KH Guitar Freak

There's an imposter!!!

It would have to be my 1995 Hamer Diablo II USA. AFAIK, mine came with a customised push pull pot on the master volume to activate the coil splitting...

Interesting. I always knew the Schaller ones have diecast metal for the baseplates. Never knew the saddles were of the same material as well. Oh well. The diecast metal sounds less high endy and the focus is brought more towards the midrange me thinks... I had to replace the baseplate on mine to a current Schaller LFR. Retrofits down to a T. My original Hamer one has seen better days in terms of being able to keep my saddles in place. One of the screwhole is stripped to oblivion. The new baseplate does have the hardened steel inserts. Shouldn't give me threading problems no more for years to come...

Incorrect. Schaller started using the hardened inserts at some point in the 90's (I'm sure someone here knows the exact point). So there are plenty of Hamer-stamped baseplates out there. - Austin If that's true, it must be in the late 90s then. Mine should be around the 1995 mark, as my Hamer Diablo II USA is a 1995 model. The screwholes were stripped. I ordered a brand new Schaller baseplate, and then swapped everything else onto it. Works like a charm now...

They are getting rarer to find indeed. However, if one is not fussed about not having the Hamer logo stamped on the trem itself, the Schaller LFRs should retrofit perfectly...

I just wished he played more creative shit than pandering to the meatbox department...

From what I can tell, Adam's FU Floyd is very similar to the Gotoh Floyd with some features of the OFR. The Gotoh in my Charvel is, IMO, such an improvement in funcionality/machining over other FR models, including OFR/Schaller/Edge trems. I like that the brass block is standard on the Gotoh/FU. The Gotoh block has grooves machined for each spring anchor and the springs are secured with counter-sunk machine screws. Nice feature, though you have to install the springs to the claw in a straight line, so no EVH-style, two-springs in an "A" shape, etc. The FU bridge features the OFR/Schaller, collared trem arm, which I don't care for that much. What IS cool is that the FU trem arm has an allen wrench built-in. Very clever! The Gotoh has a locking collar (allen screw, no threads) with a simarily non-threaded arm. I feel this design has the least "arm slop" of any FR model. Even if you adjust the arm tension loosely, it still feels pretty tight in the block. A sturdier feel... The FU/Gotoh (like the OFR), unlike the Schaller, has a hardened steel baseplate, no knife-edge inserts. In my experience, a tough, steel baseplate holds up well to trem abuse and intonation adjustment of the saddles. There have been more than a few posts on the HFC of members looking for worn-out, Schaller baseplates. Finally, the Gotoh/FU saddles are fully rectangular, with a cut-out for the allen screws that lock it to the baseplate. No "forked" saddles to warp over time. Overall, I feel Gotoh/FU Floyds have some capital improvements over the OFR design. Their consistent tuning/mechanics and superior metal castings work for me. In reality, three generations of great guitarists have gotten along JUST FINE with the OFR bridge, so I guess it all comes down to what features and quality you prefer. YMMV! The new Schaller LFRS have those hardened steel threading inserts for the intonation screws, so now they won't wear off as fast anymore...

HOLY SHITBALLS!!!

I've spoken to the video owner. He has said that as far as he knows, the pickups are stock Dimarzios. As for your evaluation, it's really hard to tell if it's mostly just volume difference. That's because Youtube video are relatively highly compressed. That being said, pretty much everyone that has heard both guitars, including me, have agreed that the Diablo II USA is the better sounding guitar...

Was your Diablo II USA ever coil splittable??? I've had 2 Diablo II's and I don't believe either one was coil-splittable; although I believe only the 2nd one was stock. - Austin Oh cool. Mine's coil splittable, and the wiring seems stock as well, unless someone actually bothered to rewire everything in the same manner again. Furthermore, I doubt so as I bought it "NOS" from a Hamer dealership... The story with mine is that "she" was my first ever electric guitar. I kinda feel bad sometimes. I was told by the friendly salesperson that there was this local musician that tried her out and really dig her. Only problem was he/she couldn't afford her, and kept asking for price reductions, not so much to squeeze the dealership, but he was more like begging the store to sell her to him. I bought her instead... Yes, I feel a little awkward referring to my guitars as "hers"... If a days ever comes where you want to downgrade or unload a few for another purchase, keep me in mind . Honestly, I highly doubt that, but I'll keep you posted if I ever unload anything...

Was your Diablo II USA ever coil splittable??? I've had 2 Diablo II's and I don't believe either one was coil-splittable; although I believe only the 2nd one was stock. - Austin Oh cool. Mine's coil splittable, and the wiring seems stock as well, unless someone actually bothered to rewire everything in the same manner again. Furthermore, I doubt so as I bought it "NOS" from a Hamer dealership... The story with mine is that "she" was my first ever electric guitar. I kinda feel bad sometimes. I was told by the friendly salesperson that there was this local musician that tried her out and really dig her. Only problem was he/she couldn't afford her, and kept asking for price reductions, not so much to squeeze the dealership, but he was more like begging the store to sell her to him. I bought her instead... Yes, I feel a little awkward referring to my guitars as "hers"...

Was your Diablo II USA ever coil splittable???

A few too many to list. You can even try those Ibanez Blazers...

Those are really nice plus some are the best price point axe's. I think I could find any sound I needed from those. I have been thinking of getting a Tokai Strat Clone. I watched a video of this guy going through all the stops with one of them and it sounded like a typical vintage strat in all of the spectrum clean or with distortion, just the guitar and amp. Not sure if they all sound like that but that one sounded like an early 60's strat to me. On my list. A lot of the 80s Japanese guitars are great, copies or not. For some companies, the earliest stuff were a bit hit or miss. It's usually around the mid-early to mid 80s that were great. Even the late 80s were pretty good too... As for Tokais, I used to own a Tokai LP LS-85GT. Basically a midrange Gold Top Les Paul copy. Traded it with someone who wanted to get rid of his G&L Legacy USA... Edit: Fucking hell. I lost count of all my guitars, so much so I didn't realise for ages that the G&L is not on my guitar list of ownership...

Heh... I forgot to edit that. I have another guitar in the collection as of that list. Got an EBMM Luke PDN a.k.a. Luke True Gold. Still nothing compared to many collection cats though...

Well it is a well though off guitar for sure. Maybe other Hamer's would fair better with you. OK, here's what happened: I thought "the second guitar" started after 2:30, as there's a pause. Wasn't watching it, so after a couple of more minutes I just said "this is it, I have a winner" and closed the web browser. This means I never got hear the Ibanez. Now I'm at home and watched the video until the end. The sound of the Ibanez sucks. The Diablo wins BIG time. I would do the same, I guess he just wanted to change camera angles. I like versatile guitars that are thick but can be shaped and don't have an after taste. Just raw, thick and pleasing. Just wanted to add the advertisement of the Diablo's from 96. It's difficult to read but the Alder bodied, Maple Neck with Rosewood Fretted Diablo's were priced the same due to equal manufacturing costs. . Both had Dimarzio's - a Norton Lite and a Pro Zone, but the Diablo II had the additional SM2 and 5 way switch. So it looks like playing the neck pickup on the I and II should sound about the same. I am looking to buy one, so either one would do the trick Well, I'm not too sure about this, but mine actually has a push/pull coil split control on the master volume knob. I did ask Hamer once if it was a standard spec, but they said they weren't too sure (either that, or it wasn't stock. I can't remember the exact details)...

I prefer the Diablo II as well. I love mine. Came stock with Dimarzio pickups. Dig them. Only Ibanez superstrat I'm interested in is the Joe Satriani signature models...

I'm going to learn this version on classical guitar, then proceed to pick up cougars...

Here is my Schecter Strategy Tele USA ala Telecaster Custom styled finish... Dimarzio F-spaced Norton in the bridge, and a Dimarzio 36th anniversary PAF neck in the neck. Each pickup has its own individual coil splitting capability. Pulling on the master volume knob splits the bridge, pulling on the master tone knob splits the neck. Delicious...

FAP! I need to get one someday...

Congrabs...

2 of them......that would weigh almost as much as a amp......LoL Im actually hoping to get a MFC101 one day for my AxeFxII and do away with a "standard" pedal board. Right now Im using the L6 HD500 as a controller for it and just have not had the time to figure out all the MIDI BS to program stomp switches.....I really look forward to the day when I only have to run one cable out to FOS! I'll have two seperate pedalboards, once for the loop in the amp, and another for the front effects. Should be a bit lighter that way...

I also own one. Still not enough outlets to power my whole pedalboard. Will need to grab one with the ToneBone mod...

The Pedal Power 2 isn't that expensive. Try a Burkey Flatliner Pro...