diablo175

Props to you, Brent! Keeping music and guitar playing (as opposed to Guitar Hero playing) alive and thriving is a worthwhile endeavor! It saddened me that, after 14 years of offering Guitar Club in 3 high schools and one middle school I've taught in, no one showed up this year. It was someone like you that got me interested to learn to play when I was in middle school. The music teacher offered a guitar club and on day one brought in his Les Paul ( the very same type of guitar that Ace Frehley of KISS played ) and played Hendrix riffs! I was in heaven! So, thank you for your time and energy. It will likely influence some kid who will some day be posting on a forum about how they were inspired by your efforts.

At least Vai has a plethora of talent and creativity to back up the goofy faces. That first clown had zilch.

True. I don't stick w/ one exclusive brand. I love my Peavey Vandenberg and won't sell it, and I really love my Jon Kammerer guitar and will probably purchase more in the future. But I only have Hamer on a saved search at eBay. I don't hang out on any other gear bbs. And I'm constantly thinking/planning for other Hamer USA guitars I want to buy. I won't turn my nose up at any other good/decent guitar I run across at a good price, but Hamer is like my go-to brand. That's still brand loyalty, right? Absolutely. There are only two guitars I even think about these days, Hamer USA Calis and Charvel/Jackson USA Stars. Of the two, I search for Calis more actively. Maybe because they stopped making them in the 90's (until recently) thus there are fewer of them around but that's my holy grail quest, first and foremost.

Damned shame, too. Always wanted an SS but couldn't seem to pull the trigger for whatever reasons. I;d have broken down for this one but the price isn't working for me.

Amazing stuff. LOVE the head stock. Do you make Star shaped guitars?

I'd drop the small fortune to see the legends do it live- just for the sake of seeing them. Missed them when I was young and REALLY digging their stuff.

Wow! Talk about reviving a dead thread!

True dat... however, when we do it, I just use a lot of wah. It's a milder effect but it carries the spirit of the song.

I'm good for guitar on Whole Lotta Rosy- we do that in our set , one of my faves!!! We take a few liberties with the lead guitar though. Is this an issue?

We have not had enough time to work on Rock n Roll Hoochie Koo for this jam. We have a gig that we eventually will be learning it for. I could get through it including the solo since I have had time to work on it some but I don't think we have drums or bass or singer. Shred- I can help out with guitar on Rock N Roll Hootchie Coo if need be. Our band plays it at gigs but I tend to improvise the solo with a only a general nod towards construction and feel.

+++++++++1!!! Come on Feel the Noise!

1. Jim Voorhees- diablo175 2. Philly suburbs (Exton, PA) 3. Will NOT be attending the Cliffdwellers event with Paul Hamer on Friday, 10/14 4. Yes I'm attending the Jam on Saturday, 10/15 5. I will be bringing a guest (wife)

++++1 I am able and would like to contribute to the following: Living After Midnight- rhythm & lead (R & L) War Pigs, R & L Paranoid, R & L Detroit Rock City, R Rock And roll All Nite - R & L Green Manalishi, R & L Cat Scratch Fever, R & L Rock You Like A Hurricane - Scorpions R & L ( I actually do a half decent rendition of Matthias' leads and harmony leads ) Hair Of The Dog - Nazareth R & L? ( Not much in the way of a lead in that tune- ) If anyone can confirm that I'm welcome on any of the above, I'll be ready.

I'm still available to sit in any of the above tunes or anything rockin'. I'm no Clapton or SRV but my blues riffing ain't too shabby either. Anyone needing a little fiery lead or tasty fills to go with some solid rhythm capabilities, gimme a shout. Last but not least here's a great idea for a jam tune- a rocked out version of Play That Funky Music White Boy I found in Guitar for the Practicing Musicians Recordings years ago. It featured Hamer player Jeff Watson and Alan Holdsworth. It's a band fave and great for several (3, 4) guitarists to step out and ham it up.

Ahh. Much better. Thanks!!!

Holy Sh*t! If'n anyone wants to do Rock 'n Roll All Nite, Hair of the Dog, Rock You like a Hurricane, or lIving After Midnight, I'm trekking out to Chicago to join in. Be happy to lend some lead and rhythm guitar as well as some backing vocals..... uhh, that is if I'm, well, ya know... welcome and all.

Not too successful doing a search for Hamer dealers either thru the board or thru Hamer's website so, humor a lazy and apparently technologically incompetent potential customer and sound off if you're a dealer or even better, if there's a list of dealers here on the board.

yup, I can...

+1. Dude is talented for sure. Hey Austin, we did toy with throwing a hot chick (not quite nekkid) in there, screaming at the sight of the monster. In the end, something like that really needs an entire "canvas" to itself...

Guy out in Colorado- Mike Learn. He's got a website here http://www.mikelearn.com/

S'allright. We get requests (mostly to turn it down...) but doesn't mean we gotta play it. Still, not a bad song to perform...

Umm, nekkid wimmens wouldn't go over too well with the spousal unit. I gotta be content with the fact that she tolerates my guitar obsession. Don't wanna push my luck. The p'ups are sealed just like the guitar body. Not sure how bulletproof but I'm like you- what's the point of having them done if they sit in your tackle box o' spare gear?

Okay, so technically, I have been in possession of this for months but it's finally back from the painter and my luthier guru and I gotta say, it RAWKS! Gonna be one of my main stage guitars fer sure. Over the top, uber hot, SD Blackout Metal in the bridge makes this a formidable monster to tame but well worth it.

Having played both now for several years I can say with 99.9% certainty that... ...it's a tie. Seriously, there are pro and cons to both- volume knob placement for the Soloist is a MAJOR drag, single coil pup & strat- style 3 way selector drag down the Cali for me. The bolt on aspect of the Cali doesn't bother me though the neck thru of the Soloist is kinda nice. Ideally, the perfect amalgamation would be a true neck thru Cali with reverse headstock, 2 H, 3 way toggle config, SD Blackouts (or pup of your choice) & snazzy paint scheme or finish. Mmmmm. * Note that I've owned 6 Calis in my lifetime as compared to 2 Soloists. You may draw your own conclusions.

I have to admit, I've acquired a number of shreddy, metal-esque Hamers over the years- Blitzes, Vectors, Scarabs, Diablos, & Cali's. I find I forgo my amazing sounding/playing Cali's to play the pointy, graphic shredders from Jackson, BC Rich etc. because they look as impressive as they sound. So, rather than wait for Hamer to start producing similar guitars, I just hot rod mod older Cali's. IMO, the best of all worlds.