Hgb5000 Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 I'm considering another Hamer purchase and was wondering if anyone is getting ready to list a T-51 for sale before I pull the trigger on something else.
atquinn Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 Just get this one:http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=110392528552
sonic1974 Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 Just get this one:http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=110392528552Looks very nice. Seller says it's 7.4 pounds. Seems good, from doing a couple of searches about T-51s, it's seems that was a common complaint, many of them are too heavy.I'm interested in T-51s as well, you know, kind of stay in the Hamer family. But after seeing some mixed reviews, I'm wondering if I'd be better of with a G&L or a Fender. What are the opinions out there?
Hgb5000 Posted May 21, 2009 Author Posted May 21, 2009 That is the one I have my eye on. Just wanted to take any other possible one's into consideration. That one on ebay is beautiful.
specialk Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 What are the opinions out there? Loved my '96 T-51. Very comfortable, sounded great. But I was getting back into humbuckers and double-cuts at the time. Sorry I ever sold it....
sonic1974 Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 What are the opinions out there? Loved my '96 T-51. Very comfortable, sounded great. But I was getting back into humbuckers and double-cuts at the time. Sorry I ever sold it.... Looks pretty sweet!
Hgb5000 Posted May 21, 2009 Author Posted May 21, 2009 Specialk, I missed that one and regretted not having the chance to bid, it was a beautiful T-51. I love that finish color and matching head stock. I'm sure the buyer is loving that one.
Feynman Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 The T-51 on eBay belongs to a good friend of mine. I have borrowed it for a night, and I have to say that thing is really really really nice.Honestly, I'm surprised he's selling it, but I believe I heard something about a new boat, so that's my guess as to the motive. I see he has a few other things for sale too.The pictures don't do that thing justice (well they are nice photos, but still). It's a gorgeous trans-white and rosewood, nice weight and balance, and pretty much in new condition. Even if I wasn't a sucker for trans-white and rosewood, which I am, that would still be an excellent choice.There's my $0.02 shill for you. With T-51s and Daytonas, I think a key question is whether or not you like the wide flat fretboards. I love them, but I understand they are not for everyone.I've had experience with three. The orange one I had first had a bit of a bright tone to it that made me consider a pickup swap, but the next two sounded just like (excellent) Teles to me.
specialk Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 I'm sure the buyer is loving that one. I'm sure he is, too, I emailed him once asking if he'd want to sell it back to me. He never answered.....
tractorj0hn Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 What are the opinions out there? Loved my '96 T-51. Very comfortable, sounded great. But I was getting back into humbuckers and double-cuts at the time. Sorry I ever sold it.... I just bought one like this from a guy in WA except it has a maple board- it's an incredible instrument. I've long preferred P-90's/Mahogany Specials but the sound of the T-51 has really grown on me. I've found that Hamers can be bought sight unseen; +1 on action/playability. Every single USA made that I've played has been great. Regarding the flat radius of T-51 and Daytona fretboards, I agree that they can take a little getting used to- especially the edges. My T-51 board is a little more rounded and the neck a bit more generous/comfortable than the Daytona.
vmann Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 Hi Hardly post here but I always seem to peruse the for sale site. I have a '97 T-51 f/s with a Rio Grande in the bridge; everything else stock. Email me for details if you are interested. I from Canada btw... Thanx, Jim Oops, forgot my email addy jman88@telus.net
sw686blue Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 HiHardly post here but I always seem to peruse the for sale site. I have a '97 T-51 f/s with a Rio Grande in the bridge; everything else stock. Email me for details if you are interested. I from Canada btw...Thanx,JimI sold my PRS Satin Singlecut to Jim and can vouch that he was a pleasure to do business with.Nice to see you, Jim.Nick
vmann Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 Hey Nick, thanks for the props Your Super Sport gone yet? Still think about it occasionally because I really wouldn't mind another humbucker strat style guit with a standard trem. Then again, I am the waffler and don't know what the heck I want Jim
sw686blue Posted May 22, 2009 Posted May 22, 2009 Hey Nick, thanks for the props Your Super Sport gone yet? Still think about it occasionally because I really wouldn't mind another humbucker strat style guit with a standard trem. Then again, I am the waffler and don't know what the heck I want Jim You're welcome and yes, it's still available.
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