1996 Hamer Eclipse tobacco burst w/ OHSC - $899 + actual shipping

[stonge]

This is a 1996 Hamer Eclipse in tobacco burst with OHSC; the guitar is in very clean condition with only one or two depressions in the finish (nothing through to the wood). The guitar has TonesPros locking studs and a lightning bar bridge currently on it with a Wilkenson adjustable wrap tail bridge in the case (I think I have a TonePros wrap tail for it around here somewhere, and I'll throw that in if I can find it lol). 7 lbs 12 ounces on my postal scale, and the neck feels like a medium D carve. Pardon the reflections in the photos; it also looks like a one piece body to me.

Priced at $899 + actual shipping in continental US; of course in person pickup in East Hartford, CT is welcomed or i can meet up within a reasonable distance. 

You can reach me at stongemon@aol.com with any questions about the guitar.

Best Wishes,

stonge

[specialk]

I love it! Anything but red… 

[topekatj]

@stonge is that the original Hamer branded case? If so, I would call that a bargain!

[burningyen]

Man, what a price.

[Jakeboy]

Lots of killer Hamer deals showing up. I always have wanted an Eclipse….

[stonge]

Yes that is a Hamer USA case. I'm pretty sure it's original to the guitar,  but guitars can end up in the wrong individual case (the usual tell is to look at the control pattern in the inside top of the case - this one definitely looks like the Eclipse pattern) so let's call it original-spec Hamer USA case lol. 

[BruceM]

Wow, one of my favorite finishes, and that's a fantastic price.  If that were a Phantom....
I've got two Eclipses, a 12 string that I've had since '98 and vintage orange that I bought from Jonathan 10 or 12 years ago.  Both get played regularly at the 4321.  I love the mini-humbuckers!  GLWTS

[HamerCustomEr]

Wow, an Eclipse in sunburst!  I'm in love!

 

[topekatj]

17 hours ago, stonge said:

Yes that is a Hamer USA case. I'm pretty sure it's original to the guitar,  but guitars can end up in the wrong individual case (the usual tell is to look at the control pattern in the inside top of the case - this one definitely looks like the Eclipse pattern) so let's call it original-spec Hamer USA case lol. 

By chance is the back (and possibly back of the neck) bursted as well?

[stonge]

1 hour ago, topekatj said:

By chance is the back (and possibly back of the neck) bursted as well?

Yes it is. The sunshine over hypes the yellow though. There is also a little burst on the back of the headstock. 

[topekatj]

Totally cool! Nice mahogany also. Dear Santa….  GLWTS!

[HamerCustomEr]

I don't understand why Hamer didn't make more of these Eclipses in beautiful burst instead of that blood red?  Or green?  Probably just because it was more inexpensive.  It is hard enough to find an Eclipse in more natural-looking orange.  If I didn't have an Eclipse XII (unfortunately in red), then I would be all over this great deal!

Edited December 12, 2025 by HamerCustomEr

[hamerican gigolo]

What's wrong with Eclipses in red or green??? 😤

[HamerCustomEr]

On 12/13/2025 at 6:32 PM, hamerican gigolo said:

What's wrong with Eclipses in red or green??? 😤

Nothing, if you like 'em.  Personally, I prefer natural looking finishes, or sunbursts where you can see the grain of the wood.

[stonge]

sale pending...

[Citrus]

Hmmm..

[stonge]

This one is spoken for; just a matter of timing the shipping around the holidaze.

[Citrus]

Cool....... just in case.....

[hamerican gigolo]

On 12/12/2025 at 1:01 PM, HamerCustomEr said:

I don't understand why Hamer didn't make more of these Eclipses in beautiful burst instead of that blood red?  Or green?  Probably just because it was more inexpensive.  It is hard enough to find an Eclipse in more natural-looking orange.  If I didn't have an Eclipse XII (unfortunately in red), then I would be all over this great deal!

I'll tell you what. If you feel that having an Eclipse XII in red is rather unfortunate, please feel free to send it to me where it will be most appreciated. 🙂

Edited December 24, 2025 by hamerican gigolo