hamerican gigolo

Only one problem, the pup I have on hand is single wire/braided.

I have a Studio coming & while I like the '59 neck, I cannot abide the JB. It will have to go. My ? Is, can/has anyone ever mixed a different brand HB with a Duncan??? I know that SD & Fenders don't always play well together, but those were single coils. Are HBs different??? Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

If you feel that guilty, I'd be happy to take a short drive & relieve you of that gorgeous Studio... 😉

It'll be my birthday. 🎂 Hmmm... 🤔

Excellent repair work. Greg definitely has the skills!

Absolutely gorgeous!!! Beautiful & yet so sad at the same time.

Sorry.

Reading the first few chapters,i did notice a typo. It states that Delaney Bramlett played an original Explorer in Leon Russell's band. The guitarist in question,was actually Don Preston.

Read the first three chapters last night. Fascinating! A lot of info on Paul Hamer that I never knew.

I ordered mine through my local B&N. Got it yesterday. Lookin' forward to a fantastic read!!!

I had a used copy of this on vinyl. Sounds like The Human Leage decided to make a blues album.

I like this!!! lol

R.I.P. to one of the world's great musicians.

What a damned shame. Another vaunted USA brand is gone. ;-( What a damned shame. Another vaunted USA brand is gone. ;-(

It's not exactly 15 min.,but my vote would have to go to Captain Senor Mouse from Return To Forever. Bill Connors rules!!!

This is now mine & it's a good 'un.

A former student of Billy Bauer's? You couldn't ask for a better teacher. My deepest sympathies. R.I.P.

There is a guitar on Ebay that the seller describes as a Hamer Eclipse Slammer series. I'm not that familiar with this. I didn't know that these existed. I thought that the Eclipse was a USA guitar only. Anyone familiar with this model? Are they worth a try?

Happy Birthday!

Thanks for all the replies.

I was just wondering if there were any auto mechanics on the forum. I was shopping for motor oil. Can you use the store brand ( Wal-Mart,Mejier,etc.) & would they offer the same protection as the national brands ( Pennzoil,Castrol,etc.) Can i save a couple of bucks or am i being penny-wise & pound foolish? Any help at all would be greatly appreciated.

Except for the Newport with purpose-built handwound pickups, most Hamer USA's totally outclass the pickups mounted in them. I think it figured significantly in Hamer USA's lack of recognition and market penetration. It's like putting bias-ply retreads on a Ferrari. Amen! I'm no fan of Duncan p.u.'s. The '59 & JB combo are atrocious to my ears. I like the Seth's in my Newport. When i purchased my Monaco Superpro,the first thing i did was swap the p.u.'s.

Greg,i am a tele guy & it looks terrific. More info about the p.u.'s,please?

A very sad time for anyone & anything related to the electric guitar. One of the most influential players & inventors who ever lived. R.I.P.

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