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That was a cool Tally Pro. I'm assuming everyone around here knows that Derby City Gear is me, but maybe not. I'm not a dealer, but did create the DCG website to give me another avenue (that I control) to list gear that I'm moving on. In a perfect world, it would end up as the only place I list things, but I don't think I have nearly enough in the way of followers or subscribers to completely move away from the Boards and Reverb. I will certainly always bring Hamers over here, though I'll only have 2 after this one sells If anyone is interested, especially in Japanese guitars, there is a place to subscribe to my e-mail list. I'm only using the list to announce new listings or blog posts (which I hope to update a little more frequently).

$2,500 Shipped - How about $2,300 shipped. At this price, I'd really prefer a F&F payment. This Talladega is in very good shape, especially the top. There is some minor scuffing on the rear that is hard to photograph. It is smooth to the touch. The frets are unworn. It's a fairly light guitar being chambered at 7.8 pounds. The neck is a very comfortable fat soft V, 0.90" thick at the 1st fret and 0.98" at the 12th fret. Includes the original Hamer branded case and Certificate of Authenticity. More pics here - https://derbycitygear.net/online-store/ols/products/2008-hamer-talladega

That’s interesting, thanks for sharing. The way I read this is that, along with increases in the level of tariffs, there has been a lowering in the threshold requiring a more formal customs process from $2,500 to $800. This will definitely throw a monkey wrench into having guitars shipped from Japan to the US, at least using the major private carriers. I’m assuming that FedEx and UPS has already or will soon change their processes. Personally, I haven’t used the private carriers for my shipments from Japan for quite some time, mainly due to cost. I use EMS, which is cleared through a US Customs port (for me, Chicago) then picked up and delivered by USPS. In all my years of doing this, I have only been charged duties twice and never been asked to participate in any sort of formal clearance process. Many have been well in excess of the $2,500 declared value. My concern/question going forward is will the changes in tariff levels and this lowering of the formal clearance threshold change the EMS/USPS Customs clearance process and experience. This question along with a significant reduction in the USD/JPY exchange rate has definitely affected my willingness to import anything lately.

Ahh, that’s right. Never mind

While I do like the way my Monaco Elite plays and sounds, I would agree with @ArnieZ that there's no real improvement in playability over a good LP. I recently acquired a boutique Japan single cut from Bizen Works. While it has the bones of a good LP including Honduras mahogany, hard maple and Brazilian RW, it also has some great features that really improve playability including a fantastic chunky soft V neck, a heel-less neck joint and a bevel on the top back. There's just something about it that has quickly catapulted it to my fave LP to play.

I’ve been able to contact him via his Reverb shop: https://reverb.com/shop/big-sammys-house-o-gear

Mine has an ebony board, which I really like. It also has a 1st fret inlay, which some around here don't like, but I do.

Both are sold

Thank you. I edited everything

Serial is 334927. Is that 93?

Both are sold Both of these were rescued by my from Japan and imported sight unseen. While they both have what I consider significant cosmetic and/or repair issues, they each play well and the electronics work. I'm posting them here first before moving on to a broader listing. I've done my best to describe what I think are the biggest issues, but please ask any questions. I have taken a bunch of pictures of both and uploaded them here - https://1drv.ms/a/c/577cfc4e3d45d182/EtQYlikcSA1NjGzL9ROsXY4BUjY8SkftJfR3Yqu45NZr5g?e=pR5FGX $1,650 Shipped/Paypal'd - First is, I believe, a 1978 Sunburst. I'm fairly certain this one has a repaired broken headstock and a full neck refinish that covered up the serial number. There is a shim under the sustainblock bridge and the headstock is long, which is why I'm concluding that it's a '78. But if anyone else wants to come here and correct my conclusions, I'm all ears. I'm also not sure about the pickups, though they are both Dimarzios. I think the bridge looks original, but the neck does not. The neck is fairly thin for my taste and the weight is 8.4 pounds: Width - 1.67" at the nut, 2.06" at the 12th fret Depth - 0.83" at the 1st fret, 0.91" at the 12th fret Includes a beat up Hamer USA case. The hinges are broken, so the top comes completely off. But when all working latches are closed (the bottom latch is also broken), the top is firmly attached. $1,250 Shipped/Paypal'd - Next is a 1993 Studio P90 Goldtop, bound and crowned. This one needed a bit more attention than the Sunburst. I cleaned up the body, neck and cleaned and oiled the fretboard. The bridge pickup was DOA, but I had a Hot Duncan P90 that matched well with the neck pickup, which also is pretty hot. Both have outputs in the 12.5 range. I also cleaned the pots with some deoxit and everything is working as it should. The frets have a little wear, but plenty of life left. There is some binding separation in both of the sides and plenty of finish chipping, especially around the binding down both sides of the neck. and around the neck joint. Also there are plenty of dings on the back, especially around the edges. There are also a couple of dings on the neck which can be felt. The top is surprisingly in decent shape, though there are a couple of scratches and a couple places where the finish has bubbled right under the bridge volume and tone knobs. The chrome plating on the bridge and tailpiece also shows some separation and chipping. The neck is thin/medium and the weight is 8.5 pounds: Width - 1.69" at the nut, 2.05" at the 12th fret Depth - 0.85" at the 1st fret, 0.90" at the 12th fret Includes a Washburn padded gig bag, warranty card and a catalog page of the model.

My un-chambered 06 Monaco Elite is 8.4 pounds, which to me an ideal single cut weight.

Oh no! This hurts. One of my favorite drummers, I played along with Parallel Lines (poorly) on a loop back in my drumming days. I saw him play with a group named The Split Squad, kind of a super group of 80s band members. I got to meet him briefly at the Merch table, he was super kind.

If you think selling is difficult on FB or Craigslist, try offering something for free. That really brings out the crackpots.

This is the one that always killed me. Imagine popping your new Star Licks video, guitar in hand and seeing this intro. I think my guitar would have ended up in the fireplace.

Trogly did an update on the guitar Aldo is playing in the original post and concluded it’s a Chibson.

I think there are a few around here who appreciate a single cut, wrap tail Korina Junior, so I thought I'd share. Bizen Works is a high end Japanese builder from the former factory manager of the Zemaitis Custom Shop. I've been aware of them, but haven't had the chance to own one, until now. Their "Burned' series of guitars are loosely based on Les Pauls, but not exact clones. They have a beveled back, aa heel less neck joint and different inlays. But the materials are top notch and the quality of workmanship is fantastic. This is a Korina Junior with a one piece Korina body & neck and a dark Brazilian RW fretboard. The pickup is made by Bizen and has a low output vintage tone. This particular model was also factory aged for a guitar show in Japan, which is not something that they normally do. I would say the relicing is just OK, a little too much buckle rash, IMO. But, oh my, does it play and sound good. The neck is nice and chunky with a subtle soft V at the nut going to a C up the neck. The guy who traded me prefers his Korina guitars to be fairly uniform in their appearance, but I like the dark mineral streaking it has.

There's a Robin Savoy over at TGP. https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/robin-savoy-semi-hollow-guitar-with-upgrades-1750.2604904/

2019 Tokai LS-129. Recent re-fret and setup. 59-ish neck. I don't know how quickly you need something, but I will be in Chicago at the end of the month. Happy to ship, though.

I'll ditto this. Saw them in San Francisco around the same time and thought it was great. Glad I got to see them in any iteration as I'm just a hair too young (don't say that too often these days) to have caught them at the beginning.

That looks like a killer guitar. I'm kinda glad it has a slim neck, or I probably couldn't resist.

Digging around, I found this video demo which I'm fairly certain is this exact guitar.

Here's an interesting guitar that came across my radar. It's A Terada built small body semi hollow. It's slightly smaller than a 339. The body is 2 piece Korina that's been hollowed out leaving a center block. The body and f hole binding is tortoise shell which is a nice contrast with the light burst finish on the top. The neck is Korina with a comfortable medium C carve. It's in really good shape and plays nicely. Tone is clear and crisp. From what I can tell, Rozalia is a brand that was made for the Musicland Key store in Japan. There's no serial number or identification, but from my digging I think it's from around 2015.