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Definitely go see SRV. My friend in high school invited me to an SRV concert, but I passed. A couple of years later he was gone. Shit. ZZ Top still seems to put on a good show. After my recent birthday gift, I'm going to add Leonard Cohen to the list.

Happy Birthday! Hope it's a blast!

Yeah, I'm not sure yet either.

There's definitely a story behind that one. I am pretty sure that was owned by Tommy Shaw. Tommy had signed the pickguard I believe; too bad they removed it.

1997.

Man, now I really want one! Even as a guitar, though, it would probably say someone else's name.

I think the regular Talladega (Talladega Amateur) is quite fascinating. I love the idea of a lightweight Fender scale sustain block with "big" single coils. I want one. I should stop reading this thread before I get stupid, though. What are the 4 positions on the switch - bridge, series, parallel, neck?

That is YOUR Vector. You just need to realize that before it's gone.

Should I email him and ask for a status? It's been nearly an hour.

Congrats, sort of. I had all but decided to buy it, but it wasn't for sale long enough for me to make up my mind. Enjoy it!

OK - I just ordered a set of the Rock Formula 10s. Let's time it!

First, I have no business being in this thread. With that out of the way, I feel like I have a keeper now. I think I'm going to have to vote for "wow." I used to look for features, thinking that if I owned only one guitar I want it to do everything (trem, frets, splits, piezo, LEDs, waffle iron). I also only bought guitars at great prices, as I was going to sell them sooner or later (mostly sooner). I wanted mint and pristine, all original without mods or significant work. I wanted (and still want) them to look cool. I feel pretty darn sure my Sunburst is a keeper. I love it. I say "wow" every time I play it - heck, every time I see it. It meets almost none of my former criteria. - I paid significantly more than market price - I then had it refretted (adding even more to the price) - I replaced a pickup (more $) - It has only (egad!) 22 frets - no trem - no coil splits - much finish checking, nicks, cracks, wear At this point I'd lose my ass if I tried to sell it, but I have absolutely no desire to anyway. So, I am calling this my keeper. I think it's the "wow" thing, as I've had resonant, great looking, great playing guitars in the past and have been able to sell them with no regret. Any reasonable person would be thrilled with any guitar I have owned; all top notch. So, ummm, "wow" is my answer. Oh, and it can't be a Peavey.

Fair question. I said the same thing myself. I thought so, too, but that's what his last shipment cost in the guitar box he has. I think he just ended up with a box that was a little too large to keep it inexpensive. I suggested that he cut the length down, and he will do what he can to minimize the cost. He also updated the listings to state that he would refund the shipping difference if it turned out to be less. I think it's too high as well, but it seems to vary based on the shipping distance. I know he's not out to make any money on shipping for what it's worth.

"auction ends this weekend" bump for a good friend. I got to see this guitar. I dislike the term "mint," so I will say it's 99.999999999. He's also listed a Les Paul Standard Premium Turbo Ultra Plus if anyone wants one of those. Thanks for looking.

That is beautiful.

Hmm.

I once paid retail price for Use Your Illusion I and II.

Just a bump to mention it as a PSA. This is my good friend's other NOS Hamer snag. He has decided to keep only the T51, so this one is up for grabs. It's "mint" and appears to be unplayed; from the same guitar store stock as the wraptail he just sold. He's also a really good guy. Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...=tab%3DWatching

Wow, great Tonality Patterns on that one.

Great - thanks. How did I ever live pre-HFC?

I have only a question, but with the eBay link I assume it should go in this forum. My friend has decided to sell his other NOS Hamer purchase on eBay. He has received a question about it not saying "Special" on the headstock. My '93 did. His '97 doesn't. Did Hamer stop using them at some point, or was it hit or miss, or ... Thanks. Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...=tab%3DWatching

That's how I found mine. I had never heard of Hamer. I typed "Les Paul" in the Gear Page classifieds. Luckily the owner typed something like "better than any Les Paul..." and I hit Google. Found this place, bought the guitar, and lost my mind... Edited to add (and I know this is unlike me to say): You shouldn't have sold that one! That top is perfection.

Welcome - splendid guitars!

Mine - 2002 Tobacco Monaco Elite Little did I know that buying it and joining the HFC would send me into an insane spiral of buying and selling. As as side note, I feel content with my guitar and amp setup now. It is a really strange feeling.

I don't think you should be allowed to post again until your entry is laden with pics of this thing.