kizanski

Teleblaster has been done to death. Find another Batermaster...

Clever!!

LOL I don't know. It just came to me.

The Fackyo BATERMASTER. Yeah... That has a ring to it.

Batermaster?

I was told that Fender had an enormous display at NAMM this year, but only displayed a few Korean Hamers.

Like I said, In October, Paul Hamer mentioned during his presentation that Rick's checkerboard Standard got damaged during that show, but that he was able to find a replacement, having bought one from Peter (who just happened to have one lying around). I spoke with Peter after the presentation to ask if I had understood that correctly and he said that I had, to which we both shared a chuckle (because I called him some swear word out of pure jealousy). If I misunderstood, it wasn't for lack of trying.

I have mixed feelings about this. On the one hand, this is a work of art and it looks incredible. It's hard to believe that this wasn't done sooner. Then there's that other hand. First of all, he already had a spare - Fung sold it to him last year. But I guess if you're the great Rick Neilsen, you can never have enough spares (even if you've made it all these years without any). So, from what I understand (correct me if I'm wrong) Hamers are only being made one afternoon a week. The rest of the week they're making Guilds and Ovations. A friend just submitted a quote for a custom order and was told a year. People being told six months are actually waiting a year, so a year estimate doesn't sound realistic. I don't think anyone out there believes that Rick "waited his turn" or even waited what would be considered reasonable for something as custom made as this guitar. No, he went to the front of the line, and I'll wager got his guitar in record time. Either way, guitars like this one are the reason there is a year - year and a half waiting time on custom orders now, and I would venture to guess that most of the Hamer/Cheap Trick disciples don't have a problem with this. Well I do, even though I have no plans of ordering anything. It just bothers me out of the principle of fairness.

The original (or at least the second) Telegib...

My '72 Thinline. There's something very ugly and cool about them, but a Tab Benoit fanboi like myself had to have one either way.

It definitely deserves a spot on the list. No doubt about that!

You mean playing the same solo in every song for the past 40 years?

Woof! <Salute!>I salute every time I see it. I could not order a guitar more perfect than that one for myself. Every option I could think of down to the Sustainblock. I salute every time I see it as well. With my penis.

my voteAnther one that's "made the rounds" here.

HA! Yeah, forgot about that one! Should have been on my list as well!

Some humdingers... The Vector Maximus The Aceburst The First (known) Chambered Standard Custom (which also happens to be korina) M3 with a carved back... 1997 Standard Mahogany (Only "iconic" because it's been owned by about a dozen HFC-ers - me twice). Honorable Mention: The GMW Sunburst Import. I still have no idea what inspired them to modify a Korean Hamer to this extent (and expense), and I probably never will.

Well, I'd do THAT deal right now! Shee-it...

You had the chance to buy them and you didn't...................Do you still sleep at night ? Like a baby, my friend. I've had a few humdingers myself over the years.

One of my all time faves. Someone tell me why I didn't buy it when I had the chance?? The Punisher is another one. Still kicking my own ass about that one.

Insanity!!

LOL!

FOUND IT!! LOL!

This is a stone fact.True dat. Even when he's comatose, he's still fun. "...He knows how to boogie down...even though he's from out of town."

Into a car door.LOL! Oh you remember that story? Hey THAT CHICK had it coming!!

When is she not? I'd like to shake his head.