Eli

Well, Brass is an alloy of Copper and Zinc, so.... Hameralloyitis?

Is it brass under the gold?

FIFY

Vibratos and their quirks. It's like action and string gauge. We all have our preferences. I've got a few properly set up Kahler, Bigsby, Floyd & traditional strat vibratos. My OCD just doesn't like when they get added to the wrong guitar. (See any sadly modded Standard).

Indeed, and if you need a roller bridge on a newport, you're doing it wrong.

No affiliation: https://reverb.com/item/39001252-hamer-firebird-1986-alpine-white

I only say that 'coz I sold mine (which was basically identical) for $650 last year. ... I think it was 650... still 300 more than tree fiddy

This is on eBay, price seems a bit much, but they're taking offers. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hamer-usa-Guitar/143954681969?hash=item21845e2071:g:9GQAAOSwWuNgMPw3

Man, I believe the appropriate term for this guitar in your country's parlance is: "the dog's bollocks!", is it not? Beautiful.

I went googling for you and this is as close as I could find. They only got to MkIII, not V. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humber_Sceptre Seriously though, best of luck on the hunt. Will shout if I see one.

It does seem a bit offside. We'll try to be more ecumenical in the future?

My Chap that I sold (pictured) was 25&1/2", I'm betting this one is the same.

Maybe a ninja star?

I also remember that ad, I love Joe and his playing. Later I had the same reaction you did to the 80's guitars. But I really wanted a Koa V220 in about 1985. I'm still keeping a couple of Carvins, a AE185 and an ST300 with a piezo floyd on it. This one is great, but I have to reduce the number of HH guitars with a vibrato in my collection at this point.

I'm letting go of an excellent example of Carvin/Kiesel's recent craftsmanship. Upgraded the trem to a Gotoh 510TS-BS, chromed brass saddles, a great bridge. Chambered body, a excellent mahogany body and neck. The top is nicely 3D in person. The top also has more of a hint of teal in person in the center. I'm asking SOLD on Reverb, plus actual shipping (continental US) PP/F&F, or other payment arrangements we might make. https://reverb.com/item/38836806-carvin-ct624-2014-deep-blue-flame-ct-624-kiesel-gotoh-510ts-bs