PSA - 25th Anniversary Artist $899

[LucSulla]

I can't quite bring myself to pull the trigger on this, but for $899 plus shipping, seems like a price straight out of 15 years ago. 

https://www.austinvintageguitars.com/store#!/1999-Hamer-USA-25th-Anniversary-Double-Cutaway/p/798901769

[hamerhead]

Somebody do this NOW! An absolute steal.

[geoff_hartwell]

Damn that’s great!

[Dave Scepter]

Also listed "for a little more" on Reverb 

Hamer 25th Anniversary Artist 1999 - Cherry https://reverb.com/item/93440661?utm_source=android-app&utm_medium=android-share&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=93440661

[LucSulla]

3 minutes ago, Dave Scepter said:

Also listed "for a little more" on Reverb 

Hamer 25th Anniversary Artist 1999 - Cherry https://reverb.com/item/93440661?utm_source=android-app&utm_medium=android-share&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=93440661

That's how I found it the listing here. 

Any time I see an actual shop who lists on reverb, I always check to see if they have a website with their own POS. I'd say 75% of the time if they do, they don't charge sales tax. Easy way to save 7% (for me in MS), and if it's cheaper with free shipping to boot, well hell yeah. 

Did I mention I'm a degenerate guitar buyer?

[neastguy]

id snag it if I were local

[Saul Goodman]

I'm looking at a Les Paul tomorrow. If I don't snag it I may look into this.

ETA: Wasn't the 25th usually a metallic gray? Also, are these the usual JB / 59 set?

Edited December 8, 2025 by Saul Goodman

[plagtr2]

Love mine.  Changed the tuners to stamped/plastic knobs (looks cooler  and some Motor City pups.  A great guitar!

[crunchee]

Somebody will be very happy...if/when it gets bought.  Don't forget this cautionary tale:

 

[Dave Scepter]

 

Pretty thin wood right there

Edited December 8, 2025 by Dave Scepter

[hamerhead]

2 hours ago, Saul Goodman said:

....ETA: Wasn't the 25th usually a metallic gray?...

That's the Vanguard. Similar, with P90s.

[RobB]

2 hours ago, Saul Goodman said:

Wasn't the 25th usually a metallic gray?

Nope. Cherry and opaque black. 

2 hours ago, Saul Goodman said:

Also, are these the usual JB / 59 set?

Yep. 

[Jakeboy]

Damn fine deal. I paid more for my 2004 Artist Korina HB back in 2007.

[hamerhead]

5 hours ago, Dave Scepter said:

 

Pretty thin wood right there

That's an F-hole, Dave.

[neastguy]

its like nothing is selling .. even at great prices...   maybe since christmas is right around the corner

[Dave Scepter]

8 hours ago, hamerhead said:

That's an F-hole, Dave.

You're an F-hole! 🤣

Seriously though, that's a undisclosed crack... makes me wonder what else is undisclosed? 

[Saul Goodman]

1 hour ago, Dave Scepter said:

You're an F-hole! 🤣

Seriously though, that's a undisclosed crack... makes me wonder what else is undisclosed? 

Mineral deposit, Maybe?

[burningyen]

16 hours ago, Dave Scepter said:

 

Pretty thin wood right there

I think New Hartford ('97 onwards) f-holed Hamers had significantly thinner tops than Arlington Heights Hamers.

[Dave Scepter]

FYI, just received a email answering the question regarding the NON crack.. 

I'm just trying to make sure everybody spends their money wisely and does not end up with buyer's remorse... please forgive me for the false alarm 

5 hours ago, Saul Goodman said:

Mineral deposit, Maybe?

 

Edited December 9, 2025 by Dave Scepter

[Jimbilly]

9 hours ago, neastguy said:

its like nothing is selling .. even at great prices...   maybe since christmas is right around the corner

 selling is slow right now from what I'm experiencing and hear, typically it would be busy this time of year

[Saul Goodman]

I'd buy it but then I'd have to relic it. 

[Ua D]

Best of the 3 artists I owned was the 25th plain one like this.  Had lots of dark grain streaking also. I think these are  one of the best values in the Hamer lineup.   I swear I've never seen a decent picture online of what these look like in person with the transparent cherry finish over mahogany.  I include my photo too, I'm no photographer and I never could capture what it looks like in person. 

[hamerhead]

Great, versatile guitars. 

[Brooks]

My 2nd Hamer (1st USA) was a 25th

[hamerhead]

Times are definitely f***ing weird right now when - after 4 days - this thing still sits unclaimed by any one of us nutcases. 

The end is near.