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Wow!

I'd be interested in adding the serial number to the Hamer Registry-I don't believe I have that one!

Wow!

Well, the guitar I had my sights set on is no longer available, so I'm more flexible on a deal now that the trade part isn't as limited.

Bass plates were different in the 90s on some models. Longer and thinner.

A little porn... http://smg.photobucket.com/user/serial/slideshow/0017

What logic drives one person has no relation whatsoever on what another person, using their own opinions or beliefs and having not the slightest inkling as to what motivates the former, might think. I might very well get more enjoyment from a new Porsche than a vintage Ferrari. Why is that for anyone else to question? And I would never use FedEx!

Well that takes me out. Too far to walk. Talking to a few people and nobody has to walk. Most of the people most interested are out of the USA, so walking would be, well, impractical.

The covered neck pickup was likely there for a while since Greco kept that detail when it copied #0000 in 1978.

I know of two 1pickup LPs for sale (on TGP by an HFC member actually) in the $2500 range. Wasn't looking for a koa BCR necessarily-I know the market on those!!

The price is not $10,500 though. It's cash plus a guitar... ;P The biggest thing I'm wrestling with is shipping this one. It would certainly be better all around (and a LOT cheaper) to avoid shipping if possible, although I'm certainly able to ship.

Appreciated, but not necessary!

I don't think for a second that there was ever a thought of misleading of any sort. Anyone who knows Elduave knows he's a class-A straight shooter (and a fantastic player)!

#0017, actually!

LOTS of interest on this one. I'm committed to responding to everyone over the next few days. Weather here is kinda crap this weekend, but will try to get as many shots as I can. Sale will not be rushed, mostly because I'm slammed at work and at home at the moment, but just because you haven't heard doesn't mean I'm going to get in touch with you!

There was a promo picture of CT about 1975ish at Rick's Pick's exhibit of Robin holding that guitar. I might even have taken a photo of that but I would have to look on Sunday for that. Doesn't mean it was Robin's they may have just grabbed it for the shot. What's with the pissing all over the guitars story all of a sudden?!? Not pissing. Rick and Paul Hamer both told me that that was the guitar Rick ordered for himself, but it took forever to deliver so they gave Rick #0000 as a loaner. The story differs from that point on, depending on who you ask. Rick told me that they gave him #0000 because they felt bad for the delay, but Paul said 'he just never gave it back'. When #0004 was finished, Rick still wanted that one too. I've never heard the Zander story before this or that it was attributed to Jol. There has been, based upon my observations while researching, a lot of 'variations' to stories, so I suppose anything is possible, although I can't see Robin slinging a Standard-it'd be huge on him! Just remember-until 2004, no one outside of Hamer knew about Monty or Holmes.As for the Robin angle-remember that Robin often played Rick's guitars. The white Tele so prominent in the Budokan LP pics is Rick's and the two Pete Comita SNL basses are Rick's. So even if Rick 'owned it', the intent could well have been that Robin would play it.

I get that a lot!

Feeling a bit loopy, so we'll see how this goes before I come to my senses... Standard #0017 from 1976. VERY early example of four digit art. All original according to the original owner who filled me in on the details when I bought it from the guy he sold it to two months earlier (who had to sell it to start a magazine). All original except for the frets, which were done in 1978 (it's inscribed in the control cavity). The original owner wanted larger frets. This thing is CLEAN. No checking or anything. One small hole in the headstock from a string tree removed years ago. Original hardshell case with 1976 Winter Brothers Tour tag on the handle and Pastore Music sticker. Had a few inquiries about this one of late, and figured this would be the one they'd bury me with, but then another part of me thought 'maybe?'. Will be taking a lot more photos and posting over the next few days, but wanted to get a flavor for what interest there might be in this one. Not sure how to price it, so I'll toss out $10.5k plus one of a few guitars in partial trade (vintage USA Mockingbird or Bich w/ adjustment to price according to the guitar; 77-81 sunburst (not cherry sb!) LP, Custom Shop single pickup LP...I don't know-hit me with ideas!). This is less than some of the offers I've received in the past, actually. Yes, this is the cover girl from "the Book" and is featured in there several times. The cleanest old Standard I've ever seen and I've seen quite a few.

I'm not sure that the Robin angle on Rick's natural Standard is remotely factual, but it's interesting nonetheless!

I've got this (pretty old, but VERY clean) old thing...

How much are you looking to spend?

I'd need to see the whole thing for a better idea, but it's definitely a '79 and from the first half of the year (up to late Spring).

I'm not saying that Mike will be using veneered tops, but it could be (and surely has been) done over chambered bodies. I had the same concerns initially before talking to Mike. That being said, I'm sure he'll get the good stuff!

Veneer over chambering? The veneer on my old Special appeared too delicate to cover chambers. I'd envisioned the chambering would require a thicker top. I believe the tops over chambered bodies are, most likely, thicker than 4-Digit tops. I have one...It has original GregWinds now. Tops on chambered Hamers were (because they weren't chambered until after Hamer stopped using veneer) were a thicker milled-down top, but there's no reason that veneers won't work on a chambered body if done correctly.

Not a fan of the chicken head knos here either.