WTB: Lefty Hamer Californian Elite or Chaparral

[shmer]

Hi everyone!

I'm looking to buy a left-handed Hamer Californian Elite or Chaparral.

I'm open to different years and finishes, so if you have one you'd consider selling, or know of one that might be available, please let me know. Feel free to reply here or send me a PM.

Thanks!

[ARM OF HAMER]

                                         Ouch! that's going to be a tough call, I can't believe many were made and I would have to believe what were built were all custom ordered. Lefty's no matter who is building them are small in numbers. And IF you find one it's probably going to have a premium price attached. Experts here could comment further. 

Edited Wednesday at 12:16 PM by ARM OF HAMER

[shmer]

7 hours ago, ARM OF HAMER said:

                                         Ouch! that's going to be a tough call, I can't believe many were made and I would have to believe what were built were all custom ordered. Lefty's no matter who is building them are small in numbers. And IF you find one it's probably going to have a premium price attached. Experts here could comment further. 

They actually pop up on Reverb and eBay from time to time. Unfortunately, I've let a few listings slip by over the years, so I finally decided it's time to get serious about finding one. Figured posting here would be a good way to cover all my bases!

[ARM OF HAMER]

                                   Sure Reverb that would be the place to keep an eye peeled. Never hurts to ask here as this is the place for all things Hamer. Reverb IS hit or miss, I watched for a long time for a guitar I was looking for...............all stock, rare color and in excellent condition. Finally found one on Reverb/Chicago Music Exchange had it and I bought it. Good Luck!

[shmer]

On 10/22/2026 at 1:47 AM, ARM OF HAMER said:

                                   Sure Reverb that would be the place to keep an eye peeled. Never hurts to ask here as this is the place for all things Hamer. Reverb IS hit or miss, I watched for a long time for a guitar I was looking for...............all stock, rare color and in excellent condition. Finally found one on Reverb/Chicago Music Exchange had it and I bought it. Good Luck!

Thanks! I'll definitely keep an eye on Reverb and continue checking here as well. Hopefully, something will turn up eventually. Glad you finally found the one you were looking for!

[Hbom]

If you are a Facebooker there are a couple of Hamer USA pages that might have a lefty for sale from time to time. But I don't see any today.