How much is my Hamer Centaura worth ?

[cacophony]

Hi,

I have a Hamer Centaura that I bought in the early 90's that I'm looking to sell because I haven't really played guitar in the last 10 years. I had it custom made to be exactly like the one in the ad below.

The guitar is in absolutely mint condition (not a single ding), although it's definitely in need of a string change, fretboard clean, and possibly an action adjustment (I don't know; it's never been adjusted before). This guitar has been played very little since 1994 =) and I also have the original Hamer hard case in good condition as well.

So what do you think it's worth? What should I ask for it?

Thanks!

[serial]

Hi,

I have a Hamer Centaura that I bought in the early 90's that I'm looking to sell because I haven't really played guitar in the last 10 years. I had it custom made to be exactly like the one in the ad below.

The guitar is in absolutely mint condition (not a single ding), although it's definitely in need of a string change, fretboard clean, and possibly an action adjustment (I don't know; it's never been adjusted before). This guitar has been played very little since 1994 =) and I also have the original Hamer hard case in good condition as well.

So what do you think it's worth? What should I ask for it?

Thanks!

Dan

http://dangillen.lenscritic.com/craigslist/hamerad.jpg

Hard to say. The black and white granite was a standard finish on the Centauras in 1990-1992 as was the offset fingerboard dots and Hum/sing/sing configuration. There are days when they will go over $500, but they'd have to be really clean. I personally think that that was the coolest finish for those, but I've seen a lot of them around. Not all were in great shape though. There was one like that on eBay for the past month or so that didn't sell at $650 (which was high for a Centaura IMHO). Have to check with some other HFCers to see what they've been going for.

[atquinn]

Centauras get the least respect of all the Hamer shredders (even Diablos), so I would think around $400.

-Austin

[BubbaVO]

Centauras get the least respect of all the Hamer shredders (even Diablos), so I would think around $400.

-Austin

+1

A G&L/Fender/Jackson/Ibanez similarly equipped goes for about double. The Centaura is equal to those in every way.

[LadyScary]

take a picture and let's see it!

[cacophony]

Centauras get the least respect of all the Hamer shredders (even Diablos), so I would think around $400.

I think the problem is just finding the right buying because not many people know or care about Hamers these days. I agree that somebody in a rush to sell would only get $400.

But being patient and finding the right buyer will yield substantially more, especially if you have one that's mint.

For example, this one went for $830 (with shipping):

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...item=7411478504

Here's one with dings and wear that went for $660:

http://www.guitar-museum.com/guitar.php?ID=242

There is a lot of value in these old USA Hamers. At Guitar Center you'd be hard pressed to find something nearly this level of quality for any less than $1500 - $2000. And the current USA Hamers start at $3300.

[KH Guitar Freak]

I may be interested, what pups are in her???

[tobereeno]

maple fretboards are a bit more rare, so there'd be a bit of a premium on those. The alder body kicks ass with the JB pickup in a Centaura.

Put it up on eBay, see what the market sets the price at. I wouldn't hope for large amounts of money, but I think you'd get more than $400, especially with that particular finish.

[Disturber]

maple fretboards are a bit more rare, so there'd be a bit of a premium on those. The alder body kicks ass with the JB pickup in a Centaura.

Put it up on eBay, see what the market sets the price at. I wouldn't hope for large amounts of money, but I think you'd get more than $400, especially with that particular finish.

I sincerely think that the JB sounded like ass (in mine at least). Changed it out to a Custom Custom which worked much better with the SSL1 Vintage singlecoils, and also sounded great clean and with mild overdrive. With the Custom Custom that guitar became a beast and I still miss it, (damn it's hard to sell stuff.)

[KH Guitar Freak]

JB+alder especially=HELL NO!!!

[tobereeno]

that's interesting - I've had the JB in mahogany, maple, and alder bodies, and found I only liked it (felt it was warm enough) with the lighter alder bodies.

[zepfan]

Centauras get the least respect of all the Hamer shredders (even Diablos), so I would think around $400.

To the original poster - I'm local to you and would be interested in purchasing the instrument for $400, if you think that price is OK. Please e-mail me if interested! Thanks.

[BillW]

Centauras get the least respect of all the Hamer shredders (even Diablos), so I would think around $400.

I think the problem is just finding the right buying because not many people know or care about Hamers these days. I agree that somebody in a rush to sell would only get $400.

But being patient and finding the right buyer will yield substantially more, especially if you have one that's mint.

For example, this one went for $830 (with shipping):

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...item=7411478504

Here's one with dings and wear that went for $660:

http://www.guitar-museum.com/guitar.php?ID=242

There is a lot of value in these old USA Hamers. At Guitar Center you'd be hard pressed to find something nearly this level of quality for any less than $1500 - $2000. And the current USA Hamers start at $3300.

hmmm....Apples to Oranges.

The first one is a Vintage S (actually not a bad price for one of those)

The second one (which is a Centaura) is less common than yours ...and with upgrades ...(maple/EMGS etc...)

I would expect something under $500 tops for yours (depending on the condition) and probably closer to $400, TBH ...but hey ...in the end ...it's worth what someone will pay for it, right? ...so you never know ...

It's truly a shame that the basic Centauras don't get a better value ..because they are GREAT guitars ...same with Diablos ...

[cacophony]

Centauras get the least respect of all the Hamer shredders (even Diablos), so I would think around $400.

I think the problem is just finding the right buying because not many people know or care about Hamers these days. I agree that somebody in a rush to sell would only get $400.

But being patient and finding the right buyer will yield substantially more, especially if you have one that's mint.

For example, this one went for $830 (with shipping):

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...item=7411478504

Here's one with dings and wear that went for $660:

http://www.guitar-museum.com/guitar.php?ID=242

There is a lot of value in these old USA Hamers. At Guitar Center you'd be hard pressed to find something nearly this level of quality for any less than $1500 - $2000. And the current USA Hamers start at $3300.

hmmm....Apples to Oranges.

The first one is a Vintage S (actually not a bad price for one of those)

The second one (which is a Centaura) is less common than yours ...and with upgrades ...(maple/EMGS etc...)

I would expect something under $500 tops for yours (depending on the condition) and probably closer to $400, TBH ...but hey ...in the end ...it's worth what someone will pay for it, right? ...so you never know ...

It's truly a shame that the basic Centauras don't get a better value ..because they are GREAT guitars ...same with Diablos ...

I just sold it for $800 which I feel was a reasonable price given the condition. It took a couple months to find the right buyer, though. I'm sad to see the Hamer go as it was a wonderful guitar, but I just couldn't justify keeping it seeing that I never play it anymore.

[KH Guitar Freak]

Hamer shredders seem to be going up in prices these days...

[edgar_allan_poe]

I just sold it for $800 which I feel was a reasonable price given the condition.

Where did you sell it? You got an incredible price for that. Nice work.

[cacophony]

I just sold it for $800 which I feel was a reasonable price given the condition.

Where did you sell it? You got an incredible price for that. Nice work.

I sold it on Craigslist to a local buyer. It took 1-2 months. I think it helped that I took quality pictures (lit with off camera strobes) and had a good description.