velorush Posted January 22 Posted January 22 Atomic, again! Hamer USA Daytona Guitar S-style with Case - Black / Maple neck | Reverb Somebody's Hamer take on The Black Strat $1,200 with case. Needs a tort guard... 10 Quote
RobB Posted January 22 Posted January 22 A hardtail, to boot. I’d almost consider this one. 5 1 Quote
Dave Scepter Posted January 22 Posted January 22 17 minutes ago, RobB said: A hardtail, to boot. I’d almost consider this one. Hey, What's the neck profile shape like on these guitars? Quote
RobB Posted January 22 Posted January 22 4 minutes ago, Dave Scepter said: Hey, What's the neck profile shape like on these guitars? I wouldn’t know. I’m only familiar with set-necks from that era. 1 Quote
velorush Posted January 22 Author Posted January 22 4 minutes ago, Dave Scepter said: Hey, What's the neck profile shape like on these guitars? Always my question on every single guitar and almost never is that answered in an ad. My understanding was they were for the most part in the vein of the worldwide-conspiratorially-agreed-upon "medium C" (galls me to type that) 0.83" at the first fret, but recently one sold with a more acceptable (larger) neck, so who's to say (except the seller, who almost never says). [/rant] I suppose it is for the best. It keeps me from buying anything! Reverb sellers @currypowder (Derby City Gear), Music Zoo, Guitar Chimp and Guitar Riot are marked exceptions providing neck measurements and weight on almost every guitar. The Wildwood Guitar website is great in that regard, as well, and they do list on Reverb. Dave's is great about weight and will occasionally put neck specs. 2 1 Quote
hamerhead Posted January 22 Posted January 22 30 minutes ago, RobB said: A hardtail, to boot. I’d almost consider this one. Didn't notice that. Damn. A little rough around the edges but nothing terrible. And it's a hardtail. I don't need another Daytona.I don't need another Daytona.I don't need another Daytona.I don't need another Daytona.I don't need another Daytona. 3 Quote
Dave Scepter Posted January 22 Posted January 22 (edited) 26 minutes ago, velorush said: I suppose it is for the best. It keeps me from buying anything! Thanks for the response, I'll pass and save the $1300+... it's probably Strat like, ... I prefer full D-shaped, flat radius necks, like the Jacksons and Charvels... cool that it's a hardtail though Edited January 22 by Dave Scepter 1 Quote
Mike Brooks Posted January 22 Posted January 22 That one was mine along with the white Chaparrale at traded to Atomic. Bought off Reverb for $1100. Here are the pecs from the ad. 2 6 Quote
Dave Scepter Posted January 22 Posted January 22 FYI, here's the response from Atomic Music to my neck shape question... Hello! The neck shape is a standard C and the fretboard radius most closely resembles our 12 in fretboard radius tool. Please let us know if you have any more questions! 1 1 Quote
velorush Posted January 22 Author Posted January 22 I have two favorite Hamer necks: 1. the '03 Vintage Carve (0.88 first fret) on the Kiz' Senior and 2. the '82 Phantom A5 (also 0.88) I owned around fifteen years ago. As I understand it the Phantoms and Prototypes with trems typically had larger necks to provide additional stability. 1 Quote
hamerhead Posted January 22 Posted January 22 (edited) I'm on Daytona #6 (2 reds, 2 blondes, 2 blues): three '94s, two '95s and a '96, and the blue ones definitely sound better. The necks (both maple and rosewood) on all have been very consistent both size and shape-wise, with none being noticeably bigger or smaller than the next. All have been what I would consider right-down-the-middle medium 'C' shapes, with the standard Hamer 14" radius. The current '96 and '94 here feel very similar. Never had a black one before though, or a hardtail. Hmmmmm......And I'm not even a Strat guy. It's a sickness, I tell ya. ETA: I never measured any of them. They all just feel the same in my hand. For whatever that's worth. At least they're consistent. Edited January 22 by hamerhead 6 Quote
stobro Posted January 22 Posted January 22 8 hours ago, velorush said: Needs a tort guard... Or maybe a pearloid guard, then it would be a companion for my fretless Cruise. 6 Quote
Menehune Posted January 24 Posted January 24 On 1/22/2026 at 12:06 PM, hamerhead said: I don't need another Daytona.I don't need another Daytona.I don't need another Daytona.I don't need another Daytona.I don't need another Daytona. Says the.man who told me "Do it. Do it. Do it..." regarding the blue Daytona. You need another Daytona. You need another Daytona. You need another Daytona. You need another Daytona. You need another Daytona. You need another Daytona. You need another Daytona. You need another Daytona. 2 2 Quote
cmatthes Posted January 24 Posted January 24 If it's not too damned cold tomorrow, I may swing by Atomic to check it out before the overhyped "SNOWMAGEDDON!!!" hits DC. I'm a big Daytona fan - not really in the market for anything, but it'd be cool to give it a go. I already have a hardtail Daytona though... 7 1 Quote
hamerhead Posted January 24 Posted January 24 10 hours ago, cmatthes said: ....but it'd be cool to give it a go. Well if you do....DIBS! 1 Quote
BadgerDave Posted January 25 Posted January 25 (edited) Forgive me for the following negativity: I owned several Daytonas in the early 2000's. To me, they felt like slightly oversized, heavier and clunkier vesions of Stratocasters. I disliked the Wilkinson VSV bridges, which are inelegantly designed and uncomfortable to rest your hand on. They're also magnets for dust and gunk as well as being a pain to adjust. To me, the neck radius was too flat and the fingerboard felt too wide. I also disliked the Sperzel locking tuners. For my preferences, a Fender USA vintage reissue or a Warmoth build is a better solution. As much of a Hamer fan as I am, IMO, they made a subpar SSO (Strat shaped object). Edited January 25 by BadgerDave spelling 2 Quote
kizanski Posted January 25 Posted January 25 34 minutes ago, BadgerDave said: Forgive me for the following negativity: I owned several Daytonas in the early 2000's. To me, they felt like slightly oversized, heavier and clunkier vesions of Stratocasters. I disliked the Wilkinson VSV bridges, which are inelegantly designed and uncomfortable to rest your hand on. They're also magnets for dust and gunk as well as being a pain to adjust. To me, the neck radius was too flat and the fingerboard felt too wide. I also disliked the Sperzel locking tuners. For my preferences, a Fender USA vintage reissue or a Warmoth build is a better solution. As much of a Hamer fan as I am, IMO, they made a subpar SSO (Strat shaped object). I can't argue with any of that. I've had several Daytonas and even though I only really liked one of them, it wasn't going to make me forget any of the more "Fender-like" Strats that I had. "Strat-shaped object" sums it up accurately. 1 Quote
kizanski Posted January 25 Posted January 25 1 hour ago, hamerhead said: You're both wrong, and here's why: No, We're right, but it doesn't change the fact that I would buy it and repaint it so something "less blue". And then of course, I'd get bored with it and sell it. Probably at a loss. 3 Quote
ebradfordrich Posted January 25 Posted January 25 (edited) While we are on the subject of raining (er, snowing here in MA) Daytonas, here are a few more. Overpriced, IMO. Linky link here And a phantom And a repaired studio Edited January 25 by ebradfordrich X 2 Quote
WorstBandName Posted January 26 Posted January 26 17 hours ago, ebradfordrich said: While we are on the subject of raining (er, snowing here in MA) Daytonas, here are a few more. Overpriced, IMO. Linky link here And a phantom And a repaired studio I just came here to post these! Agreed that the prices are a bit high, but could be worth watching as MGR eventually price drops on some things I believe. Those appear to eb in decent condition but not original cases sadly. 1 Quote
PS4 FTW Posted January 26 Posted January 26 19 hours ago, ebradfordrich said: While we are on the subject of raining (er, snowing here in MA) Daytonas, here are a few more. Overpriced, IMO. Linky link here And a phantom And a repaired studio I checked these out last week. The Phantom and Daytonas were all too heavy for my liking--I'm dealing with some long term back issues so weight can be a deal breaker, generally speaking. The Daytonas played decent and looked to be in good condition, although I didn't really scrutinize them. My only experience with bolt-neck Hamers is my T-62, so I was kind of surprised at how heavy the Daytonas were. 3 Quote
velorush Posted January 26 Author Posted January 26 On that Phantom (not A5), here's one I've been watching on Reverb that just continues to drop in price: https://reverb.com/item/93579023-hamer-usa-phantom-custom-1997-cherry-red Now $1,624.95 ...with case and what a wild top! 2 1 Quote
scottcald Posted January 26 Posted January 26 If I didn't have a 90s Phantom, I'd get this. Also, if it had a sustain block, I'd get it. 1 Quote
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