burningyen

There have definitely been improvements in Fender quality recently. I get the sense that they're taking a little more pride in their products and making an effort to improve their brand. It's no coincidence that the only electric guitars I own that aren't Hamer are Fenders. On the other hand, there's still no question that Hamer quality still blows away Fender quality in terms of their everyday output. For me it's wait-and-see time. Re the "Squier Standard" comment: that would actually be a good thing in terms of boosting the Hamer brand image. It probably won't help sell import Standards, though.

I would trace an outline of the guitar body on pieces of paper and let your kids brainstorm about different design ideas before actually committing to this.

Happy birthday, Ted!

Andy Summers' Tele:

Surprising that positions 3 and 4 weren't reversed. Still, can't wait to check one out!

The only one I've tried (a Classic w/vintage tuners, bent saddles on a 2-point bridge) was simply awesome. Great vintage style but super-solid and refined build quality. The stainless steel frets were a joy, as was the fat neck. It was better than my old Melancon and the 2 Anderson's I've tried.

Just got back from Seoul, otherwise would've posted sooner: My condolences, Frank.

I saw the Aimee Mann Xmas concert in NYC last Tuesday. It was a bit flat and low-energy, IMHO, although the 3/4-capacity crowd was partly to blame. The Xmas song reinterpretations were interesting, though, and I bet the CD is great. Nellie MacKay was awesome, I have to get some of her stuff. Oh, and for some Hamer content: the guitar player, whatever his name is, was good, but I missed Julian Coryell's Newport stylings.

Why does the logo look like "H A MER" rather than "HAMER"?

I have not heard good things about the Bulldogs. You should also consider Reeves amps if you want a Hiwatt-type amp. If you want a Vox-type amp, the Valvetech Hayseed and the AC30CC get good reviews.

cordroad, did you get my e-mail?

Do you still have the white parts? When you say they were nasty, what does that mean, they were grimey, or just didn't look cool? Sent you an e-mail.

Salmon blush is no longer age-appropriate. I can help. Happy bday!

My condolences.

Awesome, congrats!

Haven't listened to a CD in a while. Been watching Pink Floyd's Pulse DVD. The more I study Gilmour the more amazing I think he is.

The trick for you chest-high guys is to tuck in your shirt and pull your pants up to your nipples. That would be cool. DavidE, you look very fetching in that dress. In between the gut and the peen:

What amp do you use? A pedal can sound awesome with one amp and like $#!+ with another.

+1!

Welcome home.

Very nice! Looks like something I Photoshopped for myself a long time ago.

I agree with everything guitfiddler posted.

Not sure how the neck size compares, but I can offer this up for trade: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...item=7397923478

I think the "heel from hell" bashing is much ado about nothing. I will give PRS this: they did something right, there wasn't a single dead spot on the neck of my old CU24. They are beautiful guitars, with the best trems I have ever tried, and they take a beating. But once I tried a 25th Ann., with a price tag of $850, and then came home to play my $1600 PRS, I knew I had to sell the PRS. the Hamer just had more personality and soul. Diff'rent strokes.

Nice one, Arnie!