Normans rare guitars donates a Special

[Disturber]

90's Special donated to MuttNation-Tractor Supply Relief for Rescues Fund.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHHHlarSNXw/?igsh=eWdkcmJscXYzanJz

[Steve Haynie]

It would be more desirable without the autograph.  Is Joe Bonamassa known for playing a Hamer Special?  No. 

[kizanski]

4 minutes ago, Steve Haynie said:

It would be more desirable without the autograph.  Is Joe Bonamassa known for playing a Hamer Special?  No. 

It was probably their attempt at what they thought was the only way to make a generic Hamer Special appear valuable.  
Obviously, we Hamer fans see it differently.

My stance on signatures on guitars - anyone’s signature - is well documented.  

[stonge]

Maybe if they inlaid Joe's name on the fingerboard that Special might rise to Epiphone pricing levels...

[kizanski]

1 hour ago, stonge said:

Maybe if they inlaid Joe's name on the fingerboard that Special might rise to Epiphone pricing levels...

Or if they had spelled "Hamer" correctly.

 

"Bonamassa" they spelled right, though.

 

 

[Disturber]

14 hours ago, kizanski said:

Or if they had spelled "Hamer" correctly.

 

"Bonamassa" they spelled right, though.

 

 

Glad ot was not autographed by Rikk Nileseon.

[cmatthes]

15 hours ago, kizanski said:

Or if they had spelled "Hamer" correctly.

 

"Bonamassa" they spelled right, though.

 

 

It's a good thing the brand name isn't in huge letters on the headstock or anything...

[velorush]

16 hours ago, kizanski said:

Or if they had spelled "Hamer" correctly.

[Steve Haynie]

In the video it is obvious that Joe Bonamassa was only acquainted with that guitar long enough for it to come out of the case and get signed.  What was that?  A minute?  Why bother?  Someone has bid $1400 already. 

[Hbom]

18 minutes ago, Steve Haynie said:

 Someone has bid $1400 already. 

Probably about what it is worth on current market. IF you could clean it up without ruining the finish.

[hamerhead]

On 3/12/2025 at 6:15 PM, kizanski said:

Or if they had spelled "Hamer" correctly.

 

"Bonamassa" they spelled right, though.

 

 

And this is why

will always be better than AbbyNorman's Rare Guitars.

Plus it's in the coolest state ever. 

No, really. It gets f***ing cold here.

 

[RobB]

The longest month of my life was a weekend spent in Milwaukee. 

[HSB0531]

On 3/12/2025 at 4:30 PM, kizanski said:

It was probably their attempt at what they thought was the only way to make a generic Hamer Special appear valuable.  
Obviously, we Hamer fans see it differently.

My stance on signatures on guitars - anyone’s signature - is well documented.  

Yes, like a video of said famous person signing the guitar and presenting it to someone.  But sharpie sig's wear and fade in normal playing, and if you decide to spray clear over it to preserve it, make sure the clear doesn't react to the sharpie ink ( I have a story behind that one ).  Me personally, I don't like autographed guitars which goes against my liking of autographed sun visors 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[HSB0531]

1 hour ago, hamerhead said:

And this is why

will always be better than AbbyNorman's Rare Guitars.

Plus it's in the coolest state ever. 

No, really. It gets f***ing cold here.

 

I was in Madison once.  I liked the people and the place.  But didn't you mean AbbyNormal Rare Guitars?  

 

 

[HSB0531]

On 3/13/2025 at 9:25 AM, Disturber said:

Glad ot was not autographed by Rikk Nileseon.

Autographed www.Estwing.com Hammer:  The world famous Joe E. Boonnahmasssa signed off at Nourmz Medium Rare Geetarz.

[Disturber]

3 hours ago, HSB0531 said:

Autographed www.Estwing.com Hammer:  The world famous Joe E. Boonnahmasssa signed off at Nourmz Medium Rare Geetarz.

[HSB0531]

20 minutes ago, Disturber said:

YES!!!!!

[HSB0531]

37 minutes ago, Disturber said:

Is that the AAAA grade marbled top Hammer in rare red finish???