Hamer DC Restoration Underway w/Pics 7-14

[SG Lou]

Hello Gents

A couple of years ago I signed on to get some info on an early Hamer I accquired. Well i'm finally getting around to doing this and I wanted some input from the Hamer pro's.

Lemme know what you guys think. Any and all suggestions are welcome !

Being the number of pictures allowed are limited I'll post the link to the ReRanch Forum thread.

http://reranch.com/reranch/viewtopic.php?p=304349#304349

As of Today I have routed the FB edge for binding and I have routed the FB for the Trap inlays.

I will need some help on a certain issue. When i milled off the top, like an IDIOT i forgot to make a template

of the cavity and the position of the holes for the 3 pots and switch.

Would any of you have this ?

Thanks for your help !

..Lou

[Brooks]

whatup lou!

sabs rule.

still got that duotone?

[BTMN]

Did you get a template yet?

[SG Lou]

Did you get a template yet?

No not yet, awaiting on Stike as he's suppose to hook me up for a Hamer logo as well !

No progress pics yet because the guys who's buying it told me to hold off on the finish.

I haven't talked to him yet so I don't know whats going on !

[BTMN]

Print this out and see if it would help. Wiring diagram but nice graphic too.

http://www.hamerfanclub.com/wire/sunburstarchtop.pdf

[SG Lou]

Print this out and see if it would help. Wiring diagram but nice graphic too.

http://www.hamerfanclub.com/wire/sunburstarchtop.pdf

Thanks Batman !

Side Note: I used to ( many years ago ) sclupt and make Batman costume piece based on the movie suits.

Here's me in the "Clooney Suit" and the "Ice Suit" Clooney wore when he battled Freeze

I'm in the middle and yes i know my belt was crooked

[SG Lou]

Its been a slow going job but i'm making progress.

Body grain filled with a dark brown filler:

Raised the grain with water and after it dried I sanded it back to get it good and smooth.

Mixed up some Stew-Mac Colortone Vintage Amber in water and made it dark. Gave the top 3 coats of stain:

Let the stain dry, sanded it back and applied another 3 coats of the same satin only in a weaker solution:

Sprayed 3 coats of Sanding Sealer to the back and neck:

We'll let the sealer dry for a few days, sand it and than it's ready for clear. I may tint the clear with some more amber stain.

[RichF]

Looks great

[SG Lou]

It's DONE!

Awaiting on the parts to arrive from Chi-Town so I can put it together !

I'd like to thank ALL OF YOU for the help and advice you guys gave me on this project.

Not knowing much about Hamers it was great to have this resource !

Special THANKS goes out to Stike who helped me out with a "few things"

Thanks Bro !

[BubbaVO]

Gorgeous!

[Punkavenger]

excellent work Lou! I'm very impressed

[cmatthes]

That's great work, man!

[specialk]

Fantastic job! Youse gots talent....

[Hamer95USA]

Hey SG Lou,

Great job on the DC restoration!! I liked how you added the flame maple top.

Guitar George

[veatch]

Excellent job! Let's get the hardware on it and get a tone report. ;)

[SG Lou]

I'm so pissed I'm ready to scream !!

Spoke to the guy who's buying this last night and he says that he dosen't like the logo on the headstock.

He has in his posession a "Prototype" of one of these that was built by Joel D and Mr Hamer back when they first started out in Chicago.

I have seen pics of it so i got no problem believeing him. Well anyway, on his headstock the logo is much smaller and has the word "Sunburst" under the Hamer name. This guy thought that was the type of logo i was gonna put on there.

So anyway he told me to hold off on this guitar while he contacts Joel and a few other people to see if he can get the right logo for it.

LOOKS LIKE THIS IS COMPLETED AFTER ALL !

[specialk]

Lou,

If the buyer you spoke to doesn't want it, you should have no problem selling it on the FS board here. Let's hope the original buyer comes to his/her senses.

[cmatthes]

Hamer DOES NOT HAVE, nor will they sell the old "Sunburst" smaller logo.

(Please don't let this become another Customer Service issue...)

:( :P

You did an amazing job on that one.

Lou - I may be chatting with you about something related in the next few days. I'm heading to Stevensville through Saturday night right now.

[bubs_42]

Bad Ass! As as Sunburst Lover, I say great F'ing Job!

[SG Lou]

I know it's been a while....................but it's finally FINISHED !

I did get another decal ( right one ) for the headstock and replaced it.

here it is completed and with its new owner giging !

So, for your viewing pleasure, here is the restored Hamer Sunburst. First a couple of pix from the beginning, here's what it looked like before....

And now.....

With the new owners original prototype Sunburst

[gtone]

Looks incredible, great flame with two knot "eyes". Hope the owner enjoys it.

[gorch]

+1 Excellent job. Congrats!

[zenmindbeginner]

Breathtakingly gorgeous Lou!

The owner looks soooo happy playing it, you just did a phenomenal job man. WOW!

Your double stained top looks totally 3D!

[formula73]

That thing is AMAZING. Nice work, man!

[tbonesullivan]

that is AWESOME.

I should mention, I never realized that the control covers were aluminum until this thread. Shows you how much I pay attention to my own guitars.

[bubs_42]

As a Vintage Sunburst Lover I must say that is one HOT SUNBURST! Fantastic job Lou...