dragan 371 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Goldtop Hamer Newport (word on the street is that it belonged to a KMC rep in Texas...). TVJones Classictrons, Tom Anderson Bigsby mod, Faber locking bridge. Thinking of adding an "Atkins Bigsby bar", as the standard bar is a bit too far away from where l pick. What a great-sounding instrument. The spruce/mahogany combo in this guitar is great. Compressed/sustain-ey at the same time. A great substitute for my Nippon-Gretsch Tennessee Rose, which was way too big a guitar for my stature. this is perfect ! Link to post Share on other sites
hamerhead 17,922 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 As promised, Mitch: The sparkle is really hard to get a good picture of. It's way better live. Link to post Share on other sites
Feynman 2,634 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 ^^ Bravo! Yeah, that orange sparkle is subtle and fantastic in person. They seem to hide from the camera though - you did a better job capturing it than I ever did. I think this guitar should be here too: Link to post Share on other sites
Disturber 4,434 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Like I wrote in the other thread... It has mini switches. That makes a Floyd Rose mandatory.... ....or you can just send it to me for safe keeping. Link to post Share on other sites
bubs_42 8,547 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 BUMP Link to post Share on other sites
G Man 1,957 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I need to take the time to take some good pics, but I snapped this one today after installing the Z90s, which was a pain in the ass but well worth it. Link to post Share on other sites
gorch 5,477 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I need to take the time to take some good pics, but I snapped this one today after installing the Z90s, which was a pain in the ass but well worth it. Don't get me wrong. It's a great score and a hassle to solder anything inside the guitar. But, I always think the Bigsby is missing on the Pros. Link to post Share on other sites
bubs_42 8,547 Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Was going to post mine FS today. So I cleaned it, strung it up, plucked it and put it back in the case. Today is not the day. Link to post Share on other sites
veatch 3,573 Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 A Newport will likely be my celebratory spend on making it though the 2013 no buy challenge.6 days and counting... Link to post Share on other sites
mudshark 3,723 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 2000 Newport Link to post Share on other sites
sonny o'hoolighan 120 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Probably my two favorite Bigsby Newport colors on this very page: the cherryburst (is that the name of that color?) and the orange one above. Link to post Share on other sites
bubs_42 8,547 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Silver Sparkle Goodness. Link to post Share on other sites
sonny o'hoolighan 120 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Did I say I had two favorite Bigsby Newport colors? I suppose I can make that three now... Link to post Share on other sites
sonny o'hoolighan 120 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Was going to post mine FS today. So I cleaned it, strung it up, plucked it and put it back in the case. Today is not the day That was yesterday. What about today? Link to post Share on other sites
dirk_benedict 2 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 WOW! That siliver sparkle is excellent. As is the goldie with TV Jones! I can't contribute much to this thread other than saying I always wanted an orange Newport! Link to post Share on other sites
bubs_42 8,547 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Today wasn't the day either. I've missed out on a couple of buys this year alread because if funds. You know what, i'm the better for it and new guitars come along everyday.I said it once in this thread already, one of the best if not THE best Hamer ever. I was going to purchase and Artist this year but I think I would like to have a Newport with an Ebony Board and a Flame Maple Top instead.WOW! That siliver sparkle is excellent. As is the goldie with TV Jones! I can't contribute much to this thread other than saying I always wanted an orange Newport!http://youtu.be/OLY8tl8dvJo Link to post Share on other sites
Disturber 4,434 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Great bluestone from a Newport:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RKQ_vHyWws Link to post Share on other sites
bubs_42 8,547 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 This was the last video I watched last night. Funny that you posted it. Link to post Share on other sites
dragan 371 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Today wasn't the day either. I've missed out on a couple of buys this year alread because if funds. You know what, i'm the better for it and new guitars come along everyday.I said it once in this thread already, one of the best if not THE best Hamer ever. I was going to purchase and Artist this year but I think I would like to have a Newport with an Ebony Board and a Flame Maple Top instead.WOW! That siliver sparkle is excellent. As is the goldie with TV Jones! I can't contribute much to this thread other than saying I always wanted an orange Newport!http://youtu.be/OLY8tl8dvJosounds like a great combo , maple & ebony looks great together & should be very articulate Link to post Share on other sites
bubs_42 8,547 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 You a guitar is a good one when you pull it out, plug it in and you get that instant smile on your face. Link to post Share on other sites
Feynman 2,634 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I sure have posted a bunch of photos in this thread. I must like Newports. Link to post Share on other sites
ghamerinfrance 530 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 possible dibs ? Link to post Share on other sites
belgian 482 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I sure have posted a bunch of photos in this thread. I must like Newports. Showoff. Link to post Share on other sites
FGJ 1,557 Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Wow, that's a nice shot. That color really looks good in that lighting. When I was a kid, my pop bought a brand-new '69 Chevy Malibu station-wagon of a similar color. I never knew whether to call it blue or green. I suppose it was a kind of an aqua or turquoise thing. I dig Newports, and that one has a nice style all its own. Link to post Share on other sites
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