PSA 1995 Korina Standard #37 $6995 Not Affiliated

[Ham Rex]

This looks like a great piece for someone's collection, studio, stage.

Looks mint.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/msg/d/atherton-hamer-usa-standard-explorer/7804783676.html

Mint OHSC

Edited November 29, 2024 by Ham Rex

[kizanski]

I used to own #36.

I got considerably less than $7000 for it when I sold it.

[specialk]

19 minutes ago, kizanski said:

I got considerably less than $7000 for it when I sold it.

It's now in the ritzy part of the Bay Area, so maybe the owner thinks it's worth more than it's worth in real life. 

[crunchee]

 I think I'll wait until after The Holidays for a sizeable price reduction, and take the chance that it doesn't get sold in the meantime.  

[Ham Rex]

On 11/29/2024 at 9:15 AM, kizanski said:

I used to own #36.

I got considerably less than $7000 for it when I sold it.

How long ago did you sell it?

Just curious.

[kizanski]

11 hours ago, Ham Rex said:

How long ago did you sell it?

Oh, it was over a dozen years ago.
The photos I have date back to October of 2011 and I didn't keep it for long.

[shankyboy]

I keep hoping #22 will surface for sale. 

[Ham Rex]

10 hours ago, kizanski said:

Oh, it was over a dozen years ago.
The photos I have date back to October of 2011 and I didn't keep it for long.

Wow! That's beautiful!

Inflation has gone up 35.5% since then.

So $100 then costs $135.50 today.

I wish I could go back to $350 Hamer USA Crowned and Bound Standards, Calis and Chaps!

Take a look a Reverb today... you can't find the exotic,unique Hamer like you could a year ago. There are a few nice deals but nothing just right, at least for me.

I've been waiting for a Rick Nielsen numbered Futura to pop up.

I regret canceling an order for a NOS one for $5000 with the Checkered case, silver switch cover and all the candy.

These are just my opinions and yes $7000 is expensive, but it is a unique guitar considering Gibson wants $9,999.99 for one of their thinner ones.

For some it's a once in a life time purchase.

For others a tool to flip for more money.

[gorch]

On 12/12/2024 at 1:35 AM, Ham Rex said:

So $100 then costs $135.50 today.

You are saying that treefiddy now is a fiffiddy. 😎

[planetgaffnet]

I just did a little bit of jizz. 

[HSB0531]

16 hours ago, gorch said:

You are saying that treefiddy now is a fiffiddy. 😎

Nope

Foh-sevon-tee-foh-twenna-Fi

[HSB0531]

On 11/29/2024 at 1:32 AM, Ham Rex said:

This looks like a great piece for someone's collection, studio, stage.

Looks mint.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/msg/d/atherton-hamer-usa-standard-explorer/7804783676.html

Mint OHSC

Man I just Love Those 💛💛💛

[guitarzandstuff]

On 11/29/2024 at 9:36 AM, specialk said:

It's now in the ritzy part of the Bay Area, so maybe the owner thinks it's worth more than it's worth in real life. 

Actually #36 still resides on the east coast. ☺️

[kizanski]

5 minutes ago, guitarzandstuff said:

Actually #36 still resides on the east coast. ☺️

Frank, did I buy it from you or sell it to you?  Or both?  Did we trade?

[guitarzandstuff]

6 hours ago, kizanski said:

Frank, did I buy it from you or sell it to you?  Or both?  Did we trade?

I believe I gave you a red Firebird and a some cash and got the Standard from you in trade

Edited December 15, 2024 by guitarzandstuff

[kizanski]

33 minutes ago, guitarzandstuff said:

I believe I gave you a red Firebird and a some cash and got the Standard from you in trade

Yes! I’m glad one of us still has a memory.  

[Ham Rex]

3 hours ago, kizanski said:

Yes! I’m glad one of us still has a memory.  

So many awesome guitars have passed through your hands and to and from your friends hands.

That's amazing! It truly is.

Have a great night.

M

[kizanski]

10 hours ago, Ham Rex said:

So many awesome guitars have passed through your hands and to and from your friends hands.

Yes, certainly more than I deserved to own.
Truly an embarrassment of riches.

[Ham Rex]

On 12/16/2024 at 9:44 AM, kizanski said:

Yes, certainly more than I deserved to own.
Truly an embarrassment of riches.

Was 36 a one piece body?

I bought #19 and it's a two-piece body. Was supposed to be NOS but no Reg card. Not a scratch or ding on it. Case was mint. I bought an older fitted case for it to keep the points fresh and unscathed. Yes I over paid but I love it and it is still mint. Somehow I think most stores don't tell tell the truth. If as started below they bought directly from factory, where is the Reg Card.

From seller "These two guitars have been residing in our shop since we got them directly from the Hamer factory in the '90s, and have been revolving from our shop (out of public reach) to our vintage guitar museum on the top floor of our building ever since."

After buying one and returning to GC one without original PU, a Coffin Case, I decided paying more for one with a Hamer Case and supposedly NOS was a better route for me. I think it was 26 or 28.

My Korina 5 string Standard bass is 2 piece body.

Are two piece bodies less desirable?

I love the sound, tone and souls of both of them.

[kizanski]

58 minutes ago, Ham Rex said:

Was 36 a one piece body?

No, I don't think so.