NGD: 2002 Hamer Studio

[Case]

It’s been awhile since I’ve bought anything for myself, but this popped up on TGP for the going-rate price in Very Good condition AND the seller wanted one of my small amps in trade, so it worked out! 
 

My all time fave finish on a Hamer and dot inlays for a perfect, moderately bling-y look. Currently has Rio Grande BBQ and Texas pickups - they suit it well. 
 

Neck will require some getting used to on my part as I’m a 90s thin-neck-Hamer/Gibson 60s slim guy and this is definitely more of a ‘59 carve, but is very comfortable - just not what I’m used to. 
 

pics!

 

[BubbaVO]

Studios are cool.  That RG GT/BBQ pickup combination is better than the SD 59/JB to my ears.  Enjoy.

 

[Travis]

Congrats on the score!  I had an old ‘95 Special FM in Aztec Gold that was your Studio’s flat topped twin. Tried a Rio BBQ/Texas set in it and they were definitely an upgrade over stock. 

 

[Victor (Fret Friend)]

That looks just like my 2006: yours has the pickup config I want (mine has chrome-covered pickups)...

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[atomicwash]

The 2002 neck sounds perfect!

 

[Jimbilly]

I had a BBQ bucker, and I can't remember the other one, in a studio custom a had a long time ago, - it was whatever was commonly paired from them around 20 years ago.  I remember I really liked the Rio Grandes in that guitar. 

 

[Kookaburra]

Very nice, congrats!

I get you regarding the neck in contrast to some earlier models.  My 2004 Artist’s neck is much beefier than my 93 Special.  Fortunately both work for me!