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I'm still keeping an eye on that Scarab but doubt I'll bid. I keep wondering if there's anything wrong with it after seeing his other two Hamers for sale.....

Yep, that Chap has sure been beat up as well, but his Scarab for sale looks pretty good. Here: http://cgi.ebay.com/USA-1985-HAMER-SCARAB-...1QQcmdZViewItem

The s/n I come up with is 8 1758. But then, my eyes are old.

Understatement of the day! In the description he says: "This guitar has had some modification".

Anything by Wham!

OUCH! That sounds like a mistake I would've made. But ya know, I bet it's one of the sweetest playing Tele's out there. For the record, does anyone have a ballpark figure of what an all original 53 Tele would go for on the open market?

Rolling Stones... Sticky Fingers ETA: You Gotta Move at the end of side one. Nice touch!

Nice, but your black one is nicer, IMHO....

This has found a new home, but here is Special K #10:

HBD!

Any more at that price?

Damn, sounds like my kind of place! Seriously, after spending 7 years in Alaska, if I ever wanted to go back, it would be to B.C. Gorgeous! Take a camera and lots of film or memory cards!

Got the strings yet?

+1 for bubs! A good guy with great taste!

Jeez, Feynman, P.T. would've loved to have had you around, Let us know when (if) they show up for ya!

Okay, I'll pee in my own bed. I gotta go with feel. With all the pedals/effects/modeling amps available, I think I can recreate most any sound I need. But if the guitar doesn't feel right to me, I'm not gonna reach for it as much. Just my $.02....

Okay, here's the premise: You are allowed one guitar (yeah, right) Anyway, why do you keep your choice? Not so much interested in brand/model, but what makes a keeper a keeper? ON EDIT: Thought I had a poll attached, I guess not. The categories were: Tone Feel Sentimental value Investment value Originality Other

Hmm. Something happened when I opened the case that's for sure! HA!

Highest price was just a few months ago. $23 for Wishbone Ash Live Dates. Worth every penny! Dumbest purchase was, well, too many to count,

You dawg! Premature congratulations to ya,

Welcome back, Bruce! We need to hear some stories of the trip! Pics are always good, too!

I was very close to making a bid for that one when it came up for sale. It just oozes vintage vibe. Neck too skinny to get along with? Edit: Just noticed that you have it now Scuba. Congrats! Tone report? All the tone in the world! Neck pup is perfect alone, almost jazzy but with a growl. The bridge pup screams and snarls! Really awesome with them both on. As Bubs said, That Hamer has IT.

My 93 Special (non-FM) doesn't say Special on the headstock either. I can provide the serial number if anyone's interested.

No pics of the first one, a mid-90s Echotone import in Aztec Gold. Very nice for the money. My first USA Hamer was the 96 T-51 that I have foolishly let go of. Oh well, I am still happy!

Welcome. And, pics please,