sonny o'hoolighan Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 O Here is Earthen Maple Talladega #8 in the middle, along with some of the rest of the family. I'm actually much happier with how this guitar represents in person, in contrast to the eBay seller's pics which were perhaps a bit too high-def. The guitar has typically great Hamer action. No neck or fret issues whatsoever. As for the DD's, I do enjoy the high end sparkle. I'm reserving judgment on the low end for now. I'm having fun with the four position switch, and I particularly enjoy 2 and 4- especially 2, as that is the perfect jangly sound I really love at times. Looks like I have a keeper here- I really do get tones out of this one that are unique to anything else I own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonny o'hoolighan Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Just something I'm hearing as I continue to play and learn about this guitar: the neck pickup (position 3 of 4 on the selector switch) seems a bit washed-out. There is a noticeable volume drop, and it sounds a like the tone knob has been rolled down in comparison to other neck pickups I'm used to. No such issues in any of the other 3 positions. Anyone else notice something similar in their own Tallys? EDIT: never mind, the neck pickup was slammed down as far as it would go. That was the biggest issue there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drendino Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Congratulations! I believe that guitar deserves a NGD thread! I would love to see more close-ups. I spent a lot of time looking at that one on Ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonny o'hoolighan Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 D'oh! I got a bit busy, and this got away from me.It is a bit late for a NGD thread at this point, so I'll try to get some pics of it in here in the next few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drendino Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 D'oh! I got a bit busy, and this got away from me.It is a bit late for a NGD thread at this point, so I'll try to get some pics of it in here in the next few days.Gonna have to disagree with you there. Its never too late for a NGD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Marshall Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/members/bobby-marshall-albums-hamer-talpro-picture64216-img20130427175752.html%5BWere these trans red talpros a special run for Japanese dealers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfeel Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I dunno but that sure is sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Has anyone had any trouble with the DD bridge pickups?Bm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynic Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I'm not as wowed by the DDs as many are. I was ready to yank the bridge for a hum bucker until I saw your suggestion elsewhere on how they should be adjusted. It's better, but something needs to change given it's got competition now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moozak Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I'm not as wowed by the DDs as many are. I was ready to yank the bridge for a hum bucker until I saw your suggestion elsewhere on how they should be adjusted. It's better, but something needs to change given it's got competition now. now that's what i'm talking about! i was never fully impressed with the DD's and have been wanting to do the PAF thing in my Tally for quite some time now. did you change out the 4-way switch to a 3-way? did you have to additionally change the pots or caps? i'll bet it sounds killer now! send me a PM, i'd love to talk to you about the modifications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burningyen Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 OK now I don't feel so bad about not digging the DDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonny o'hoolighan Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 What was that suggestion for DD pickup adjustment again? I knew I had also read that on here somewhere... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Marshall Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 She was in Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfeel Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Is that an ebony board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorch Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 A Pro in red! I think that's quite unique....and tasty too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Marshall Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Is that an ebony board?Not ebony. Rosewood. Nice grain to it in person. Pic is deceiving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Nobody would listen to me about the bridge pickup.Bm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieman Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Bobby MarshallHow did you find that red Tally Pro in Japan? Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorch Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Nobody would listen to me about the bridge pickup. BmSo tell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynic Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 What was that suggestion for DD pickup adjustment again? I knew I had also read that on here somewhere...To adjust the neck pickup for the best sound you can get with it far from the strings, and the bridge for the best you can get it to sound close to the strings. With the neck buried and bridge elevated it goes a long way to solve the volume balance between the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaVO Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 A Tally Pro that I just picked up from Django. I'm loving it! I wish I would've grabbed one of these a few years ago.That's the $hit right there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Marshall Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Bobby Marshall How did you find that red Tally Pro in Japan? Wow. All I can say is that I am thankful to have a very well made guitar from Hamer in CT. I wonder who is there now and had their hands in creating her . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 MORE PRON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 What was that suggestion for DD pickup adjustment again? I knew I had also read that on here somewhere...To adjust the neck pickup for the best sound you can get with it far from the strings, and the bridge for the best you can get it to sound close to the strings. With the neck buried and bridge elevated it goes a long way to solve the volume balance between the two.Your right, but It looks stupid.Bm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 BUMP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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