Hamer Vector Korina Flying V!!!

[aneurysm]

Hi,

I´m new to this Forum and i´ve got a few Questions concerning the Vector Korina!!

Well, where should i start first , i didn´t really pay Attention to Hamer cause i always eyed after a good Gibson but the Vector Korina was an eyecatcher from the very first beginning!

To make a long Story short, is this Guitar capable of producing rich and harmonically Feedback?

Does it have good Sustain? The Problem is i never played one nor do i have the Chance to cause i live in Austria and we even don´t have an authorized dealer!

I myself own a Gibson Les Paul Premium Plus ( 2004 ) which i really like! But i need a good backup Guitar and you know i always wanted a V!!!

Any help would be great cause i´m reallly considering in buying it!!

Thanks,

Mario

[hardheartedbill]

big fat tone, they ring like a bell and sustain like crazy, one of the best sounding guitars I've tried from any maker

[tafkathundernotes]

Actually, I think there is a dealer in Austria who posts here occasionally. Nice collection of Hamers (not sure if he's an "authorized" dealer)

Anybody remember his name?

[tafkathundernotes]

It's Roli: Here's the link:

Kufsteinermusikhaus

[aneurysm]

Hey,

Thanks very much! Well now i know what i ´ve to do!!!

[aneurysm]

Hi,

does anyone know some stores in Germany which have Hamer guitars?

thx,

Mario

[Jeroen]

"Musik Produktiv" had some Hamers back in the 80's and 90's, they were authorized if I am right at that time, but not anymore. Don't know if they still have them.

Jeroen

[belgian]

Except for London, there's no place in Europe where you can find US Hamers in shops. Last year (november) they had 4 US Hamers on the wall. A newport, some studio's and an artist. (Soho soundhouse is the shop). Now they have some artists and an improv in stock).

There's a new dealer in Belgium, check the dealer pages on the Hamer site, who's trying to get Hamer back in shops overhere, but what I hear from them, most shops are only interested in the import series.

You could otherwise try one of the fine dealers here on the board, they will be happy to help you out on getting a US vector in Austria.

Try BCR or Elduave - they have experience in shipping to Europe.

[aneurysm]

Guys,

Thanks very much you were really helpful! Does anyone own this Guitar and give me their impression about it!

How does it compare to a Gibson Les Paul Standard? Many People state that Les Pauls are sounding fuller due to the Body!?!

Are the Vector Korinas in the same League like the Gibson Reissue Flying V`s ?

Thanks,

Mario

[bluehugh2]

The Hamer Korina blows the Gibson flying V away. I had an 82 Heritage Gibson Korina V - they go for 3-4k right now. The Hamer blows it away.

I should add that the Hamer body is 1.75" thick and the Gibson V is 1.5" thick. Generally, the Hamer is light enough that the thickness is a good thing - adds a little girth. My Vector (#008 of the 1997 run) is 7.1 lbs! That 6lb 15 oz Vector at Willcutt's is driving me crazy - somebody buy it!

[Roli]

Actually, I think there is a dealer in Austria who posts here occasionally.  Nice collection of Hamers (not sure if he's an "authorized" dealer) 

Anybody remember his name?

Just to get things clear:

I´m not a dealer! The "Kufsteiner Musikhaus" is the shop of my friend Horst!

He was so kind to put my guitars on his site.

This is the reason, why they are not for sale!

Roli

[kraut]

Hey aneurysm,

in Germany there is no more distributor. When I bought my t-51 and the Cruise bass from

a local dealer, he told me that the distributor Musik Meyer gave up the Hamer

products. But they still deal with other Kaman products like Takamine and Ovation. Maybe

Musik Meyer can tell you where to buy a brandnew Hamer in Germany. Some local musicstores still

have NOS or used Hamers (e.g. rareguitars.de). In the past I bought 4 guitars (one of them

was the daytona) in U.S.A. I always had good experience.

Greetings from South Germany

Kraut

[BCR Greg]

We export to Europe is you cannot find anyone there to help you.

[edgar_allan_poe]

We export to Europe is you cannot find anyone there to help you.

Well said...I think.

[aneurysm]

Does anyone has some experience with wilcutguitars!?!

They have some really nice ones!

Are there any differneces between the Vectors with brazilian Rosewood and without it? ( in terms of Sound and Feel)!

Thanks,

Mario

[serial]

I would doubt that Brazilian rosewood would make any appreciable difference. The korina Vectors are amazing stock out of the box-they use only the best stuff (woods) for those so you're not going to get a bum one.

[lord nelson]

Does anyone has some experience with wilcutguitars!?!

They have some really nice ones!

I bought my standard from them, and I had it in my hands a week after I sent the money. (I live in Norway). No problems

[Disturber]

Except for London, there's no place in Europe where you can find US Hamers in shops. Last year (november) they had 4 US Hamers on the wall. A newport, some studio's and an artist. (Soho soundhouse is the shop). Now they have some artists and an improv in stock).

There's a new dealer in Belgium, check the dealer pages on the Hamer site, who's trying to get Hamer back in shops overhere, but what I hear from them, most shops are only interested in the import series.

You could otherwise try one of the fine dealers here on the board, they will be happy to help you out on getting a US vector in Austria.

Try BCR or Elduave - they have experience in shipping to Europe.

Not exactly true. There seems to be

a dealer in Denmark too. I have not

checked him out though, so I can't say

if they are good or not.You could always

check with them if they can order you a Vector.

Apollon Music Denmark

Or talk to BCR Greg. He's a nice fella' that will sort

you out with what you need.