atquinn Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 I'm putting this up in anticipation of keeping at least one of the 2 guitars I have coming in (I hope I'm right ). If I do indeed end up keeping both, I'll be putting up another Studio Custom (impossible to say which one at this point). This Studio Custom's up first because it's similar to my '94, but worth more (or, would cost more anyway). A bunch of upgrades on this one: 1) 2-piece korina body, korina neck 2) Ultimate quilt top in Aztec gold 3) Ebony fretboard 4) 1st fret victory inlay All that stuff above was done at the factory obviously. In addition, I chucked the original Seymour Duncan 59's (which were fine pickups in this guitar, I just wanted something a bit raunchier) and put in a 2 conductor zebra Rio Grande Texas in the neck and 2 conductor black Rio Grande BBQ in the bridge. The tone control is a push-pull pot that is currently wired to do nothing since the Rio's aren't splittable. Here's what it looks like. Keep in mind, the current pickups are different than the ones shown. I believe this would list for right around 6K today. So if Hamer had one of these sitting in their warehouse right now, it could be yours for 3K! Or you could buy mine (which is minty condition, plays like buttah and has mojo out the yin yang ) for $1600 Paypal'd and shipped. Thanks for looking. -Austin
qballman Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 Wow! Speechless......................Beautiful! Sent you an email Mr. atquinn. From Mr. jquinn.
BubbaVO Posted June 16, 2009 Posted June 16, 2009 Duuude. When Hamer morphs into Fender's custom shop, you'll rue the day. I'm not saying anything, I'm just saying, yo.
atquinn Posted June 17, 2009 Author Posted June 17, 2009 Some answers to questions people have asked:1) This thing is light! Weighs 7.5 lbs on my bathroom scale. For comparison, my chambered SC weighs 7 lbs on the same scale 2) Vintage neck carve3) More pictures of the guitar (which I took tonight) can be seen at the following link:http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v157/atq...tudio%20Custom/-Austin
Guest pirateflynn Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 So Austin, what is the current look? Reverse zebras or ... ?
kanegon Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 Mother of all Studios... it's got it all! I want one when I grow up.
nosajwp Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 Most examples of Aztec Gold I have seen have been more of an amber/orange type color, but this one looks more yellowish...is that just the lighting for the pictures, or is it really closer to yellow?
silentman Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 That aztec gold from the mid 90s was more orange. Since about 2003ish they have been shooting a more yellow version. I prefer the old version of the color. This guitar still kicks all kind of ass though.
atquinn Posted June 17, 2009 Author Posted June 17, 2009 That aztec gold from the mid 90s was more orange. Since about 2003ish they have been shooting a more yellow version. I prefer the old version of the color. This guitar still kicks all kind of ass though. What he said. This korina Studio is the exact same color as my aztec gold chambered Studio. On the other hand, I've had a couple mid-90's bolt-on Hamers in aztec gold and they were both orange. The current vintage orange color looks closest to the old aztec gold, but that's not a common finish on anything other than Newports. The current aztec gold is really more of a vintage yellow. Gotta love Hamer naming conventions! -Austin
psc3251 Posted June 17, 2009 Posted June 17, 2009 AAWWWW, Austin, man YOU ARE KILLIN' ME !!!! I want this SOOO much !!!! If only I hadn't bought my '07 last month....I love this- and your chambered one!!!! Mmmm, maybe it's time my LP class 5 went on Ebay.... Anyway's, ace Studio...if I don't go for it...I really hope it stays within the forum! Good luck... Time to pour some coffee and think for a while........ Dave
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