Hbom Posted November 11, 2013 Posted November 11, 2013 Last spring, my affliction spread past the original diagnosis of Hamer Addiction and I found that I was infected with full blown Korina-itis. I didn’t know much other than that there was a physical difference between Korina & mahogany, but I knew that I would have to get one. Or spend all of my time wanting one. As luck would have it, I was able to find a very fine example of an Artist Korina P90, ARTK, in Jazzburst. I really enjoy it. It is a spectacular guitar. Like my other Hamers, there is no reason on earth that a fumble thumbs like myself deserves such a fine instrument. http://www.hamerfanclub.com/forums/topic/60590-ngd-01-ak/ But I still had the craving. I was haunted by the idea that I might have gone the wrong direction. As much as I love the P90s, I couldn’t help but wonder whether I wouldn’t be happier with the humbucker model. And would I be happier with a clear Vintage Korina finish rather than the Jazzburst? Friday I found out. Sorry for not posting sooner but it’s been a busy week-end. Also apologize for the poor pictures, not a good day for outdoor pics. [url [url I’ve only played it a short bit so far and I can’t say if I like one better than the other. All I know is that I THINK I REALLY LIKE KORINA! The ARTKHB seems to sound a little stronger unplugged than the ARTK, but not by any significant amount. They both are pretty damned amazing guitars. [url I repeat. There is no reason on earth that a fumble thumbs like myself deserves such fine instruments. But I'm going to enjoy them for a little while.
bubs_42 Posted November 12, 2013 Posted November 12, 2013 Listen to bubs. He's in pre-med.Ya, las in Pre-Mediocre .
Disturber Posted November 12, 2013 Posted November 12, 2013 Those are killer guitars. Congrats.I was not super happy with the 59's in mine. Good pickups, but not great. A pair of Antiquities in that one would be killer I'd think.
sixesandsevens Posted November 12, 2013 Posted November 12, 2013 Awesome. Congratulations!Which finish are you preferring so far?
tbabinec Posted November 12, 2013 Posted November 12, 2013 Congrats on both guitars. Have admired from afar, but haven't played/heard either one, so thanks for the post.
ghamerinfrance Posted November 12, 2013 Posted November 12, 2013 My first discover with Hamer and still there....the best Guitar I ever had (till the next) but this one remains and is played..
L2A3 Posted November 12, 2013 Posted November 12, 2013 I also caught the Korina bug recently, just chose to express it in a different way Added my Korina twin this past weekend and now looking for a Korina Newport. I don't need it but can't get enough, the fever
sixesandsevens Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 Sweet. I'm dragging my feet on korina, I figure there's still a lot o' hog out there for this alder boy to experience first.
Drendino Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 Congrats, two beautiful guitars! I just had the same revelation when I purchased my Korina EM Studio. It is the most resonant and warm guitar I own. Will be difficult to go to a mahogany body from here.
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