This seems bonkers, sub-$1k Hamer USAs

[bry4321]

I count at least 4 or 5 mentioned here in the last week or two. 🤯 

[stonge]

I picked up a good deal on my third Strandberg so this time I'm actually trying to honor the 1-in 1-out rule. The market lull that made the Strandberg affordable also makes it tougher to sell other gear to offset the purchases.

[Jimbilly]

17 minutes ago, stonge said:

I picked up a good deal on my third Strandberg so this time I'm actually trying to honor the 1-in 1-out rule. The market lull that made the Strandberg affordable also makes it tougher to sell other gear to offset the purchases.

the "1 in 1 out" rule is arbitrary, I object. "2 in 1 out" is a lot more fun. If my math is correct, I added 5 this year, 6 if you include basses, or maybe it was 7...  (but sadly no Hamers)

Edited December 11, 2025 by Jimbilly

[diablo175]

I'm trying to honor the 1 in, 1 out rule as well. So far, I'm not doing so well. This landed yesterday.

Oops.  

[hamerhead]

1 hour ago, diablo175 said:

...trying to honor the 1 in, 1 out rule....

That's never worked for me. It's more like 3 or 4 in, 1 or 2 out.

[diablo175]

48 minutes ago, hamerhead said:

That's never worked for me. It's more like 3 or 4 in, 1 or 2 out.

The operative word there is "trying"   Not consistently adhered to. 

[HamerCustomEr]

8 hours ago, diablo175 said:

I'm trying to honor the 1 in, 1 out rule as well. So far, I'm not doing so well. This landed yesterday.

Oops.  

Cool case!

[Disturber]

700 for a nice Daytona and 900 for an Artist 25th Anniversary are insane prices. Talk about bang for the buck. Both these should cost double.

[Cary]

On 12/12/2025 at 9:17 AM, hamerhead said:

That's never worked for me. It's more like 3 or 4 in, 1 or 2 out.

For me, it’s been like 8 in, 1 out over the years. 😂 

[kizanski]

On 12/11/2025 at 12:41 PM, Jimbilly said:

...6 if you include basses...

Ummm... why wouldn't you count the basses?

[mathman]

On 12/12/2025 at 9:17 AM, hamerhead said:

That's never worked for me. It's more like 3 or 4 in, 1 or 2 out.

So, over the last 4 years it has been 2 new basses in and erm..  let me count...  oh yea, zero going out. 😀

[veatch]

Always cover your basses. 

sooorry. 

[MJD]

Bunch of light weights! Over the last three years 45 in and zero out!  Sick!!! Hamers 15. More please! LOL!

[guitarzandstuff]

I’m in the 4 out, 1 in camp. I’ve been fortunate enough to hit some cool vintage pieces at my local guitar spot. Consigned quite a few guitars there and took home 3 cool old Gibsons.