Sunburst appreciation thread

For the Sunburst fan, when you need that quick 12 string and BearClaw Spruce is your flavor over a maple top. When Crowns just won't do for an over-the-top guitar you have to go with boomers. (actually I believe our own Bob P. did some of the actual work on this guitar, another killer idea made for Bill Kaman).

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Man. Do you have a pick of the whole thang?

 
For the Sunburst fan, when you need that quick 12 string and BearClaw Spruce is your flavor over a maple top. When Crowns just won't do for an over-the-top guitar you have to go with boomers. (actually I believe our own Bob P. did some of the actual work on this guitar, another killer idea made for Bill Kaman).

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Man. Do you have a pick of the whole thang?
Here you go, a few shots of the Doubleneck. Actually balances pretty good on a strap. Love the ply binding on the headstock and body and who doesn't love boomers! Nice idea Bill K!!!!

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Here are some other pics I found-

The Paul Stanley Doubleneck. Lots of good stories about this one.

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Another old family shot, more "normal" Sunbursts, they are such great guitars!!!

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Enjoy.

Peter.

 
Hi PF: Jol made me bandsaw that one, you know another one of those factory "seconds", can't have them floating around. Just like they say, don't buy your groceries on a Monday it is all the leftover/handled stuff from the weekend, don't buy a Hamer that was made on Mondays either, unless they have had at least two cups of coffee before hitting the line. /emoticons/default_biggrin.png/emoticons/default_biggrin.png

Pics to come.

Peter
Now this, I want to see!

To keep this thread going, here are a few.

The forked headstock sunburst.....Don't you just love it when Hamer decides to put a wicked twist on things.

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For the Electraglide fans. Plain and simple and kickass good looking.

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I honestly don't think you can make a more perfect headstock than this one-long explorer headstock that is bound, come on.

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Here is another fun one, made for Tommy Shaw, flip a switch and "listen carefully, aaaaaahhhhhhh, you can go grab a bite and it's still sustaining that note.....aaaahhhhhhh").

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For the Sunburst fan, when you need that quick 12 string and BearClaw Spruce is your flavor over a maple top. When Crowns just won't do for an over-the-top guitar you have to go with boomers. (actually I believe our own Bob P. did some of the actual work on this guitar, another killer idea made for Bill Kaman).

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The new stuff is pretty damn good, but for us 'old folks around here, they were making some pretty nice guitars back in the 70-80's. (another one of those "factory seconds" with crown inlays but they forgot to bind the neck... /emoticons/default_wink.png )

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Enjoy, Sunbursts rule or at least come in a nice second to the old standards!!! Hats off to geniuses at Hamer!!!!

Peter.

OMFG.....Peter your the MAN! WOW DUDE I AM SOOOOOO JEalous

 
My one and only. 8 0331

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Most of the mods were done before I bought it from Kline Music in Sacramento in 1990. I'm responsible for the EMGs and broken headstock /emoticons/default_wink.png

Anyone know if the bridge can be removed and a sustain block put back? I've seen the miracle BCRGreg worked with filling the routing for a floyd on that black sunburst, but the Badass bridge uses posts and the paint would be tricky. I've had her for 20 years, so I figure I'll be keeping her and should have the work done even if she'll never sell for more than $350, which, incidentally, is what I paid for her. I think I asked that here once before several years ago, but don't remember.

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My first post!

Sunburst# 0 1655

Well used before I got it, and I've had it since 1987. Neck pup freshly rewound by DiMarzio and I've replaced the missing speed knob since the photo was taken. I'd snap some better pics, but it's freezing cold in Chicago.

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My first post!

Sunburst# 0 1655

Well used before I got it, and I've had it since 1987. Neck pup freshly rewound by DiMarzio and I've replaced the missing speed knob since the photo was taken. I'd snap some better pics, but it's freezing cold in Chicago.

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Welcome!!!

That Sunburst is beautiful!!

 
That's an entrance 8

Beauty !

Didn't knew DiMarzio did rewinds.

How did you specified that ?

 
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