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Thank you for dealing with this Ted. I still think there may be some bot issues like i mentioned back in March. https://www.hamerfanclub.com/forums/topic/105363-hfc-performance-issue-the-details-if-interested/page/2/#comment-1189351 A few minutes ago, there were 31 pages of mostly 'guests' looking at the board. They weren't all looking at mostly the same thread this time, but it was obviously excessive. I checked again just now and it was like 4 pages, a lot more 'normal'.

Could have been a box for a Vanguard HB. Same size, basically same guitar except mahogany vs. korina, and the finish. Did the box have a serial number on it that matched yours?

Closest I've ever been to having a Charvel is one of these, Wayne-designed. Interesting guitars. Looks very much like this: Not sure how long he lasted there, or if it was just a contract gig, or what the real story was with them. He certainly had a profound effect on the guitar world. When I worked in a store here like 25 years ago, we had a 'Wayne' guitar that was covered in a shell material. I remember it being rather cool.

I've reached an age where I am starting to plot in my head that at some point in the next couple of years, I need to start doing what you've been doing. 47 guitars (9 Hamers for the scorekeepers) and assorted amps/effects etc all crammed into a one-bedroom condo has been great fun for me, but nothing goes on forever. At least the condo is paid for and I don't 'have to' do anything until I want to.

#MeToo

Nice!

That one looks to have had some minor retouching. 🫣

They are attempting to remain a going concern though. Dean Guitars’ parent company, Armadillo Enterprise, has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy, it has been announced. Armadillo Distribution Enterprises and Concordia LLC, the intellectual property holding company for Dean Guitars, Luna Guitars and ddrums, have voluntarily filed jointly under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the Middle District of Florida. Notably, a Chapter 11 filing does not mean the company is going into liquidation. Unlike a Chapter 7 filing, which winds down operations, this route instead involves a court-supervised reorganization that will allow Armadillo and Concordia LLC to restructure their financial obligations. It will also mean both companies – and by extension, Dean Guitars – will be continuing normal business operations while the restructuring takes place. Pamela Keris, Armadillo owner and CEO, said the decision to file for bankruptcy was “a proactive step to strengthen our financial foundation and position these iconic brands for long-term success”. https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/electric-guitars/dean-guitars-owner-files-for-bankruptcy

https://www.davesguitar.com/collections/all-products-latest/products/25th-anniversary-edition-artist-99 Cool serial # 950010 Cherry, Gloss finish, Carved Mahogany top with the single F hole, Semi-hollow Mahogany body, Rounded C shaped Mahogany neck, 12" radius Rosewood fingerboard with the dot inlays and medium jumbo frets, 24.75" scale length, 1 11/16th" nut width, Seymour Duncan JB bridge and Seymour Duncan '59 neck pickups, 3-way toggle switching with the volume/volume/tone controls, Tune-o-matic bridge and stop tailpiece, Grover Rotomatic tuners, The neck thickness is .86″ at the first and .94″ at the 12th frets, 7.2 pounds, With the Hamer hardshell case, Very good

If you're into that sort of thing. https://sellout.woot.com/offers/boss-ir-2-amplifier-cabinet-effects-pedal Probably a $6 shipping charge on it too. They appear to be about $215 everywhere else.

Does it still look like this? Found an old Reverb listing for it: https://reverb.com/item/63086118-1982-hamer-special-checkerboard-logo-rebecca-as-seen-in-the-hamer-book Some historical threads on it: https://www.hamerfanclub.com/forums/topic/95994-1982-hamer-special-rebecca/ https://www.hamerfanclub.com/forums/topic/46784-the-story-of-a-sweet-little-special-named-rebecca/

Aaaand sold. Anyone here?

Looks reasonably clean. https://www.davesguitar.com/collections/all-products-latest/products/special-p-90-95 Vintage Sunburst, Gloss finish, Mahogany body, Vintage round shaped Mahogany neck with a 12" radius Rosewood fingerboard and medium jumbo frets, 24.75" scale length, 1 11/16th" nut width, Stock Seymour Duncan P-90 bridge and neck pickups, 3-way toggle switching with the volume/volume/tone controls, Tune-o-matic bridge and stop tailpiece, Schaller tuners, The neck thickness is .86″ at the first and .93″ at the 12th frets, 9.0 pounds, With the Hamer hardshell case, Very good Weight: 9 lb Case: A hardshell case is included.

I got one too. Not that I needed one, but I have before, so it could happen again. 🤪 They also have their discontinued rack cases for some decent prices. If you're into that sort of thing.

No TLE diagram in the warehouse: https://www.hamerfanclub.com/hamer-guitar-wiring-schematics/ If someone has one, it needs to be added to that.