Graphic in Germany

[Montelovesco]

This popped up here. No affiliation, as usual.  Seller asks 1.600€ 
 

https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/hamer-special-1982-grafic-series/3459637617-74-9504?utm_source=copyToPasteboard&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_medium=social&utm_content=app_ios

[mrjamiam]

I haven't broken out my translation aids to get past the cookies screen, but that is a very good-looking Graphic Special at what seems a reasonable price (given that I haven't yet read the description details).  I do note the finish flaws on the top and bottom face edges.

[Montelovesco]

ChatGPT:

 

The offered Hamer Special is largely in original condition. Two filled drill holes in front of the bridge indicate that a guitar synthesizer pickup was installed at some point in its life. I’m not entirely certain whether the strap buttons are original. Apart from that, everything appears to be original.

Technically, the guitar is in excellent condition, although it shows obvious signs of honest playwear. The critical areas around the neck heel and the transition between the neck and headstock are free from any significant finish cracks.

The guitar has been professionally set up with a low action, and the frets have been freshly leveled and dressed. The DiMarzio PAF pickups work perfectly and complement the naturally resonant acoustic character of the mahogany construction exceptionally well.

The Graphic Series consists of just 113 guitars produced between 1980 and 1982. Each instrument was individually hand-painted by a single artist in either a black-and-white or red-and-white design, making every guitar unique. A red-and-white example was owned by John Lennon shortly before his death and is now part of the John Lennon Museum collection. Many guitars from this series were later modified with Kahler tremolos or similar hardware, so original examples have become increasingly difficult to find.

I’m selling this guitar simply because I now almost exclusively play long-scale instruments, and I’m trying not to become a collector. Human beings have a remarkable talent for turning musical instruments into museum exhibits. I’m making a modest attempt to resist that impulse.

[Dave Scepter]

Thanks for translating that... It was very informative 😃👌

[mrjamiam]

He even describes its acoustic voice!

[bry4321]

😍😍😍😍😍

[cornjulio]

I owned this for a wee while. nice finish, neck more like a thin D style (probably the reason I sold it) . Seller is friendly and trustworthy. I bought the opaque blue matching headstock special from him. Sometimes I just feel plain silly with all the back and forth of guitars in my life. 🥲

[Montelovesco]

33 minutes ago, cornjulio said:

I owned this for a wee while. nice finish, neck more like a thin D style (probably the reason I sold it) . Seller is friendly and trustworthy. I bought the opaque blue matching headstock special from him. Sometimes I just feel plain silly with all the back and forth of guitars in my life. 🥲

Welcome to my life… 😁

[mrjamiam]

If it was across town, I'd go get it.  Across the ocean, I'm not so quick on the trigger.

The thought of having nearly 2% of the entire Graphic production is enticing, though.