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Chatted with the good folks at Music City Bridge, they said with the original bridge being Wilkinson that they would be metric. Looking at their Savvy compensated wraptail in nickel with their locking studs, which I'm told will be drop-in compatible with the existing threaded bushings. I'll update the thread with what the verdict is in case anyone searches this in the future. @butcher this guitar is killer, and crazy clean for being 30 yrs old this year.

I just added a couple more of these stands. Love 'em, good deal here @~$35 ea. https://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid

Looking at replacing the hardware on a wraptail studio custom from 1995. If I'm buying a replacement bridge and posts, do I need metric or standard threads to match the existing bushings? Is the post spacing 3.25" center to center? Thanks in advance.

Yeah I started this thread looking for some feedback on this guitar, and y'all talked me into buying it. Buncha damn enablers. Should get here tomorrow. 🤘

Thanks man, much appreciated- msg me anytime.

These slight cosmetic deficiencies will be corrected forthwith. I've always wanted an Arlington Heights Hamer... edited to add- I hope buying an orange guitar the day before the Texas game doesn't affect my beloved DAWGS.

And creme plastics, like @tommyh's special.

what's the neck like? do you know if the pearly gates are original? Thanks!

It could explain the lack of truss rod cover, maybe the original one was personalized. I found a thread from a couple years ago where the VO vs AG was being debated:

Just saw this pop up in my feed- anyone know what this finish is called? It's like a lighter 59 but "unburst". Aztec Gold? https://reverb.com/item/93057953-1995-hamer-usa-studio-custom-hardtail-quilted-maple-top-electric-guitar-w-ohsc

I agree. My Ultimate (0033) remains my first pick, every time. It sounds better than any other 2xHB guitar I've ever had, effortless controllable feedback, glorious sustain yet lightweight. I think I play better on that guitar than others, for whatever reason.

Right? As far as I can tell, the only drawback is that you lose the use of the PS2A's FX loop, but if you're just using it as a power amp, you could put your time-based FX in line after your preamp and before hitting the PS2A, and you'd have the same functionality.

Have you tried running your Friedman pres into the PS2A's FX return instead of the line input? I used my PS2A as a power amp for some Kingsley preamp pedals for a while with great results. Someone suggested to me to ignore the line input (and the manual instructions) and run straight into the FX return. I found it to be startlingly better.

I do a capful of Dale's instead of Worcestershire, but otherwise, I'm with Jimbilly Edited to add: grilled medium with a side of oxblood Shishkov.

Thanks, Kiz, I already feel better about the transaction. 😁

It's like we live in the same house

I never met any of those guys except Bill once, I was pouring a drink at my neighbor's Xmas party and I looked up and he was standing next to me waiting patiently for me to finish. Turns out he's buddies with my neighbors, @polarayou may know some of the same folks. But I saw Mastodon several times and Brent was the best part for me. That intersection is dangerous AF, always people trying to beat the turn light. Incidentally, it includes the corner of Oakland Cemetery, the oldest burial grounds in ATL.

I met Bobby a couple times, very interesting, approachable dude who was a great storyteller. Take it easy and thanks for the music.

Great pics of a killer guitar. I like how there's a gtr wall hanger 12 or so feet up on the living room wall. I wonder what lives up there.

t51.pdf edited to add, this schematic doesn't account for the piezo or a TRS output, but was listed here: https://www.hamerfanclub.com/hamer-guitar-wiring-schematics/

I haven't done any exhaustive research on the whole Nellcote Theft story, but from what I've read, it all sounds pretty hazy for reasons ranging from mis-recollection, to drug-debt payoff to possible insurance fraud. There apparently aren't any pics showing the Burst in question from the Exile sessions, while there are of many of the other guitars reportedly stolen at the time. Who knows what actual claim Mick has at this point. I bet Peter Green regrets reportedly "giving away" Greenie. I wonder what he thinks of seeing it played on Metallica tour.

Makes one wonder what the countdown is signifying... Either a reissue release, or the guitar has already been found and there will be some sort of feature documentary released then? I do kinda dig how the guitar is doing the fading-in-and-out-of-existence thing on this webpage... https://www.losttothefuture.com/

I'm not usually all-in for bluegrass but I can't get enough of this guy- seeing him this weekend at a new venue in ATL called the Eastern- very cool place to see a show if you get a chance.

Saw some great bathroom graffiti at a local bar the other night: Roses are red Violets are blue They don't wanna believe it be like it is But it do.

Reading the last few posts, I realized I'm about 27 more guitars away, and I climbed back in bed and pulled the covers over my head.