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Point taken, but I'd liken Hamer more to the Packard or the Pierce Arrow for first-rate materials, meticulous build quality and attention to detail. /\ this. Though, my personal experience and knowledge are a little weak on those two particular autos. I agree that Hamer was (and is) better than the Pontiac counterpart.

I dunno... but try as they might, those snazzy Fenders just don't measure up, in my book.

Just holding back on purchasing a new/used guitar for one whole year would be a HUGE milestone accomplishment for me. Pretty sad, really.

This is NOT gonna be fun or easy... I'm already cruising the 'Bay for guitars I don't even get along with... Ohhh lawdy, lawdy...

Not a very uplifting assumption about girls, rugby... Read it again. - Austin Yeah, I get the analogy and the specifics. Weak-willed women.

Not a very uplifting assumption about girls, rugby...

That's essentially what I was counting on. The guitars are already bought but I'm refin/reconfig-ing them.

Too true.

Hmm. Okay, if this doesn't apply to orders already made, I'm game. My wife will be thrilled.

PIF for good luck in the new year. You da man, Thorn!

If he doesn't want it, yeah, I'll take it! Awesome. PM me the cost & postage, along with your paypal account is and I'll send it to ya.

I agree with mirrorimij & coolfeel. I bought only one green USA Diablo new (back in the 90's) and from that point on, it was all used Hamers. 17 altogether, 7 of which I still own. The pile of cash I'm dropping on the custom Cali came about because Hamer opened up the vaults and I had a little more disposable income. I didn't pull the trigger because I felt any pressure or even knew about the doors closing; I just was excited about being able to have a shiny, new Cali made to my specs. Color me slow on the uptake, but had I realized the gravity of Hamer's future, I would've put in orders for other customs. Not that it would've changed the outcome. Hamer is gone.

If they did this, I'd put in at least another order or two... not that I can currently afford it but with a 1+ year build time, I'm sure I could manage to acquire the funds before delivery.

F*ck FMIC and their lawyers. There are numerous ways to get that logo on the Blitz. Dan Lawrence did a brilliant job keeping the original logo on my Python Cali. I'm reasonably certain he said he just masked it out during painting. If Dan can do that, I would imagine Mike Learn can do the same. I was merely trying to make it easier for Mike, with the decal or water transfer.

Yup. It's plastic. If I can't locate an existing one. I'll have one made.

Need a back (trem cavity) cover & a truss rod cover for my Blitz. Black is preferred but any color will do as I can get them painted if need be. Also looking to buy black 6-in-line tuners, Hamer stamped would be outta f-ing sight. Otherwise, Schallers or Grovers will work nicely. Lastly, since she is definitely gonna get new paint, I'm looking for Hamer stadium logo wet transfer or vinyl decal.

Sig line worthy right there.

I'd be hard pressed to name one legendary player that doesn't already have their own endorsement or own line of guitars. As has been discussed previously, if a guitar builder wants to stay afloat, they need to reach both established markets as well as develop new ones. In light of the diminishing contribution electric guitar seems to have in modern music, the latter seems as difficult as the previous.

Guess this is a pitfall of a our little tight-knit, family-like forum here ( if I may be so bold as to include myself in ): Much of what we do and say is in support of each other and perhaps a certain expectation arises, as a result, wherein one's good fortune(s) as they relate to guitars, are to be shared. Then there's the "keeping it in the family" angle, which we've all read many times over. It's a theory, prolly not a good one. But it might explain why feelings might be a tad affected around here.

Bump

Bump. Still looking for any reverse headstock-ed Calis. Any condition. (no broken headstocks, please)

So, what would it take to get FMIC to sell off the Hamer name and rights? Could some enterprising (and ridiculously wealthy) entity acquire Hamer from FMIC at bargain basement rate and flip it to Taylor or another well- equipped, established co.? The major draw back to this plan is how to get the CT. crew to come along. Let's face it, what made Hamers so appealing was the fine craftsmanship by the talented lot in CT. Whatever deal could be drafted, would HAVE to include the guys in the Guild shop. That requires keeping facilities in or near the CT. site. Ouch. My head hurts from all this pipe dreaming.

STILL looking for more reverse head Cali's, folks. I got this sickness, see? Any condition, (except in numerous pieces) Hit me up, guys.

I dunno. McChris has pointed out a shift in the music landscape that would have considerable impact on any plan for revamping a guitar brand/line- namely, the guitar's reduced prominence in modern music. Investing in capturing market shares of a dwindling market sounds dicey to me. I have faith that the guitar will eventually regain some of it's glory as all things musical tend to enjoy revivals/resurgences. But right now? Money would be better spent trying to reignite the guitar-dominated music scene.

You know, those Hamer luthiers are awesome builders. If Fender is hundred of orders behind schedule with Charvels and stuff, they better put their workforce in the right place, or else they will have to cope with many angry customers and lower incomes. So, it makes sense putting Hamer on pause until better times, and making the builders (and the tools) to focus on unblocking the production line that is a bigger source of income. I'd be f-ing thrilled to have the Hamer luthiers take on some of the Charvel and Jackson custom orders. I have a custom shop Charvel Star that really is the tits and can only imagine how it be if the Hamer crew had their hand in it. For that matter, I'd welcome their assistance on my Jackson custom order, especially if it speeds up the 24 month delivery and ensures Hamer USA quality.