ArnieZ

There is no Artist Ultimate line! To date they have probably made less than 100 of them. Mine is #48 and it is an 2003 model. Retail price in 03 was $4500, I believe and now $8500. They still do not command an appropriate price used IMO. ArnieZ

I think all ebony board upgrades aome with a 1st fret inlay

Congratulations! You're gonna love that guitar!! ArnieZ

I'd buy it, but I don't like the color! Ridiculously cheap, this is one that might actually be a good investment, current list is $8500 if you could get one at 50% off it would still be over 4K. Gotta be worth more in the future ArnieZ

Belgian, I have the sister to your T51 in the middle. ArnieZ

Hi Arnie I think that guitar on the right is the most beautifull Hamer I have ever seen. I'm not a yealous guy but in this case....... Steven Thanks Steven! I'm very fond of it myself ArnieZ

Same pair different light! ArnieZ

Welcome Nice diversity in your Hamers so far...but there is much yet to discover! ArnieZ

Way to go! Tally's are great guitars and the Earthen Maple is very cool!! ArnieZ

I belive that solid body brown sugar ultimate was Phoenix's. Beautiful guitar! ArniZ

Ken, The color is brown sugar, photo in early AM sunlight. Brown sugar was a originally developed by Phoenix. I think it is honey with a dash of brown. Interesting story on the top. I had picked out a top at HFC 6, I think. I got an email from Alpep saying there was a problem with the top. After it was bookmatched, a defect was noted and they didn't want to make the guitar with it. Jol, said I could take a ride to the shop and pick again. I think it was Frank who had this billet stashed in his work area, when I saw I knew I wanted it! Here is a pic of the raw billet. And here is a pic of my honey Artist Custom and Ultimate ine the same light ArnieZ

I'm obviously an Ultimate fan, tho not the cognac finish. Worth every penny of the asking price. A more unique sounding guitar than you might think. The pickups and wiring in these really separates them from an Artist Custom. ArnieZ

Welcome! Mostly everyone here started with just 1 Hamer ArnieZ

I think the ebony headstock overlay is standard on all bound and victoried guitars, I don't know about the models without the "custom" designation. ArnieZ

Happy Birthday Have a great day! ArnieZ

Happy Birthday Have a great day!! ArnieZ

Many positive vibes coming your way from CT ArnieZ